2027 Employee Health Plan Premiums
Summary
Union reps told the council employees eat 95% of premium hikes while one bargaining unit gets fully city-paid coverage. The council approved 2027 rates but ordered a September 29 report comparing 85/15 and 80/20 percentage-based models.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 29, 2026.
Impact analysis
2027 premium rates take effect now; a percentage-based model could shift significantly more cost onto the city budget.
Employees would gain predictable costs and consistent coverage under a percentage model.
Employees currently absorbing premium increases out of pocket.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Regular Meeting - Sep 29, 2026
The council locked in next year's health plan rates while a separate battle looms over shifting premium cost shares to employees — $404 million has gone to offsetting premiums over two years.
Regular Meeting - Sep 1, 2026
Union reps told the council employees eat 95% of premium hikes while one bargaining unit gets fully city-paid coverage. The council approved 2027 rates but ordered a September 29 report comparing 85/15 and 80/20 percentage-based models.
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