County insurers brief commissioners; panel recommends Baylor Scott & White options with nonstop card
Jul 31, 2026
An outside benefits presenter outlined market shifts after Curative signaled contract nonrenewals and recommended county move to Baylor Scott & White plans paired with a 'nonstop' card or a PPO option. Commissioners pressed for enrollment materials and clarification on local provider coverage and emergency transfers.
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A benefits presenter (S5) told the court the group insurance market has changed from a handful of carriers to dozens, naming Curative, Gravy and Sidecar as new entrants. S5 said Curative will not renew its contract with Baylor Scott & White and that network losses make Curative an unreliable option for the county this year.
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