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Lubbock ISD staff recommend continuing UMCP clinics and Blue Cross Blue Shield for 2026 benefits; CVS recommended for pharmacy
Summary
Lubbock ISD staff recommended retaining University Medical Center physicians for zero-copay clinics, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas for medical and dental, and CVS for prescription benefits as part of the proposed 2026 employee health plan.
Lubbock Independent School District staff presented final recommendations for the district’s 2026 employee health plan and previewed proposed premium changes and vendor selections to trustees during the workshop.
The district recommended continuing University Medical Center Physicians (UMCP) for the district’s zero-copay clinic network, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas for both medical and dental coverage, and CVS for prescription benefits, after evaluating multiple proposals. Lisa Thompson, who led the presentation, said the district solicited proposals and used a best-and-final process to evaluate vendors.
Why it matters: the district is a self-funded plan that sets premiums,…
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