The Knox City Council joined AIM Medical Trust by resolution during their meeting last week.
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North Judson Town Council Approves 2023 Town Employee Health Insurance Renewals
The North Judson Town Council discussed the 2023 Town Employee Health Insurance renewals during their meeting last week.
Continue readingPulaski County to Save Thousands by Switching Health Insurance
Shopping around for health insurance will lead to some significant cost savings for Pulaski County. The county commissioners voted last week to switch its coverage from Cigna to Anthem with EPIC Insurance as the agent.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners to Open Health Insurance Bids, Appoint Maintenance Director and Head Custodian
The Pulaski County Commissioners hope to finalize their maintenance director and head custodian appointments during a special meeting tonight. The commissioners named their selections earlier this month. But they were unable to start, since the county council wanted more information on costs before finalizing the Maintenance Department restructuring and setting pay rates. In the end, the council agreed to set the hourly pay rates at $23.50 for the maintenance director and $16 for the head custodian.
Continue readingNorth Judson Chooses to Keep Health Insurance with Anthem
The Town of North Judson is sticking with its current health insurance provider even though costs are going up. The town council recently chose a plan from Anthem, at the request of employees.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council to Decide on 2021 Employee Health Insurance Plan Tonight
The North Judson Town Council will decide on a town employee health insurance plan for 2021 tonight. At the last meeting, Council President John Rowe was leaning toward switching to United Healthcare, but it wouldn’t offer coverage for out-of-network doctors.
Continue readingNorth Judson Town Council to Consider 2021 Employee Health Insurance Plan Tonight
The North Judson Town Council will consider the 2021 town employee health insurance plan tonight. Council members will also get updated cost estimates for proposed sidewalk improvements and revisit the CARES Act reimbursement for public safety payroll costs.
Continue readingStarke County Commissioners Review Insurance Renewal Information
An insurance increase for those who work for Starke County government may not be as sharp as originally thought.
Continue readingKnox City Council Finalizes One-Percent Pay Raise for City Employees
Knox city employees are getting a one-percent pay raise next year. The city council gave its final approval to the 2021 salary ordinance Tuesday. Pay levels for elected officials, appointed board members, and the city’s attorneys will stay the same.
Continue readingIndiana Farm Bureau to Offer Health Insurance Alternative
Indiana farmers now have a new health coverage option. The Indiana Farm Bureau says its members can apply for its new INFB Health Plans.
Continue readingKnox Community School Corporation Reports Enrollment Drop
Enrollment is down at the Knox Community School Corporation. “1,716 is our ADM, which is 37 less than what we had in the spring and 50 less than what we had a year ago in the fall,” says Superintendent Dr. William Reichhart.
Continue readingPulaski Council to Hold Public Hearing on Proposed Tax Restructuring Tonight
Pulaski County residents will have a chance to weigh in on a proposed tax restructuring during tonight’s county council meeting. If approved, it would lower the overall local income tax rate from 3.38 percent, the highest in the state, down to 2.85 percent, while at the same time increasing property taxes.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners Vote to Stay with Current Health Insurance despite Cost Increase
Pulaski County government employees will keep their current health insurance coverage, even though it will cost the county another $210,000 over the next year. Cigna raised the cost by almost 20 percent, following a sharp increase in claims.
Continue readingPulaski Commissioners to Consider Building Fee Adjustments, Health Insurance, Bridge Bid
An adjustment to Pulaski County’s building department fees will be discussed by the county commissioners tonight. Building Inspector and Plan Administrator Doug Hoover is expected to present a recommendation from the advisory plan commission. Meanwhile, a plan to once again go after unpaid EMS bills will be discussed by EMS Director Brandon DeLorenzo.
Continue readingPulaski County Facing $210,000 Increase in Health Insurance Costs
Pulaski County’s annual health insurance bill could be going up by more than $200,000, following a sharp increase in claims. Steve Gregory with Shepherd Insurance told the county commissioners last week that the plan hasn’t been running well. Cigna initially wanted to raise the cost by almost 44 percent but they negotiated it down to less than 20 percent.
Continue readingSNAP Recipients Can Now Use Benefits for Online Food Purchases
Hoosiers may now use SNAP benefits to order groceries online. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration Secretary Dr. Jennifer Sullivan announced Wednesday that the program is officially up and running.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Prompts Adjustments to Medicaid, Indiana Health Coverage Programs
Steps are being taken to make sure those using Medicaid and other Indiana Health Coverage Programs can maintain their coverage during the COVID-19 public health emergency. That includes members of the Healthy Indiana Plan, Hoosier Care Connect, and Hoosier Healthwise.
Continue readingLocal Assistance Available to Sign up for Federal Health Insurance
Residents needing assistance in completing applications for federal health insurance programs now have local providers to assist in filling out those documents.
Continue readingWinamac Looking to Add Dental, Vision Coverage to Employees’ Insurance
Town of Winamac employees won’t be getting pay raises in 2020 but they might get some extra insurance benefits. Town Manager Brad Zellers told the town council Monday that health insurance quotes came in almost $39,000 less than last year’s.
Continue readingPulaski County Commissioners Vote to Stay with Current Health Insurance Provider
Pulaski County is sticking with its current health insurance provider, after all. The county commissioners voted last week to renew their contract with Bennett and Shepherd as-is, for another full year.
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