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Lapse of health care contract for Milwaukee County employees angers officials
- Officials warn a lapse in the UnitedHealthcare contract could jeopardize employee health services and payments.
- The contract expired at the end of last year, triggering emergency action discussions.
- County executives say the situation requires urgent approval from the Board of Supervisors next week.
- An outside actuary was hired to help develop a new health plan amid cost-saving efforts.
- County Human Resources Director Tony Maze acknowledged not following all RFP rules in the process.
- County Supervisor Anne O’Connor called for an emergency meeting in response to the situation.
- Administration officials said they would work with the Board to resolve the issue next week.
- Officials warned there could be catastrophic risk if the new contract is not signed promptly.
- The dispute centers on a procurement process for a county health plan, aiming to save money.
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