Project Overview– Due to rising healthcare costs and growing numbers of retirees covered under the City plan, sustainability of the medical insurance plan was in question.  Accordingly the City reviewed the current plan design and eligibility to identify steps to sustain the plan and provide quality benefits to employees.  BACKGROUND: Per the Kansas Statute, the City provided health coverage for retirees who had 10 years of service up to the age of 65.  While the statute allowed the City to charge the full premium for retiree coverage, the City generously allowed eligible retirees and their dependent to maintain coverage at the same cost as an active employee.   

This case study was submitted to the Alliance for Innovation for consideration at the 2010 Transforming Local Government conference.