Legislature approves shift toward public group self‑insurer for workers' compensation
Resolutions 90 and 92 passed to amend the county's self‑insured workers' compensation plan and to declare intent to join PERMA; proponents cited projected cost savings, enhanced safety and training resources, and the ability to reevaluate participation if outcomes are unfavorable.
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The legislature approved Resolution 90 (amending a local law related to the county's self‑insured workers' compensation plan) and Resolution 92 (declaring the county's intent to join the Public Employer Risk Management Association, PERMA). Legislator Shaw said he reviewed actuarial information and supporting analysis and concluded the change "may result in both operational and financial benefits for the county and tax payers." He also cautioned officials to monitor the transition and to retain the option to reconsider participation if results are unfavorable.
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