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Arlington ISD examines on-site clinics, wellness incentives as health-care costs climb
Summary
Trustees heard staff point to 20 high-cost claimants that account for about $11 million of $45 million in annual claims, and discussed options including a TRS ActiveCare pilot, on-site employee clinics (estimated $2.5M'$3M/year) and enhanced wellness incentives to reduce long-term claims.
Arlington ISD trustees on April 9 received a follow-up briefing on the district's teacher-health coverage and potential steps to curb rising costs, including a TRS ActiveCare pilot, stronger wellness incentives and on-site clinics.
Scott Kale, who presented the analysis with Holly Stambaugh, said the district's claims picture is driven by a small number of very expensive medical cases: “We do have about 20 high cost claimants. And those 20 high cost claimants are $11,000,000 of our $45,000,000, claims,” Kale said, noting the district takes in roughly $40 million in premiums and is currently running at a…
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