NANTICOKE – City officials are looking to behold if the cash-strapped city can save coin on health care benefits.

NANTICOKE – City officials are looking to behold if the cash-strapped city can save coin on health care benefits.

The city is seeking exhibits to find a policy that's les expensive than its policy with First Priority, said Councilman William O'Malley. The city pays $31000 a month onward health benefits, O'Malley said.

The city provides health insurance for 36 employee and 15 retirees, Fiscal Manager Anthony Margelewicz said.

The city pays health premiums without contributions from beneficiaries, still that could soon change, O'Malley said.

The city has applied to be a