Brown County considers insurance surcharge for smokers

Tobacco use could become more expensive for Brown County employees, as part of an effort to reduce overall health insurance costs. A proposal working its way to the Brown County Board would add a $50-per-month surcharge to health insurance for employees who use tobacco. A health care coverage surcharge also could be implemented for dependents of employees who smoke if they’re covered by the county’s insurance. (GREEN BAY PRESS GAZETTE, 2/7)