County Health Care Plan Premium and Benefit Adjustments
Lorain County
Summary
Staff announced upcoming wellness fairs to educate county employees on recent healthcare plan changes aimed at controlling soaring self-funded insurance costs.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jul 31, 2026.
Impact analysis
Aims to control self-funded health plan expenditures growing by nearly $5 million annually.
County employees and taxpayers.
None identified.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Commissioners - Jul 31, 2026
Staff announced upcoming wellness fairs to educate county employees on recent healthcare plan changes aimed at controlling soaring self-funded insurance costs.
Board of Commissioners - Jul 28, 2026
Consultants presented a 14% baseline increase in health care costs driven by high-cost claimants. To mitigate this, commissioners approved moving to a four-tier premium structure, adding new plan options, and instituting a $200 monthly working spousal surcharge.
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