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Manassas board hears plan to move to partially self‑funded health insurance
Summary
Manassas City Schools heard a presentation from Executive Director Katie Fischer and USI's Greg Snow on moving to a partially self-funded health plan, citing better data, plan flexibility and potential budget savings while noting startup risk and reinsurance needs. The board asked about privacy, reserves and timelines.
The Manassas City School Board on the special-work-session agenda heard a detailed presentation on a proposed shift from Local Choice/fully insured coverage to a partially self-funded health insurance model.
Executive Director Katie Fischer opened the item, saying the meeting's goal was "to discuss our steps for moving forward" on a partial self-fund option and the timeline for the next fiscal year. She introduced Greg Snow of USI, who walked the board through the funding spectrum, how reinsurance would work and procurement steps leading to a proposed July 1, 2027 effective date.
Why this matters: A move to partial self-funding would change how the division pays for claims during the year (pay-as-you-go) and give Manassas more control over plan design, pharmacy and utilization data, and retained reserves. Snow told the board the value proposition is more data and…
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