Commissioners Court directed the Office of Management and Budget and Human Resources & Talent to review the Aetna Silver Script Employer Group Waiver Plan for prescription drug coverage and identify options to address retiree cost concerns, reporting back by May 14, 2026.

What it means for you

Medicare-eligible county retirees who have seen increased prescription drug costs under the current plan may see options proposed to reduce or eliminate those added costs.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Ellis, seconded by Commissioner Ramsey, 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.