Employee health insurance costs
Summary
The city spends over $15 million a year on health insurance and currently covers 100% of employee and 85% of family premiums. Officials floated asking employees to pay more, and a healthcare advisor recommendation is stuck in committee — the mayor wants it to a hearing.
At a glance
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Last discussed Mar 25, 2026.
Impact analysis
$15 million annual health insurance spend; several million in potential savings.
Could save taxpayers several million if premiums are controlled.
City employees could pay more toward their health insurance.
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