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Rantoul board approves 2026 benefits plan; single coverage employer share rises about 17.5%
Summary
The board approved a $2,800/100% Blue Cross Blue Shield plan for 2026, raising the district contribution for single coverage from $682.50/month to $801.72/month (a 17.47% increase); dental and vision premiums also rose.
The Rantoul City Schools #137 Board approved the district's 2026 employee benefits package on Oct. 16 after reviewing plan options from the Illinois Educators Risk Management Program (IERMP). The board approved offering the $2,800/100% Blue Cross Blue Shield plan effective Jan. 1, 2026; the current $2,500/100% plan is no longer offered.
District staff told the board the employer share of single coverage — currently $682.50 per covered employee — will increase to $801.72 per month, a 17.47% increase. The district will continue to provide a $250 reimbursement toward the individual deductible. Dental premiums rose about 15%, and vision premiums rose about 11%; the district pays 100% of the employee‑only dental premium and does not contribute to vision premiums.
Board Member Niki Pettit made the motion to approve the plan and Moto Johnson seconded; the motion carried (6‑0, 1 absent). Board discussion emphasized the district's intention to maintain competitive compensation and benefits while noting the premium increases.
