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Manistee County approves shift to self-funded health plan starting Oct. 1, 2026
Summary
After a presentation from Manquen Vance, the Board approved a move to a self-funded healthcare plan beginning Fiscal Year Oct. 1, 2026. The motion passed unanimously (5–0).
The Manistee County Board of Commissioners voted June 16 to adopt a self-funded healthcare plan for county employees effective Oct. 1, 2026, after a presentation by Manquen Vance.
"Moved by Koons, seconded by Gustad to approve the Self-Funded Healthcare Plan beginning Fiscal Year October 1, 2026," the minutes record. The motion passed with five yeas and two members absent. County officials did not provide additional funding breakdowns or projected savings in the meeting minutes.
Supporters said the self-funded approach would give the county more control over claims costs and plan design; the record shows the Board approved the change as proposed by Manquen Vance. The minutes do not specify projected first-year costs, stop-loss details, or which vendor will administer claims; those items were not specified in the transcript.
Next steps recorded in the minutes indicate implementation to begin ahead of the October 1 plan year start; the Board made no formal secondary motions or amendments at the meeting.
