The county is amending its group medical insurance agreement with Aetna Life Insurance Company to add certain documents to the contract, with no increase in cost, and directing county offices to review retiree concerns about the Aetna Silver Script plan and report back by May 14th.

What it means for you

County employees' and retirees' health insurance arrangement with Aetna is being updated administratively, and staff have been directed to investigate and address retirees' concerns about increased costs under the Silver Script plan.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, for approval of an amendment to an agreement with Aetna Life Insurance Company to add certain documents to the agreement for group medical (including Prescription Drug Program and Stop Loss Coverage, Employee Assistance Program and Flexible Spending Accounts) for Harris County and the Flood Control District for the period of January 1, 2026 - December 31, 2026, with no increase in the total contract amount (230107), MWBE Contracted Goal: 10%; and to direct the Office of Management and Budget and Human Resources & Talent to review the implementation of the Aetna Silver Script Employer Group Waver Plan and identify options to: address retiree concerns; align with the Court’s intent that the transition not increase costs for retirees; provide options to address concerns of retirees that have seen increased costs; and report back with an update at the May 14th Commissioners Court. The motion carried by the following vote: (4-0)

How each member voted

4–0, per the official record.