Commissioners approve amendment removing bariatric surgery coverage from county health plans

Mar 3, 2026

As part of the consent agenda the Board approved an amendment to the county Employee Health Plan and the Elected & Appointed Officials Health Plan that removes bariatric surgeries as a covered expense. The change was approved by motion as part of the March 3 meeting consent agenda.

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The Colquitt County Board of Commissioners approved an amendment to the Employee Health Plan and the Elected & Appointed Officials Health Plan eliminating bariatric surgery coverage. The amendment was listed on the consent agenda (Item B) and was approved by motion with the other consent items.

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