Court approves 2026'27 health insurance renewal; dependent premiums rise $30

Chambers County commissioners approved the county's 2026'27 health, dental and vision renewal, with no increase to employee premiums and a $30 monthly increase for spouse, child and family tiers effective Dec. 1. Benefits staff told the court the increases apply only to dependent tiers and recommended the renewal.

"There's gonna be no increase for county employees," the benefits presenter told the court, and later noted the dependent tiers would rise by $30. Commissioner Tice moved to approve the renewal; Commissioner Gore seconded and the court adopted the recommendation by voice vote.

The approval was routine and consistent with the committee's recommendation; staff said the increase is limited to dependent coverage and the policy takes effect Dec. 1. The item passed on a voice vote with no recorded nay votes. The county did not provide a detailed premium matrix during the hearing; staff will post plan documents with the payroll/benefit-confirmation notice.