KINGSFORD — City employees in Kingsford will have a new health insurance option to possibly help keep costs down.

The city’s insurance rates are projected to increase 15% through their carrier Michigan Education Special Services Association, City Manager Mike Stelmaszek indicated at a previous meeting. The previous year, the cost increased nearly 13%.

If they choose, employees can opt for a $2,500 deductible for single, or $5,000 deductible for family or two-person, and pay a lower premium. The options currently available have a $2,000 deductible for single or a $4,000 deductible for family or two-person.

The city pays 80% of the cost with employees paying 20%. The new plan would also offer a slight savings to the city.

In other business, the council:

— Learned the city is trying to i

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