City health insurance overhaul
Summary
The city is dropping Cigna and moving to UMR/United Healthcare plus a Claim Doc reference-based pricing option on October 1. Cigna wanted a 12.4% ($1.2M) increase; the new plan offers richer benefits and lower employee costs — but a big education push is planned so employees know which doctors accept it.
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Last discussed Apr 9, 2026.
Impact analysis
Avoids a ~$1.2 million annual increase and could save switching employees up to ~$3,000/year in payroll contributions.
City employees and their families, plus taxpayers through avoided cost growth.
Employees who must navigate a new provider model — some doctors may initially decline Claim Doc terms, though a UMR PPO fallback remains.
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