Summary
Retiree health costs are running over budget because a handful of very expensive claims — the top 25 claimants eat up 52% of costs — plus pricey specialty pharmacy drugs. The fix: $1.2 million from the $26 million Health Care Reserve Fund.
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Last discussed Jun 1, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
$1.2 million transferred from reserves, bringing total retiree health spending to about $9 million this year.
✅Who benefits
Roughly 500 retirees on the city health plan keep their coverage whole.
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