Knox County Reviews Employee Health Insurance to Cut Costs While Maintaining Quality

Knox County Commissioners have initiated a task force to critically assess their current employee health insurance provisions, facing escalating costs and an upcoming renewal in October.

This committee blends a range of county employee representatives from various departments—including the courts, highway, sheriff, probation, and health sectors—with key administrative figures such as Commissioner Tim Ellerman and county attorney Drew Porter. Central to their mandate is to integrate direct feedback from the employees affected by the plan, ensuring any adjustments balance cost reductions with maintaining high-quality coverage. This proactive approach underscores a broader aim to enhance the sustainability and efficacy of employee health benefits, setting a potential benchmark for similar governmental entities.