61.
Commissioners Court Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 09/14/2026
- Title:
- 2027 County Choice Silver Post-65 Retiree Program Renewal
- Submitted for:
- Samantha Sanchez
- Submitted By:
- Maria Chavez
- Department:
- Risk Management
Subject:
Discussion and possible action to approve the 2027 Renewal Notice and Benefit Confirmation forms with the Texas Association of Counties (AmWIN Group Benefits) for the County Silver Choice Retiree Program. There will be no increase in the monthly premium in the retiree Medical and Prescription supplement plan effective January 01, 2027, which covers County retirees 65 and over and their dependents; and authorize the County Judge to sign and execute all relevant documents, and any matters incident thereto.
Issue: Webb County presently acts as the administrator for the Silver Choice program with TAC for those retirees' receiving coverage through the program. There is no cost and no contribution from the County and the Risk Management Office merely drafts the total premiums from the Silver Choice retirees' accounts and forwards the premiums to TAC.
Solution: Continue to administering the program for the Silver Choice Retirees for the plan year 2027 and sign the agreement with TAC.
Result: The coverage for those Silver Choice retirees who chose to remain in the program will continue without interruption.
Issue: Webb County presently acts as the administrator for the Silver Choice program with TAC for those retirees' receiving coverage through the program. There is no cost and no contribution from the County and the Risk Management Office merely drafts the total premiums from the Silver Choice retirees' accounts and forwards the premiums to TAC.
Solution: Continue to administering the program for the Silver Choice Retirees for the plan year 2027 and sign the agreement with TAC.
Result: The coverage for those Silver Choice retirees who chose to remain in the program will continue without interruption.
Background:
The County Silver Choice Program is for County retirees 65 and older and their eligible dependents.
Medical Plan Underwritten by: Transamerica Life Insurance Company Effective January 01, 2027 — December 31, 2027.
Prescription Drug Plan
Underwritten by: Elixir Insurance Company through Retire RxCare Effective January 01, 2027 – December 31, 2027.
Medical Plan Underwritten by: Transamerica Life Insurance Company Effective January 01, 2027 — December 31, 2027.
Plan w/$20 OVC 2026 2027
65-69 $189.51 $189.51
70-74 $228.02 $228.02
75-79 $269.78 $269.78
80-84 $308.33 $308.33
85-89 $341.15 $341.15
90+ $356.83 $356.83
65-69 $189.51 $189.51
70-74 $228.02 $228.02
75-79 $269.78 $269.78
80-84 $308.33 $308.33
85-89 $341.15 $341.15
90+ $356.83 $356.83
Prescription Drug Plan
Underwritten by: Elixir Insurance Company through Retire RxCare Effective January 01, 2027 – December 31, 2027.
2026 2027
Rx Plan $226.29 $226.29
Rx Plan $226.29 $226.29
Previous Court Action:
The Silver Choice Program has been offered to County retirees and their eligible dependents from more than ten (10) years.
Fiscal Impact
- Budget Account Number:
- N/A
- Funding Source:
- N/A
- Balance:
- N/A
Financial Impact:
N/A