Employee Health Insurance and Self-Funding Feasibility
Kerrville
Summary
Kerrville is facing a massive 31.7% increase in health insurance premiums from Blue Cross Blue Shield. To avoid these skyrocketing costs, city leaders are looking into a self-funded model that could save millions over five years while keeping local doctors in-network.
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Last discussed Jul 14, 2026.
Impact analysis
A projected 31.7% premium increase would significantly impact both city finances and employee take-home pay, whereas self-funding aims to achieve long-term savings of over 16% by year five.
City taxpayers and municipal employees who could see more stable healthcare costs and preserved benefits over the long term.
Employees could face higher out-of-pocket costs or transitional bumps if a shift in insurance networks causes confusion with local medical providers.
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General - Jul 14, 2026
Kerrville is facing a massive 31.7% increase in health insurance premiums from Blue Cross Blue Shield. To avoid these skyrocketing costs, city leaders are looking into a self-funded model that could save millions over five years while keeping local doctors in-network.
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