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Board approves FY2026 employee health and welfare plan renewal; medical premiums rise about 4.9%
Summary
The governing board approved the district's FY2026 employee health and welfare plan renewal after a presentation from HR director Glenda Cole that outlined a roughly 4.9% medical premium increase (about $35 per employee), dental and vision with 0% increases, and other plan changes.
The Casa Grande Union High School District governing board voted April 14 to renew the district's FY2026 employee health and welfare benefit plans after a presentation by Director of Human Resources Glenda Cole.
Cole told the board the district's medical premium will increase about 4.9, representing roughly a $35 monthly increase per employee — from about $705 to about $738 for single coverage — and an overall district medical cost increase in the range of $172,000 to $175,000. She said the district recommends continuing the current co-pay and high-deductible (HDHP) options with Kairos as the carrier and continuing a district contribution that covers 100% of single coverage for both plan options.
Cole also reported the dental plan (Delta Dental) and vision plan (Avigis/Avisis as read in materials) show 0% increases; basic life, AD&D and voluntary life insurance reflect a large percentage increase in rate but a modest absolute district cost (approximately $15,000). Short-term disability and flexible spending arrangements showed little or no premium change.
Board members asked about family coverage costs and whether bundling with other pools could reduce employee costs. One board member estimated family premiums could be "about $400 or $500 up to $600 per pay period," and the HR director said detailed family-tier numbers were included in the packet and could be retrieved for staff. The HR presentation also described district contributions to HSAs for employees who choose the HDHP option.
After discussion the board moved to approve the FY2026 employee health and welfare benefit plan renewal as presented. The motion passed on a roll-call vote.
The district will provide plan documents and employee notices with the enrollment window and specific family-tier rates.
