After debating over the past several weeks over new insurance plan proposals for city workers it looks like Manchester city leaders have decided what plan to accept.
Alderman Tim Kilgore asked city employees in attendance at the finance committee meeting on Wednesday night what insurance plan they wanted and they overwhelming stated the “state” plan. This apparently would mean savings for both employees and the city.
Employees were recently informed that their insurance had increased by 45 percent due to excessive claims, average age, and policies of the Affordable Health Care Act – as well as some members of the city’s policy not taking advantage of the Well Care plan offered at no cost.
The committee all voted for a plan that was proposed by Aldermen Ryan French and Lana Matthews Sain.
The plan would have a combined savings of over $500,000 versus the current budget proposal, would result in a drop in family deductibles from $10,000 to $2,600, as well as single deductibles falling from $5,000 to $1,200.
French and Sain also say that the plan would result in significant lower monthly premiums for both employees and the portion paid by city, along with lower Co-¬Pays with better prescription benefits.
According to French, the budget being presented for 2016-2017 includes employees receiving long overdue wage increases, road projects budget has been restored along with new investments into technology and other infrastructure projects that are critical to the city’s long term success.
The full city board will have to vote on the measure before becoming official. (Thanks to the Manchester Times for their help with portions of this story)
Leaders Decide on Manchester City Employees New Insurance Plan
