Commission approves 2026 health‑plan design changes and authorizes stop‑loss contract Douglas County approved staff-recommended 2026 plan design and employee/retiree contribution changes and authorized the county administrator to sign the stop‑loss insurance contract; staff noted two stop‑loss quotes (Optum and Symetra) and projections showing fund‑balance pressure into 2027.

Douglas County has taken a decisive step towards a more sustainable health plan for 2026-2027, balancing employee contributions and fund stability while saving an estimated $200,000 in stop-loss costs!

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