County Employee Challenges Health Plan Accuracy at Board Meeting

Clark County Board Meeting | September 19, 2025

Article Summary:
A Clark County employee informed the board that the county’s health insurance plan, particularly its GAP coverage, is not performing as it was originally presented. The employee stated the out-of-pocket cost for the GAP insurance to take effect is double what the board was told.

Health Insurance Issue Key Points:

• Employee Concern: Jane Ann Shumaker of the probation department raised issues with the county’s health insurance.

• GAP Discrepancy: Shumaker stated the out-of-pocket threshold for GAP coverage is $3,000, not the $1,500 that was presented to the board.

• Board Response: Board Member Brandon Burkybile confirmed that other options for insurance are currently being investigated.

The Clark County Board on Friday, September 19, 2025, heard from a county employee who raised serious concerns about the accuracy of information presented regarding the employee health insurance plan.

Jane Ann Shumaker, who works in the county’s probation department, addressed the board during public comments, stating she has had multiple issues with the insurance. She reported that the plan is not what was presented to the board when it was approved.

Specifically, Shumaker informed the board that the supplemental GAP insurance does not begin to cover costs until an employee has paid $3,000 out of pocket, contrary to the $1,500 figure that had been previously presented. According to meeting minutes, other county employees were present at the meeting and confirmed they have also experienced issues with the plan.

In response to the comments, Board Member Brandon Burkybile acknowledged the issue and stated that the county is already investigating other insurance options.