UPDATE NOVEMBER 30, 2021:
The cost of health insurance for Hughes County employees is going up, but not as much as it could have.
County manager Kevin Hipple says county commissioners had to wrestle with a projected 28.5% increase in the cost of health insurance. After checking around, Hipple says Hughes County has received a handful of options from two companies.
Hipple explains what will be different from the county’s current health insurance plan to the new options.
Hipple says selecting health insurance plan options is a daunting task.
Hughes County Commissioners must have health insurance options in place for employees by Dec. 15, 2021.
Infographic credit Hughes County.
ORIGINAL STORY NOVEMBER 22, 2021:
The Hughes County Commission is wrestling with how to handle a projected 28.5% increase in the cost of employee health insurance.
County manager Kevin Hipple says he’s checked around with different insurance agencies.
Hipple says Hughes County has received options from Clark Insurance and Risty Benefits.
Commissioner Tom Rounds asked Zach Clark with Clark Insurance what kind of increases he’s seeing across the industry.
Clark breaks down how many employees are in each of the county’s current plan options.
Hughes County Commissioners will consider the health plan options again Monday (Nov. 29, 2021).
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