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Treasurer warns of 14% PEIA premium increase; supervisors' meeting planned
Summary
Treasurer Leslie Cummings told the council she received notice of a 14% increase in PEIA premiums for the next fiscal year and said deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums for employees are rising significantly; she is scheduling a supervisors' meeting to prepare options for council.
Treasurer Leslie Cummings informed the council that the Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) is projecting a 14% increase in premiums for the next fiscal year, and that deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums for employees are expected to increase by at least 100%. She said she is scheduling a supervisors' meeting to develop options to present to council.
The minutes record the Treasurer's concern but do not list proposed mitigation options or a timeline for Council action. No vote or formal direction was recorded during the Oct. 8 meeting; staff follow-up was indicated.
