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Board approves Kaiser Permanente and vendor contracts for district health plan
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Summary
The board approved a resolution to continue the district’s medical plan with Kaiser Permanente (effective July 1, 2026 with renewal options) and direct contracts with 1Medical and StrataMed; staff said Kaiser forgave a prior FY23–24 risk-share balance and that cost‑sharing details will be decided later.
The Colorado Springs School District No. 11 board on March 4 approved resolution 2026‑32 to continue the district medical plan with Kaiser Permanente effective July 1, 2026, and to enter direct contracts with 1Medical and StrataMed.
Staff explained the arrangement at the February meeting and summarized financial and contractual terms: the Kaiser contract would run July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 with options for two additional one‑year renewals at a rate cap; 1Medical and StrataMed agreements also begin July 1 with annual renewal options. Staff noted Kaiser agreed to forgive the FY23–24 risk‑share balance as part of the overall strategy. StrataMed services will be funded through the district’s health plan trust.
Board members asked whether new plan options and associated employee cost allocations had been communicated to staff; presenters said specific cost‑sharing details had not yet been finalized and would be discussed later when budget assumptions are clearer.
The board approved the resolution by roll call. The vote included aye responses from all directors present.
