Legislation Details

File #: 26-1910    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Agreement Status: Agenda Ready
File created: 7/16/2026 In control: Board of County Commissioners
On agenda: 7/28/2026 Final action:
Title: Approval of Group Insurance for Plan Year 2026-2027.
Attachments: 1. DeSoto County BOCC Renewal Proposal 2026-27 - 7.16.2026
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Consent Agenda                      Quasi-Judicial Public Hearing

Regular Business                      3:00 pm

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DEPARTMENT:                       Human Resources

SUBMITTED BY:                     Latrinda Jones, Human Resources Director

PRESENTED BY:                     Latrinda Jones, Human Resources Director

 

 

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Approval of Group Insurance for Plan Year 2026-2027.

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REQUESTED MOTION:

To approve the Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance plans as presented.

 

SUMMARY:

The Insurance Committee has formally voted to recommend Board approval of the following insurance plans for fiscal year 2026-2027: Florida Blue Medical Plan Option 05770; Florida Combined Life Dental; EyeMed Vision; USAble Life & AD&D and Voluntary Life; CuraLinc Employee Assistance Program; and Health Equity for the Flexible Spending Account Program.

 

BACKGROUND:

Florida Blue initially came in at a 22% increase. Loss ratio was 91.26%. Brown & Brown was able to negotiate with Florida Blue to agree to a no-shop 9.5% increase with a $50,000 wellness fund. Florida Combined Life Dental initially came in with a 9% increase. Loss ratio was 98%. Brown & Brown negotiated with Florida Combined Life Dental to agree to a 6% renewal increase. EyeMed Vision is in rate guarantee until 2027; USAble Life & AD&D and CuraLinc EAP is in rate guarantee until 2028.

 

FUNDS:

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Actual Agenda Item: $5,990,790.00

Cost: $5,990,790.00

Account Number: Various GL Accounts

Explanation: To approve the Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance plans as presented.