Committee hears about rising health-insurance claims, Blue Cross renewals pending

County staff told the finance committee they are waiting for Blue Cross to release December renewal figures and that staff will review market options to secure favorable plans and rates.

The chair reported the current net loss ratio for July as about 183 and said there are four high claimants with ongoing claims ranging roughly from $106,000 to $305,000. "We will be watching that," the chair said, and staff said they would quote the market to make sure the county has the best plans and rates available.

Members asked procedural questions about analyzing the claims and were directed to provide claim-checks and summaries to staff for distribution. The committee did not take any immediate action on benefits at the meeting but flagged renewals as an item for staff follow-up ahead of December.