CHAPPELL, Neb. (AP) — A Deuel County sheriff’s deputy who was shot four times while helping serve arrest warrants is fighting to regain his county-provided health insurance.

Hutchinson was injured Dec. 3, while trying to arrest a suspect in Big Springs. Authorities said the suspect came out of his home and shot Hutchinson.

County commissioners took no action Tuesday on a request from Deputy Mike Hutchinson for the county to pay for his health insurance while he continues to recover from his injuries. Hutchinson was dropped from the county’s group plan May 31.

According to the Nebraska Association of County Officials, which provides the county’s group health plan, Hutchinson’s “reduction in hours of employment” triggered the termination of his coverage.

Commissioners are set to consider the issue June 21.