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Brookings board approves three health plan options and raises stop‑loss deductible
Summary
Board approved three 2026–27 health‑insurance options for employees, increased the district stop‑loss deductible to $100,000 (estimated ~1.2% savings) and accepted a 7.9% dental premium increase; staff will require open enrollment and provide a benefits calculator to help employees choose.
The Brookings School Board voted to change its employee benefits menu for 2026–27, offering three health‑insurance choices and adjusting stop‑loss and dental funding parameters.
Stacy, who presented the insurance committee recommendation, said the district will replace its single previous option with three plans: a low‑deductible base plan with a $1,000 deductible and a $4,000 individual out‑of‑pocket maximum (a roughly 6.9% premium increase compared with the current low‑deductible plan);…
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