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Board approves new health-plan options and MOU with HEA United after extended discussion; vote 4-1
Summary
After extended discussion about funding levels, tobacco surcharges, HRA carryover and plan design, the Hardee County School Board approved new plan options and an MOU with HEA United that removes the existing $1,200 EBHRA for employees who decline district medical coverage. The measure passed 4-1, with board member Smith voting no.
The Hardee County School Board voted 4-1 on June 9, 2025, to approve a package of employee health-plan changes and a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with HEA United covering plan design for plan year 2025–26. The board approved a proposed PY2025-3 plan option that includes an employer HRA seed of $1,200 applied prior to the deductible, an option permitting 50% carryover per year of remaining HRA credit (up to the plan deductible), and increased district funding effective Oct. 1, 2025. The MOU eliminates the current EBHRA offering of a $1,200 HRA to eligible employees who decline district medical coverage.
The motion was made by board member Claire Cornell and seconded by Stacy Dasher. Votes were recorded individually: Dasher, Cornell, Dr. Stacy Sharp and the board chair (unnamed in the transcript) voted yes; Mr. Smith voted no. The board chair announced the measure passed 4–1.
Board discussion focused on plan design details, employee impacts and…
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