Kimball, Tenn., Mayor David Jackson is seen in this file photo.KIMBALL, Tenn. – The state’s health insurance costs are increasing once again, and that has city leaders looking for a potential new carrier.
City Recorder Tonia May said Thursday that every plan on the state’s health insurance program will see a 5 percent hike starting in January.
“Of course, it’s increasing,” she said. “It always increases.”
Mayor David Jackson said city officials will solicit local insurance agencies this week in hopes of getting a better arrangement for Kimball’s employees.
“We may not be able to, but I think we need to look into it,” he said. “It’s every year. [The state’s premiums] will jump 4 or 5 percent every year.”