Summary
Only 8-9 of 450 county employees actively participate in the wellness program, and rising premiums forced the county to pass costs to employees last year. More participation could keep premiums down.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 6
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 30, 2026.
Impact analysis
Premium increases were partially passed to employees last year; participation could reduce future increases.
County employees through lower premiums and wellness incentives.
Mentions & discussions (6)
AMENDED Regular Session — September 30, 2026
The court approved the 2027 renewal for post-65 retiree health coverage, locking in benefits for county retirees next year.
Regular Session — September 2, 2026
The court approved a higher retirement match for county employees for 2027 and approved the broker's recommended health insurance plans for the coming plan year — key to keeping and recruiting county workers.
Commissioners Court - Sep 2, 2026
The county is switching from TAC/Blue Cross to United Healthcare with a Non-Stop card plan, saving $804,000 a year while giving employees zero deductibles and zero out-of-pocket costs. Dental now covers braces, and long-term disability is new. Employees pay less than $2 more per month.
Commissioners Court - May 27, 2026
The county's liability insurance rose about $17,000 (mostly from employment growth) and property coverage about $90,000 — less than feared despite adding the new courthouse.
Commissioners Court - May 13, 2026
The county hired ANCO Insurance to negotiate its TAC health plan at no upfront cost, with a goal of a zero-deductible, zero out-of-pocket plan for employees. If negotiations don't improve the renewal, the county pays nothing.
Commissioners Court - Apr 15, 2026
Only 8-9 of 450 county employees actively participate in the wellness program, and rising premiums forced the county to pass costs to employees last year. More participation could keep premiums down.
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