10/6/26 - Bradley County Insurance Committee Meeting

Bradley County, Tennessee Insurance Committee meeting on October 6, 2026: The committee reviewed the county’s 2027 employee medical coverage renewal. The county had put the existing plan out to bid after receiving an initial 24% renewal offer. Sigma was the only carrier to submit a comparable bid; other insurers declined, did not respond, or submitted a higher offer. After negotiations, the proposal was to renew with Sigma with no benefit changes and a 4% increase, estimated at about $200,000. The mayor described the increase as a same-coverage comparison and recommended retaining the four current plan options.

The committee voted to recommend the plan options, with the HSA contribution increased from $65 to $70 per month. The proposal is to go to the following Monday’s work session, with a resolution prepared for consideration on the agenda; no vote count was stated. The discussion also covered employee enrollment and wellness programs. Direct primary care membership rates were reported to rise 12% for employee-only coverage and 20% for other tiers, while voluntary products renew separately in July.