The Geary County Commission has decided to chance the insurance coverage for County emplpoyees, effective August 1.

Commissioner Florence Whitebread said they’ll go with Blue Cross and Blue Shield. “For one reason, the benefits, the availabilities, Blue Cross and Blue Shield is very recognized by many, many offices and we’re limited in some of the carriers for others.”

Whitebread pointed to a good deal on premiums and deductibles for the approximate 250 county employees.

For example a single policy will cost an employee $16 per month out of their pocket, while the family policy will total $507 for the approximate 250 county employees.

The County has utilized United Healthcare in the past. Whitebread confirmed the County will retain dental coverage through Delta Dental.