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Renewal of City Employee Insurance Plans (2026-2027)

Original title: Renewal of employee paid insurance plans for dental, vision, voluntary life insurance, group Medicare, short-term disability, pet insurance, legal services, identity theft protection, cancer/accident/critical illness benefits, and voluntary retiree life insurance, and the renewal of City paid insurance plans for basic life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance in the amount of $183,250, long-term disability in the amount of $353,632, employee assistance program services in the amount of $19,709, flexible spending account administration in the amount of $8,665, and health insurance administration fees in an amount not to exceed $795,000 for the October 1, 2026 through September 30, 2027 plan year

Record date · July 7, 2026

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What This Bill Does

This ordinance proposes the renewal of various insurance and benefit plans for city employees for the upcoming plan year. It covers both employee-paid voluntary plans and city-funded insurance and administrative services.

Why it matters

The city is authorizing up to $1,360,256 in total expenditures for employee insurance administration and city-paid coverage for the period between October 1, 2026, and September 30, 2027.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

City employees

The ordinance determines the availability and funding structure of their insurance and benefit plans for the 2026-2027 plan year.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which insurance plans are paid for by the city?
The city pays for basic life insurance, , long-term disability, employee assistance programs, flexible spending account administration, and health insurance administration fees.
Are employees responsible for any of these insurance costs?
Yes, employees pay for voluntary plans including dental, vision, voluntary life, group Medicare, short-term disability, pet insurance, legal services, identity theft protection, and cancer/accident/critical illness benefits.

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Total Administrative Expenditure

The total city-funded expenditure for these specific administrative and insurance items is $1,360,256.

Connected Entities

City Council
OrganizationCity Council“The governing body considering the insurance renewals.”Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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  • Controversy10
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