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Sarasota County Government outlines 2026 employee benefits and premium reduction requirements

Original title: Employee Benefits and Wellness | Sarasota County, FL

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The Frame

What this does

This document establishes the health insurance costs, coverage options, and financial incentive programs for Sarasota County employees for the 2026 and 2027 plan years.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Sarasota County employees

Employees are subject to the new premium structures, benefit plan rules, and wellness program requirements.

Covered spouses

Spouses must complete specific health screenings to help the employee qualify for premium reductions.

Dependents

Dependents are eligible for coverage under the county's medical, dental, and vision plans subject to specific age and eligibility criteria.

What changed

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What's next

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Summary

Sarasota County Government has published its 2026 employee benefits guide, detailing medical, dental, vision, and retirement plan options. The document also specifies the requirements for the 2027 Premium Reduction Program, which requires employees and spouses to complete annual preventive health screenings between October 1, 2025, and September 30, 2026.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I qualify for the 2027 medical premium reduction?

You and your covered spouse must complete an annual physical, dental exam, and dermatology exam between October 1, 2025, and September 30, 2026.

What happens if I don't use all my FSA funds?

For the Healthcare FSA, you can roll over up to $680 to the next year; amounts over that are forfeited. Dependent Care FSA funds are forfeited if not used within the calendar year.

Are there copays for Teladoc?

No, there is a $0 copay for Teladoc services on all three county medical plans.

Why It Matters

This document establishes the health insurance costs, coverage options, and financial incentive programs for Sarasota County employees for the 2026 and 2027 plan years.

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Premium Reduction Program Timing

The county maintains a strict one-year cycle for health screenings to qualify for premium reductions, with a hard deadline of September 30 each year.

Sarasota County Government

Connected Entities

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organizationAetna“Medical, dental, and vision plan provider”Map →

organizationThe Hartford“Life and disability insurance provider”Map →

organizationNationwide“Deferred compensation plan provider”Map →

organizationFlorida Retirement System“Retirement plan administrator”Map →

organizationInspira Financial“FSA administrator”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.scgov.net

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