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Council conditionally authorizes switching health insurers if termination costs are under $42,000
Summary
Council authorized a conditional switch from Benecon to Municipal Benefit Services for 2025 benefits if run-out termination costs do not exceed $42,000, with an estimated annual savings of $13,730; the council recorded two abstentions while the minutes state the motion carried.
Manager Wells and Councilor Brian Osborn reported that Municipal Benefit Services provided preliminary information suggesting a switch from Benecon to MBS could save the borough roughly $13,730 per year. Council approved a conditional motion to change health insurance providers for 2025 if estimated termination/run-out costs would not exceed $42,000.
The minutes record the motion as moved by Councilor Osborn and seconded by Councilor Steadman and also note that Councilors Riley Cross and James Kerns abstained from voting; the minutes nevertheless state the motion "carried unanimously." The conditional approval awaits the Oct. 15 delivery of run-out cost estimates and any final cost calculations before staff may execute a change in provider.
