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Benefits broker: rising health‑care costs push Pueblo D70 to renew Cigna plans, add dental
Summary
District benefits broker presented 2026 renewal analysis showing industry trends and recommended renewing four Cigna plans, eliminating one low‑enrollment option, and adding dental to the portfolio to reduce medical renewal rates.
Dave Vecchio, the district's benefits broker, presented the district's 2026 insurance renewal analysis and recommended plan adjustments to address rising health-care costs.
Vecchio summarized national and state trend data, citing PricewaterhouseCoopers’ projection of 8.5% and Aon’s 9.6% for national medical-cost trend. He said Colorado varies more widely, noting a 7% to 16.1% range across carriers and regions. Vecchio described several cost drivers: growth in…
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