Agents Predict Another Good Year for County's Self-Insured Health Plan

Jason Snedeker of Snedeker Risk Management asked the board to consider renewing their property/casualty and worker's compensation insurance at a one percent increase over the previous year. Snedeker said the county has added $7-8 million in property to their insurance plan following a recent audit. As a result, Perry County now insures more than $10 million in property. The property/casualty insurance deductible will increase from $1,000 to $2,500. If the board prefers the lower deductible, the premium will go up $1,600.

Snedeker reported that the county's self-funded health plan cost $921,000 in 2011 and is on track to cost $950,000 this year, give or take $20,000. He expects a five to 10 percent cost increase next year.

Perry County will also see a seven percent increase in the Standard Life insurance program. The life insurance renews automatically unless the board chooses to change or cancel coverage.

In other business, the board:

• tabled a resolution to incorporate Union and Alexander Counties into the Jackson-Perry Regional Office of Education until speaking with Alexander County officials. Union County has indicated their desire to join the Perry-Jackson ROE. The state is working to reduce the number of ROEs to 35 by through consolidation. Union and Alexander Counties are currently in ROE #2 with Johnson, Pulaski and Massac Counties.

• approved deeds of conveyance on trustee-owned real estate to Carolyn Thies and a mobile home to Allen and Carolyn Thies.