# Insurance 9/28/26

The LaSalle County Board Insurance Committee met on September 28, 2026, to review and approve insurance-related matters including insurance bills and the fiscal year 2027 budget for fund 045. The meeting included a detailed report on the county's health insurance plan performance, highlighting cost trends, large claims, enrollment increases, and pharmacy utilization. The committee discussed challenges with Medicare Advantage plans for retirees, including significant premium increases and network issues with providers like Mayo Clinic. The committee reviewed vendor market canvassing efforts by Benar, which advised against switching pharmacy providers due to service concerns and lack of disruption data. Budget worksheets were presented showing expected premium expenses, departmental billing, and administrative costs, with a focus on transitioning to an electronic open enrollment portal hosted by Marsh Horton. Motions to approve the insurance bills and health insurance reports were passed by roll call vote, and the committee moved to approve the 2027 insurance budget.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Healthcare, Professional Services
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Contracting Vehicles
**Published:** September 28, 2026

### Sources
- [Insurance 9/28/26](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4BkRQSu-nTI) - LaSalle County Board