INSURANCEDISCUSSED

Gardner Reviews Blue Cross Blue Shield Premium Increase

Gardner reviewed a projected 12.5% FY2027 premium increase from Blue Cross Blue Shield. The increase was expected to add approximately $1.4 million to the municipal budget while the City evaluated insurance options.

Document date · September 15, 2026

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Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount
Projected 12.5% premium increase for FY2027
Contract type
INSURANCE
Contract term
Fiscal Year 2027
Renewal date
2027-06-30
Renewal
FY2027 continuation remained under review; alternatives included plan design changes or joining the Massachusetts Group Insurance Commission.
Document type
AgendaPacket
Source document
City of Gardner AgendaPacket Finance Committee Meeting 2026-09-15

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Who was awarded the insurance contract by City of Gardner?

Blue Cross Blue Shield was awarded this insurance contract by City of Gardner, as recorded on September 15, 2026. The contract value is Projected 12.5% premium increase for FY2027.

How much is the Blue Cross Blue Shield contract with City of Gardner worth?

The Blue Cross Blue Shield contract with City of Gardner is valued at Projected 12.5% premium increase for FY2027, covering insurance work.

What type of contract is this?

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

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in City of Gardner AgendaPacket Finance Committee Meeting 2026-09-15 (AgendaPacket), dated September 15, 2026 from City of Gardner. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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