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Town of Westville
Case 1: Changed Hospital/Medical Insurance to Private Concern

County Town of Westville
Contact person Ed Strong, Supervisor, 518-483-1968
Case descriptions Case 1: Changed Hospital/Medical Insurance to Private Concern
Forms of restructuring privatization - from FranklinCo. self insurance to Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Specific services affected med./hosp. for employees
Year started 1995
Partners the Town; Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Primary goal saved the local taxpayers many dollars
Barriers none
Benefits savings! We are able to buy insurance coverage for 3 men not just 2
Impact on budget helped reduce tax to be raised
Impact on labor same coverage - none
Key contact Ed Strong, Supervisor, 518-483-1968