Employee health premium increases and coalition access
Genesee County
Summary
County employees face an 8.9% premium hike — family buy-up plans nearing $240 per paycheck — and the Healthcare Coalition angrily testified that its customary early review of rates was cut to days. Commissioners pressed HR and Plante Moran on transparency and cost drivers.
At a glance
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Last discussed Mar 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
County active-employee plan cost rises from about $14.3M to $15.6M; employee contributions from $1.5M to $2.4M.
The county's self-funded plan retains coverage for roughly 890 employees and families.
Employees whose per-paycheck costs rise sharply and whose coalition lost its advance notice of rates.
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