SIOUX CITY (KTIV) - Around 3/4 of Woodbury County’s 400 employees benefit from the county health insurance plan.

Tuesday, the county board of supervisors approved changes to those insurance plans; that includes higher deductibles for individuals and families. But, it also includes more options to choose from when it comes to monthly premiums, which could *save* some employees money.

County leaders say the county has been operating its health plan at a deficit over the past several years and that changes needed to be made.

Last year, the county had $6.7 million in contributions to its health insurance plan, and paid out $8 million in claims.

In their October 28th meeting, the county board proposed rate increases of 300% that would increase deductibles from $250 to $1,000 for individual

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