Charles Town Commission Approves Health Insurance Rate Hike
Jefferson County Commission votes to accept health insurance increase
The Journal | Monday, May 19, 2025
In a recent meeting reported by The Journal, officials in Charles Town addressed a significant rise in employee health insurance costs, ultimately agreeing on a 16.19% increase after an estimated 4% hike that ballooned to nearly 45% due to high claims including cancer treatments and drug utilization. The county's insurance broker, Millenium Insurance Group, successfully negotiated options to mitigate the increase, reflecting broader market trends affecting local organizations. Commissioners debated how to implement the changes, with a final vote of 4-1 in favor of the new rates, marking an important development for local government employees.