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Board weighs employee contribution to county health insurance; committee recommends $26 per paycheck
Summary
Commissioners reviewed a committee recommendation to require employee contributions to county health insurance — $26 per paycheck was proposed — and directed staff to gather employee feedback before a final vote planned for Aug. 18; staff warned mass opt-outs could change premiums.
Board members discussed a committee recommendation that would require county employees to begin contributing toward their health insurance.
The committee recommended a contribution of "$26 per paycheck per employee," which staff estimated would reduce budgeted cost by about $188,000 assuming 302 employees. Commissioners said they would inform department heads and ask for employee feedback, but noted they could not yet vote and would return before the final budget. Staff and commissioners also warned that while employees can opt out, large-scale opt-outs could affect the county's group premium with Blue Cross.
The board set a timeline for outreach: the county's open-enrollment window and a planned formal vote on the insurance decision on Aug. 18. Staff said they would send informational notices through department heads and payroll channels and collect feedback to report back before finalizing the budget.
