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Commissioner raises concerns about prescription coverage and payroll timing during budget talks
Summary
A commissioner described a change in the county's prescription coverage that raises personal financial concerns because a necessary quarterly medication has high out-of-pocket costs under the new plan; commissioners linked the issue to upcoming budget planning and payroll timing.
A commissioner told colleagues she was frustrated by changes to the county's prescription coverage under a new vendor, saying the drug she needs is on a restricted list that prevents switching plans and leaves her with a large co-pay. She described an infusion medication given every three months and said the plan change could mean an effective out-of-pocket cost of several thousand dollars: "6,000 is only 30%... that's insane," she said while discussing co-pay math and plan limits.
Commissioners connected the insurance conversation to the upcoming budget and payroll decisions, noting that benefit costs and payroll timing could affect county staff and retirees. They discussed options for scheduling and how to avoid retro pay and other payroll complications when implementing compensation changes.
Provenance: topicintro SEG 3446, topfinish SEG 3511.
Speakers: Commissioner/Staff (S6), Deputy Treasurer (S3), Commissioner Todd Devlin (S2).
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