State employee health insurance premiums increasing in 2027

Capitol Insider from KGOU by KGOU

Aug 21, 20265:54Government & Organizations

A state board has approved a large increase in the cost of state employee health insurance premiums starting January 1st, further stressing state agencies and employees.

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