# 09/15/2026 - Hendricks Co. Joint Council / Commissioner's Meeting


**Body:** Hendricks County Government
**Date:** September 14, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Healthcare, Professional Services, Contracting Vehicles, Grants & Funding


The Hendricks County Joint Council and Commissioner's meeting on September 15, 2026, focused primarily on employee benefits and health insurance procurement matters. Key procurement-related discussions included approval to move the sheriff's pension billing back to the county to streamline premium payments, and a unanimous vote to change payroll deductions for medical benefits to 26 pays per year for smoother processing. The council also approved the 2027 health, dental, and vision insurance premium rates with no increases for employees, reflecting a stable benefits cost strategy. Additionally, the council approved transitioning COBRA administration services from Lively to Cellerics to improve operational efficiency and compliance, with a one-year contract reviewed by legal counsel. The meeting also covered stop-loss insurance market evaluations, with plans to finalize quotes after additional data, and discussed potential adoption of the Samaritan Foundation program to offset high-cost claims, though with some ethical reservations expressed. Wellness program enhancements, including a weight loss step program and updated incentives, were approved to promote employee health and potentially reduce insurance costs. Finally, the council voted to move to an exclusive pharmacy benefit manager formulary to achieve approximately $60,000 in additional rebates despite minor member disruptions. Overall, the meeting involved multiple motions and votes related to health benefits procurement, contract approvals, and cost containment strategies for 2027.

**Source:** Hendricks County Government