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Meeting Date:	10/23/2017
Insurance rate increase
Submitted for:	Rose Magana	Submitted By:	Rose Magana
Department:	Commissioners Court

Subject:

Report from county staff regarding proposed county healthcare premiums for all employees and retirees for next calendar year, with discussion and possible action to consider other cost saving measures or alternatives for more affordable healthcare; and other matters incident thereto. [Co-Sponsored by Jesse Gonzalez, Commissioner, Precinct 1]

Issue: While a few employees may be able to sustain an increase in insurance premiums many employees simply cannot afford a 100% increase and maintain an 80-20 plan and/or sign up for a 60-40 plan because it will cause a more severe impact to their finances.

Solution: Consider other cost saving measures or alternatives for more affordable healthcare in an effort to find a more attainable solution; continue meeting with employees and implementing mandatory educational healthcare presentations covering the alternatives to saving money for themselves and the county.

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