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Committee backs Delta Dental and group life coverage renewals with rate protections
Summary
The committee recommended council approval of a Delta Dental renewal with negotiated rate caps for 2027–28 and a Symetra (group life/disability) renewal with some reductions, forwarding both to City Council after unanimous committee votes.
Human-resources staff and Mercer consultants presented two employee-benefits renewal items and recommended the committee recommend City Council approve both. For dental coverage, consultants said Delta Dental offered rate caps that limit increases to 5% for 2027 and 2028; Mercer reported that, absent the cap, renewal pricing could have been higher.
On life and disability coverage, staff recommended renewing with Symetra (and the city's third-amended and restated services agreement with the insurer). Mercer said negotiations yielded a 5% reduction for basic life insurance while maintaining other lines. Committee members moved and seconded both recommendations; both motions passed unanimously and will be forwarded to City Council for final approval.
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