Board of Commissioners approve proposal to slash family insurance coverage amid rising prices - Americus Times-Recorder

Board of Commissioners approve proposal to slash family insurance coverage amid rising prices - Americus Times-Recorder

The Sumter County Commissioners heard a presentation by John Legget, of MSI Benefits Groups, on rising insurance costs. He started with a recap of 2024, stating that they were able to haggle to keep increases to insurance costs minimal. However, this year there would be significant increases. He gave the current cost of coverage for the insurance company covering the County. “For every dollar the County paid in premium, Cigna paid out $1.14.” Le…