2027 Employee Benefit Renewal
Summary
City employees' health insurance rates rise 6% in 2027 — below market trend of 8.5–12% — thanks to prior plan changes like Garner Health, which saved an estimated $320,000. Dental rates stay flat and orthodontic coverage extends to age 26 at no extra cost.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 13, 2026.
Impact analysis
Stop-loss insurance alone is expected to cost about $700,000 in 2027, with a 3% savings from the carrier switch.
City employees and taxpayers, who get modest premium growth and richer dental benefits without extra cost.
The city budget absorbs higher health plan costs after several years of surplus drawdown.
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