Dolores County discusses switching short-term disability coverage to Colorado's FAMLI program

Jun 16, 2025

Finance Director Lenore Johnson requested consideration of replacing Anthem short-term disability coverage with the state's FAMLI program, citing potential better benefits and lower cost; commissioners expressed concerns about possible system abuse and will revisit the matter on June 30, 2025.

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Dolores County Finance Director Lenore Johnson asked the board to consider replacing the county's short-term disability coverage with Colorado's FAMLI program because it could provide greater benefits at lower cost. The minutes note concerns among commissioners and staff about potential abuse of the program and the county's limited ability to control eligibility or use.

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