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Commissioners vote to discontinue Globe Life payroll deductions after reported enrollment issues
Summary
The court voted to discontinue Globe Life payroll‑deducted benefits, citing concerns staff raised about a $3,000 accidental‑death policy that pays only for accidents and an automated $5 annual billing process for employees.
Brown County commissioners voted to discontinue payroll deductions for Globe Life benefits after staff described limitations and administrative concerns with that product.
Staff reported that Globe Life’s program included a $3,000 accidental‑death benefit that would not pay for non‑accidental deaths and that employees receiving the ‘free’ coverage could receive an automated $5 annual bill they would have to contact the company to void. "It is a $3,000 accidental death benefit ... And ... at the end of every year, each employee is going to get a bill for $5," staff said, describing the administrative burden and potential confusion for employees. After discussion a motion to discontinue the payroll deduction was made, seconded, and passed on the record.
Staff noted employees retain coverage options if they choose to enroll separately and that county‑provided $20,000 accidental death and dismemberment coverage remains in force for employees.
