City To Choose New Insurance Plan for Its Employees

Mayor Dawn Zimmer is calling a special meeting on Wednesday night, for the council to vote on a new insurance plan for the city.

The mayor is proposing a change in insurance broker for its employees. The plan Zimmer is proposing costs $312,000 a year with Fairview Insurance and includes "wellness coaching" for the employees, according to a press release from the city. Last year Hoboken paid $360,000 in insurance fees. (The mayor's letter is attached to this story).

A special meeting is needed to vote on this, according to spokesman Juan Melli, because the city needs a new contract with an insurance broker by the end of the month. 

The council will meet at 7 p.m. on Wednesday night.