Politics & Government

Town to Pay More for Health Insurance

Selectmen refuse to look at less expensive plans offered by Local Government because of ongoing legal battle where town hopes to recoup up to $400,000.

The Board of Selectmen learned last week the town will see a nearly 15 percent increase in its health insurance premiums, but they will not seek out less expensive coverage for municipal employees, according to the Eagle Tribune.

The daily newspaper reported that selectmen learned they will see a 14.9 percent hike in health insurance rates, which amounts to an extra $93,683. But a majority of the selectmen did not favor going with any health insurance plans offered by the Local Government Center due to ongoing legal action where Salem and nine other communities are seeking hundreds of thousands of dollars in refunds. The daily newspaper reported that Selectmen Chairman Everett McBride Jr. said the town is still owed $300,000 to $400,000.


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