County health insurance costs rising sharply
Val Verde County, TX
Summary
The county's health plan renewal jumps about $488,000 next year — $120.92 more per employee per month — because claims are running at 110% of premiums. The court approved it anyway, since shopping the plan isn't realistic at that loss ratio, and plans to push nurse-line and mental health benefits to cut ER overuse.
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Last discussed Jun 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
About $488,000 more for health insurance, part of roughly $1.1-1.2 million in added budget costs with raises.
County employees keep their generous $250-deductible health plan.
Taxpayers absorb the higher cost in next year's budget.
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