During Wednesday's regular commission meeting, County Administrator
"Basically, there is still a
Sikora said the change will result in about
"In regard to the comparison of our insurance plan, even after these changes, with other insurance plans across the country, this is still one of the most generous plans out there," Sikora said. "The most important thing for the employees is their premiums won't increase."
McClure explained that things like routine exams and annual checkups will continue to be covered 100 percent.
The commission also approved a change in its dental and vision carrier.
By switching to Highmark, which carries the county's health insurance, McClure said the county will receive a discount of about 2 percent to its overall health insurance plan without any apparent change for employees.
"I reviewed what we have now and what they're proposing, and they're exactly the same," McClure said.
Sticking with the insurance theme, the county is bolstering its general liability policy with a focus on cybersecurity.
It was explained that the CyberRisk Coverage, provided by
In other county news, the commission:
* Tabled a
* Heard from
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