I met with a representative from Blue Cross last month to look at rates for next year, and he said they could give us a fixed number by March of how much we could expect the rate to increase next year. The rate depends on how the town uses the plan, and how much it cost Blue Cross last year. |
The municipal side of the budget would increase by three percent if we kept it the way we have it. If we cut the budget back so it fits within the 5.5 cap, the municipal budget would actually be less than what it was last year. |
The municipal side will take the hit because of the schools. |