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District announces 2025–26 benefits changes: 5% average medical rate decrease, new prescription and concierge services
Summary
The CRCSD benefits team told the board the district secured a roughly 5% reduction in medical plan rates for 2025–26 while keeping the same set of four plans, added a PrudentRx specialty-prescription program, expanded vision and dental allowances, and plans to roll out HealthJoy as a health-concierge and new EAP.
The Cedar Rapids Community School District benefits team on Monday presented proposed changes for the 2025–26 benefits year, saying the district expects an approximate 5% reduction in medical premiums while maintaining the existing four-plan menu for employees.
Carla (district benefits leader) introduced members of the benefits team and presenters: Shelly Gray (payroll benefits manager) and Heather Moore (benefits specialist). The presenters said the district successfully transitioned away from the MIP consortium…
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