Employee health plan premium increases
Summary
The top 10 claimants account for $11.6 million in costs, led by two newborns with catastrophic congenital conditions and four cancer patients. Anthem described case management programs to manage these cases, and the board asked for a written summary going forward.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Just three of these patients account for $5.4 million — nearly half the top-ten spend — which stop loss insurance is designed to offset.
Seriously ill employees and their families get coverage for catastrophic care; the board emphasized this is insurance working as intended.
Employees relying on GLP-1 medications for weight loss or diabetes could see higher costs or new restrictions.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting - Sep 22, 2026
The county renewed employee health plans with notable increases — Anthem PPO plans up 15.3%, Kaiser up roughly 9.75%, and Delta Dental PPO up 14.13% — affecting county workers' benefit costs.
San Joaquin Valley Insurance Authority (SJVIA) - Jul 17, 2026
The top 10 claimants account for $11.6 million in costs, led by two newborns with catastrophic congenital conditions and four cancer patients. Anthem described case management programs to manage these cases, and the board asked for a written summary going forward.
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