Meeting Observed: Portage County Commissioners

Date of Meeting: 7/8/2021

Format: Virtual

Meeting Summary:

The county health plan was discussed. COVID expenses from Jan 1, 2020 to present have been $485,890.00; 20% ER and 3% vaccination. Vaccines were paid for by federal funds. Sometimes there are no insurance expenses. 83-85% of drugs used were generic. The leading non-generic, Solara, is for psoriasis.

Which members of the board/council were present: Anthony J. Badalamenti, Sabrina Christian-Bennett, Vicki A. Kline

Was there a public notice of the meeting that included the time and place of meeting: Yes

Was an agenda of the meeting or handouts available to visitors: Unknown

Are minutes from previous meetings posted/available: Yes

Observer: Anne Andrews