(KLZA)--Richardson County Commissioners have approved a new group health insurance plan for county employees.

During their Tuesday meeting, Commissioners approved staying with Aetna for the next year with changes that will see the premiums increase 12.9 percent versus a 24.9 percent increase with no changes. The premium for each employee on the plan will increase by $91 per month. For the new year the premiums will cost an additional $79,716.

Commissioners also opened bids for county liability, E & O, and property insurance. Two bids were submitted by Miller-Monroe, one from Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Companies and one from Travelers Insurance. The bids will be reviewed with a decision to be made during the June 12th Board meeting.

Board members also set a public hearing for July 10th at 10:15 A.M. The hearing will concern whether or not to declare the Cupalo Cemetery near Verdon abandoned and neglected. A petition was filed by 35 county residents seeking the designation.