Benitech to absorb 5% Delta Dental increase for county employees, board told

The board heard that Delta Dental premiums for county employees rose by 5 percent; John Fuichi, whom the record identifies as the owner and operator of Benitech, offered to absorb the increase for this year so employees will not see higher premiums.

The chair summarized the situation and the proposed fix: "they are going to absorb those costs uh this year and not pass that on to our employees. So, uh that'll probably be about six or $7,000," the chair said. The board moved and approved the measure.

Financial mechanics discussed: Benitech will pay the Treasurer's Office to cover the difference so the county and employees do not incur the additional cost. The chair noted an apology from Benitech's owner and said staff had conversations with the treasurer and Benitech over the weekend.

Next steps: staff to document the payment flow between Benitech and the Treasurer's Office; the board approved the arrangement during the meeting.