Health Benefits Presentation 06/05/2025

The Sanilac County Board of Commissioners held a Health Benefits Presentation on June 5, 2025, focusing on the upcoming plan year changes to employee health insurance options. The presentation detailed the three available medical plans, including deductibles, out-of-pocket maximums, and coverage tiers, emphasizing cost-saving measures such as partnerships with McKenzie providers and the Sharks specialty drug program. The county highlighted increased contributions to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and strategies to reduce claims costs, including mandatory participation in the Sharks program for high-cost medications, which has saved the county approximately $170,000. Additional voluntary benefits like hospital indemnity were introduced, and employees were encouraged to use digital tools like HealthJoy for managing healthcare expenses. No formal votes or contract awards were mentioned, but the discussion underscored ongoing efforts to manage healthcare costs and enhance employee benefits through vendor partnerships and plan design.