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Idaho State Employee Health Premiums Rise Amid Costs Surge

6/10/2025

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Idaho's state employee health insurance premiums will rise, with traditional plans increasing by 20% and PPO/high-deductible plans by 8.8%.
These hikes are driven by escalating healthcare costs and increased service usage.
Open enrollment has concluded, with new premiums effective from July 1 until June 30, 2026.
Approximately 27,000 state employees are enrolled, with 85% opting for the PPO plan.
Regence BlueShield replaces Blue Cross as the new insurer after nearly 20 years.

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Idaho's state employee health insurance premiums will rise, with traditional plans increasing by 20% and PPO/high-deductible plans by 8.8%.
These hikes are driven by escalating healthcare costs and increased service usage.
Open enrollment has concluded, with new premiums effective from July 1 until June 30, 2026.
Approximately 27,000 state employees are enrolled, with 85% opting for the PPO plan.
Regence BlueShield replaces Blue Cross as the new insurer after nearly 20 years.