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Rising Health New England Costs Spur GIC Shift

Greenfield’s existing health insurance contract with Health New England will see a 19.3% premium increase for FY27, adding about $2 million in costs. In response, city leadership is planning a transition to the state’s Group Insurance Commission effective January 2027.

Status
ONGOING
Document date
April 15, 2026
Contract type
INSURANCE
Vendor
Health New England
Agency
City of Greenfield · MA

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount
19.3% rate increase for FY27, approximately $2,000,000 additional cost
Contract type
INSURANCE
Contract term
Through December 31, 2026 (implied, prior to planned GIC transfer January 2027)
Renewal date
2026-12-31
Renewal
The contract with Health New England remains in force through the planned transition date to the Group Insurance Commission in January 2027. No formal renewal action is reported; instead, the city is pursuing replacement of this coverage.
Document type
Minutes
Source document
Greenfield City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 2026-04-15

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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the insurance contract by City of Greenfield?

Health New England was awarded this insurance contract by City of Greenfield, as recorded on April 15, 2026. The contract value is 19.3% rate increase for FY27, approximately $2,000,000 additional cost.

How much is the Health New England contract with City of Greenfield worth?

The Health New England contract with City of Greenfield is valued at 19.3% rate increase for FY27, approximately $2,000,000 additional cost, covering insurance work.

What type of contract is this?

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

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Greenfield City Council Regular Meeting Minutes 2026-04-15 (Minutes), dated April 15, 2026 from City of Greenfield. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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