Council approves one-year Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield agreement through Ohio Benefits Cooperative

The Clayton City Council unanimously approved Resolution R-05-255-46, authorizing the city manager to enter an agreement with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield through the Ohio Benefits Cooperative for group health insurance coverage from Sept. 1, 2025, through Aug. 31, 2026.

A staff member identified in the meeting as Miss Whitman told the council the city has participated in the Ohio Benefits Cooperative for about four years and that the plan year-to-year premium for the coming period reflects a 1.4% increase while plan design remains the same. "This year, there's been a just an increase of, 1.4% in, the, coverage or in the premium this year, which is great," Miss Whitman said.

Nut graf: The resolution authorizes the city manager to finalize a one-year contract for employee group coverage; the council approved the measure by motion and recorded vote. Mr. Henning moved for approval and Miss Kelly seconded; the clerk recorded the vote as unanimous.

The staff presentation did not list dollar totals, projected city share of premiums, or changes to employer contributions. The meeting record contains no public comment on the resolution.

Ending: With the resolution passed, staff may proceed with contracting and implementation steps required before the Sept. 1 plan year start.