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Gallagher reports early drop in claims; urges continued monitoring and reserve planning
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Gallagher told the Lafayette Parish School System board insurance committee that claims through March ran about 5% below the prior 12 months, credited network changes and direct contracting for some savings, and recommended continued monitoring and reserve planning. Gallagher emphasized the data are preliminary.
Gallagher Benefit Services presented a financial summary to the Lafayette Parish School System Board Insurance Committee, saying medical claims through March were running roughly 5% below the previous 12‑month rolling average and recommending the district continue to monitor performance before making funding changes.
The Gallagher presenter (speaker 9) explained that a per‑member‑per‑month accounting approach smooths monthly census fluctuations across active employees and various retiree classes. He said the district moved to the Aetna Choice and the Verity Healthcare Net networks on Jan. 1 and pursued direct contracts with high‑use providers; Gallagher’s analysis found the…
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