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City of Mercedes Awards Insurance Contract to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas (September 2026)

The Mercedes City Commission approved renewal of employee medical insurance with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas under Option Two, effective October 1, 2026. The plan carries a 12.1% premium increase and lowers employee deductibles and out-of-pocket maximums, with an estimated annual cost increase of about $101,483.

Document date · September 1, 2026

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The full contract record, as filed.

Contract amount
Estimated annual increase $101,483 (12.1% premium increase)
Contract type
INSURANCE
Contract term
Effective October 1, 2026 (standard health plan annual term implied)
Renewal date
2027-09-30
Renewal
Renewal of existing health insurance contract with revised benefits and a 12.1% premium increase effective October 1, 2026.
Document type
AgendaPacket
Source document
City of Mercedes AgendaPacket 2026-09-01

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Frequently asked questions

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Who was awarded the insurance contract by City of Mercedes?

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas was awarded this insurance contract by City of Mercedes, as recorded on September 1, 2026. The contract value is Estimated annual increase $101,483 (12.1% premium increase).

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

The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas contract with City of Mercedes is valued at Estimated annual increase $101,483 (12.1% premium increase), 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 Mercedes AgendaPacket 2026-09-01 (AgendaPacket), dated September 1, 2026 from City of Mercedes. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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