By BOB SHRALUKA
WZBD.com
Decatur officials have decided to make a health insurance coverage change in August which will provide “significant savings” to the city.
City council unanimously voted at its Tuesday meeting to go with United Healthcare Medical Trust, joining over 70 other Indiana communities who have already made the switch.
“It’s a pretty significant savings,” Mayor Dan Rickord said.
“Yes, the cost savings is pretty significant,” added City Attorney Anne Razo.
The change will be made August 1, when the current contracted insurance coverage concludes.
Recent increases in coverage have been near double digits and last year’s was, according to the mayor.
Rickord and Clerk-Treasurer Eran Hackman have had meetings with officials of the insurance program.
In addition, it was noted, Deputy Clerk Treasurer Wendi Gephart contacted some of the 72 Indiana communities in this area that are already a part of the health coverage plan, “and all gave it glowing marks,” Hackman said.
“I think it’s a good thing to do,” said council member Jenny Bower-Shultz, who then moved to make the switch. Councilman Tyler Fullenkamp seconded and the vote to switch was 5-0.
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