Laredo council presses staff on health-plan deficit as freestanding ERs and specialty drugs drive costs City officials heard a detailed presentation from HR and consultants showing a projected $6M operational-year deficit and a larger multi-year shortfall for the city's self-funded health plan. Council asked for alternatives to a proposed 24% contribution-plus-plan-design package and directed staff to return with additional options and advocacy steps.

Laredo's health insurance program is teetering on a $12.8 million deficit, prompting urgent calls for innovative solutions from city officials.

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