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Publish Date : 08-Feb-2016

The Canton City Council concluded to go against the suggestion of an advisory committee and looks for bids for city-rendered health insurance. The city presently gains its group health insurance by Blue Cross Blue Shield, on of the country's prime group health insurance plans. City Clerk Diana Pavley-Rock said, at a latest conference of the insurance committee, four members voted against suggesting that the city invites bids for its insurance and instead remain with BCBS.

3 of the committee members wanted to suggest that the council seek bids. She said, the 4 members voting to seek a quote solely from BCBS "were afraid that we would lose the standing we have currently." For the past few years, the expense for the city with BCBS has seen just moderate hikes, and committee members concerned about that a new insurance firm will present a low bid just to gain the city's business, then accelerate rates.

Around 130 city employees gained the group health insurance. During the council's regular meeting, however, aldermen felt their duty to attempt to save the city money should take precedence over attempting to retain standing with one company. The 7-member insurance committee is included of representatives of each of the unions, and also members of the council and city management.

They make suggestions to the council, but the council makes the final conclusion. Ward 2 Alderman Tad Putrich said, "I think it's in the best interest of the city to at least seek bids. It might make Blue Cross Blue Shield a little more competitive."

Ward 3 Alderman Gerald Ellis consented, saying it is the council's accountability to seek the minimum rate price provided the city's fiscal situation. He said, "If you can't afford to drive a Cadillac, you need to get a Buick." "We can't go forever paying out more money than the city's taking in."

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