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Employee group health insurance renewal
Summary
The city locked in Cigna health coverage for employees at an 8.77% premium increase instead of the 16%+ first proposed. The trade-off: a $500 ER copay to steer people to urgent care, but telehealth is now free.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Premium costs rise 8.77% for the plan year, well below the market trend.
✅Who benefits
City employees keep the same base benefits and gain free virtual care visits.
⚠️Who could be affected
Employees who use the base plan's emergency room face a higher $500 copay.
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