Commission renews Blue Cross plan despite 14% increase and keeps Freedom Choice option unchanged

Apr 13, 2026

Commissioners voted to keep the Freedom Choice coverage the same as last year and to renew Blue Cross coverage despite a 14% increase; staff will run two days of open enrollment sessions for employees.

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Commissioners reviewed three funding options for employee health coverage and voted to keep one plan (Freedom Choice) at the same funding level as last year and to renew Blue Cross coverage despite a cited 14% rate increase.

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