Health insurance costs projected to jump 13.9%
Ottawa County
Summary
The budget assumed a 3% health insurance increase, but the county just learned the real projection is 13.9% — driven by market-wide healthcare and prescription drug costs, not local claims. HR is working on plan design options and will update the Finance Committee in September.
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Last discussed Aug 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
Could squeeze the county budget well beyond the 3% increase already built in.
County employees could face higher deductibles or co-insurance, and taxpayers could foot the difference if costs outrun the budget.
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