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The committee voted 3-0 to continue consideration of the mayor’s health insurance modification request. The mayor said the proposal was not intended to leave the Hampshire County Group Insurance Trust, and agreed to meet with union representatives on March 26; open enrollment was identified as May 1.
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No final change to city employee health insurance was approved. The discussion focused on whether the proposed legal changes could limit unions’ ability to bargain over health insurance, while employees raised concerns about costs, transparency, and morale. The mayor was asked to coordinate with the City Council president, consider withdrawing a special meeting request, and meet with the Insurance Advisory Committee and union representatives.
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