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Milwaukee County fixed health coverage for employees and retirees after a 2025 lapse caused by an administrative error, restoring benefits via a new $450 million contract.
Milwaukee County restored health insurance for employees and retirees after renewing its contract with UnitedHealthcare and Optum Rx, ending a lapse that began at the end of 2025 due to an administrative error.
The county board voted 13-5 to approve the five-year, $450 million contract, which ensures continued benefits for over 5,100 people.
Despite the gap, officials confirmed coverage remained active, and no claims were disrupted.
County Executive David Crowley attributed the error to a former benefits director, who was fired, and pledged stronger oversight and process reforms.
The incident prompted criticism over governance and accountability, with some supervisors citing systemic flaws and a rushed approval process.
El condado de Milwaukee fijó la cobertura de salud para empleados y jubilados después de un lapso de 2025 causado por un error administrativo, restaurando los beneficios a través de un nuevo contrato de 450 millones de dólares.