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Board elects 80/20 health-insurance cost-sharing under Public Act 152 for 2026
Summary
Durand Area Schools voted unanimously to elect coverage under 2011 Public Act 152 and adopt an 80/20 employer/employee cost-sharing model for the district's publicly funded health plan for Jan. 1–Dec. 21, 2026.
The Durand Area Schools Board of Education voted unanimously Oct. 13 to elect to comply with 2011 Public Act 152 and adopt an 80/20 cost-sharing model for publicly funded health insurance coverage in 2026.
"Moved by member Shephard and supported by member X. Zdunic that the Board of Education hereby elects to comply with the requirement of 2011 Public Act 152, adopting an 80/20 cost-sharing model for the Publicly Funded Health Insurance Contribution Act. Medical plan coverage will be from January 1, 2026, through December 21, 2026, as presented," the meeting record states. The motion passed on a roll-call vote with all four members present voting yes.
The minutes record the board's procedural election and the coverage dates but do not list plan premiums, projected district cost changes, or affected employee groups. The record also does not include any public comment or board discussion in the minutes explaining the board's choice of the 80/20 split.
