ROCHELLE – The Rochelle City Council approved changes to employee health insurance plans for 2027, with monthly premiums expected to increase under both coverage options. The city faced a projected 25.4% increase in its Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Choice Option plan. Changes to deductibles, office visit and prescription copays, and out of pocket maximums reduced the projected increase to 16.97%. The high deductible health plan will see a projected 22.82% increase but will remain the lower cost option. Monthly employee only premiums will be $1,074.39 for the Blue Choice plan and $1,035.48 for the high deductible plan. Family coverage will cost $2,755.29 and $2,655.48, respectively. The new rates will take effect Jan. 1 and remain in place through Dec. 31, 2027.
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