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Elmira City Council AgendaPacket Meeting Agenda and Supporting Documents 2026-06-29

City Seeks Switch to Gold HDHP Health Plan

City of ElmiraGREATER TOMPKINS COUNTY MUNICIPAL HEALTH INSURANCE CONSORTIUMJune 29, 2026

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Description

Elmira City Council resolved to shift its municipal health coverage with the Greater Tompkins County Municipal Health Insurance Consortium from the Platinum Plan to the Gold High Deductible Health Plan effective January 1, 2027, citing concerns about rising premiums. The change will cover all City officers, employees, and retirees and requires approval by the Consortium.

Contract Details

Vendor

GREATER TOMPKINS COUNTY MUNICIPAL HEALTH INSURANCE CONSORTIUM

Agency

City of Elmira, NY

Contract Type

INSURANCE

Document Date

June 29, 2026

Contract Term

Effective January 1, 2027; three-year commitment referenced beginning January 1, 2025

Renewal Date

2027-01-01

Renewal Info

City joined the Consortium on January 1, 2025 with a three-year commitment and now seeks to change from the Platinum Plan to the Gold HDHP effective January 1, 2027 for all covered officers, employees, and retirees, subject to Consortium approval.

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