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Reno County is making significant changes to its employee health plan, raising the stop-loss to $100,000 and introducing a tobacco surcharge to manage rising healthcare costs.

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Reno County Commission approves health‑plan changes, raises stop‑loss and adds tobacco surcharge
The commission approved 2019–2020 group health insurance premium adjustments that increase stop‑loss from $75,000 to $100,000, introduce a separate tobacco surcharge and split much of the renewal cost between the county and employees. Staff said the county budgeted $4.75 million for 2020 health costs.
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May 11, 2026 at 7:06 AM
Reno County health officials are ramping up their COVID-19 response with enhanced communication strategies and a crucial hospital drill to ensure community safety!

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Reno County health officials, Hutchinson Regional outline COVID-19 preparedness and communications plan
Reno County Health Director Nick Baldetti and Hutchinson Regional Chief Medical Officer Rex Degner told the county commission they have stood up a partial incident command structure, will increase communications and media outreach, and will run a hospital drill the next day to test isolation and infection-control procedures.
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May 10, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Reno County's health officer is preparing to implement a local mask order if the governor's emergency powers expire, sparking a crucial debate on public health authority.

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Reno County health officer says she will propose local mask order if governor's authority lapses
With the governor's statewide COVID emergency order set to expire, interim Reno County health officer Karen Hammersmith said she would propose a county mask mandate matching the governor's rules if the state order ends; county counsel noted the commission can nullify a local order and urged collaboration with the board of health.
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May 10, 2026 at 6:39 AM
Reno County is set to transform its health department with a major renovation, ensuring modern facilities and better access for all residents!

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Health Department Selects Landmark Architects for Renovation Project
Commissioners recommend Landmark Architects for health department renovation to improve facilities.
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July 23, 2025 at 10:23 PM