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Denton ISD reviews health‑benefit options; district clinic cited as cost and access tool
Summary
District benefits staff outlined health‑plan history, clinic utilization and the case for a self‑funded program tied to the district’s on‑site Concentra clinic. Staff recommended continued partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield while pursuing clinic enrollment and MyChart virtual visits to reduce total cost of care.
Denton ISD benefits staff on Tuesday reviewed the district’s employee health program history and proposed changes for 2025–26 that emphasize clinic utilization, virtual care and a self‑insured administration model negotiated with Blue Cross Blue Shield.
Mister Baumgartner (district benefits lead) told trustees the district has been fully insured with Blue Cross Blue Shield since 2023 and that clinic usage has produced measurable savings: the district’s on‑site Concentra clinic recorded roughly 2,900 urgent‑care visits and 328 primary‑care visits in the most recent year, and staff estimate clinic utilization produced about $670,000 in savings to the Blue Cross…
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