City Shifts to UMR-Administered Self-Insured Health Plan

Galesburg staff recommended adopting a self-insured employee health plan administered by United Medical Resources (UMR) effective January 1, 2026. The move away from Blue Cross Blue Shield is projected to save the City about $881,000 while maintaining comparable coverage.

Document date · December 15, 2025

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

INSURANCE

Contract term

Effective January 1, 2026 (self-insured plan; ongoing)

Renewal date

2026-12-31

Renewal

Initial term begins January 1, 2026; ongoing self-funded health plan with UMR as third-party administrator, subject to annual renewal and budgeting.

Document type

Agenda

Source document

Galesburg City Council Agenda December 2025

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Who was awarded the insurance contract by City of Galesburg?

United Medical Resources (umr) was awarded this insurance contract by City of Galesburg, as recorded on December 15, 2025.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Insurance contract, documented as a agenda record.

Where was this contract approved?

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