Town health insurance switch to Tompkins County consortium
Summary
The town's current health insurance carrier is no longer available, so the board approved applying to the Greater Tompkins County consortium — a required step, not yet a commitment to switch.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 30, 2026.
Impact analysis
Unknown until quotes come back; the application itself doesn't commit the town.
Town employees and taxpayers who depend on stable, affordable health coverage.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Town Board - Sep 30, 2026
Manlius is leaving its current health plan because rising costs made it unsustainable, and only two insurers would quote the town. Joining the 78-member consortium gives Manlius the same pooled rate as other municipalities and slightly lowers 2027 premiums for singles and families.
Town Board - Aug 12, 2026
The town's current health insurance carrier is no longer available, so the board approved applying to the Greater Tompkins County consortium — a required step, not yet a commitment to switch.
Town Board - Jan 2, 2026
Non-union town employees will pay 16% of health insurance premiums while the town covers 84%; board members and justices split 50/50, including retirees.
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