Summary
A proposed ordinance would have the city pay 65% of the normal group rate premium for eligible retirees and drop the old monthly cap. It's only had a first reading so far.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 19, 2026.
Impact analysis
Changes how much the city contributes toward retiree health premiums at 65% of the normal group rate.
Eligible retirees covered by the city health plan.
No groups negatively affected
Mentions & discussions (4)
City Council Meeting - Oct 19, 2026
The council finalized changes to healthcare benefits for city retirees, adopted unanimously on second reading.
City Council Meeting - Oct 5, 2026
A proposed ordinance would have the city pay 65% of the normal group rate premium for eligible retirees and drop the old monthly cap. It's only had a first reading so far.
City Council Meeting - Mar 19, 2026
A retired Pelham firefighter with 27 years of service asked the council to help retirees and employees with insurance costs, saying he still relies on Pelham insurance without assistance.
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