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Sturgeon Bay board hears options as member districts leave NEW Health Consortium; 6% renewal 'back on the table'
Summary
Board members discussed whether to withdraw from the NEW Health Consortium after two districts signaled withdrawal; staff said a 6% renewal from the current provider is again an option but alternative carriers quoted higher increases and trade-offs over network breadth and consortium membership remain.
The Sturgeon Bay School District Board of Education discussed on March 18 whether the district should withdraw from the NEW Health Consortium after nearby members submitted formal notices to leave.
Board staff told trustees that two member districts — Gibraltar and Southern Door — had indicated they would leave, which would leave Sturgeon Bay and Sevastapole as the remaining consortium members. Dan (district staff) told the board the district received multiple updated bids and broker advice and that, "we did get information from M3 today that the 6% is back on the table," referring to the current provider's renewal offer.
Why it matters: Health insurance renewal decisions affect staff take-home pay, benefits continuity and the district budget. Board…
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