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Taylor County board hears pitch to join statewide educator health trust; presenter cites possible long-term savings
Summary
At its Dec. 9 meeting the Taylor County School Board heard a presentation from the Florida Educator Health Trust (Fleet) on a superintendent-run insurance trust that its presenter said could deliver long-term savings and greater purchasing power, especially for pharmaceuticals. The board requested district-specific comparisons and follow-up technical briefings.
Dave Stevens, presenting on behalf of Fleet, told the Taylor County School Board on Dec. 9 that the Florida Educator Health Trust is a superintendent-run nonprofit trust that aims to return control and transparency to school districts that join. "It's the Florida Educator Health Trust," Stevens said, describing Fleet as a way for districts to gain buying power and reduce year-to-year volatility in benefits costs.
Stevens said Fleet requires participating districts to be or become self-insured and to sign a participation agreement; each district would appoint a trustee and receive one vote. He said members benefit from pooled purchasing for…
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