Spousal incentive health plan for city employees
Tuscaloosa
Summary
The city would add a third health plan option reimbursing employees who switch to a spouse's employer plan — covering their out-of-pocket costs up to $12,000 a year. About 241 employees who currently waived city coverage would be ineligible. A $125 monthly fee applies per enrollee with no setup costs to the city.
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Last discussed Sep 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
Costs the city nothing up front, with a maximum of $13,500 per enrolled employee per year — less than most current plan rates.
Employees whose spouses have employer-sponsored coverage, who would get all out-of-pocket costs reimbursed tax-free.
Employees who have already waived city health coverage would be locked out of the option.
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