Rising employee health insurance costs
Summary
Metro's health fund jumped this year, driven by a single $6 million claim, and members are floating ideas like spousal carve-outs to control costs. HR warned that added benefits could threaten the $0-premium plan.
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Last discussed May 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
Total healthcare costs are about $69 million, with a $6 million single claim driving this year's increase.
Metro employees and their families covered by the health plan.
If costs keep rising, employees could lose the $0-premium plan or see cuts elsewhere.
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