Franklin County employees to pay 47% more for health insurance after 6-1 vote

FRANKLIN COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT) – Franklin County employees will pay 47% more out of pocket for health insurance after the Fiscal Court voted 6-1 to raise premiums.

Depending on their plan, some employees could pay $104 to $250 more a month. The increase takes effect Jan. 1.

Employees push back on the change

Several county employees criticized the increase at the Fiscal Court’s work session meeting last Wednesday.

Sixth District Magistrate Eric Whisman was the only member of the court to vote against the premium changes during the Nov. 4 meeting…

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