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Chester‑Upland reports double‑digit prescription insurance cost increase; district covers 93% of premiums
Summary
Human resources reported a projected increase in insurance premiums for 2025–26: medical premiums up 8.24% ($4,580,836.20), prescription costs up 21.49% ($1,066,242.17) and dental up 1.27% ($202,781.28). The district said it pays 93% of employee coverage and reported rising staff‑attendance issues.
The district’s human resources office told the committee March 20 that insurance premium costs for the 2025–26 school year will rise, with figures presented to the committee showing an 8.24% increase in medical premiums, a 21.49% increase in prescription costs and a 1.27% increase in dental premiums.
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