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Lubbock ISD staff recommend Blue Cross plans, CVS and UMC physicians for 2026 benefits; district to continue $391 employee contribution
Summary
District staff recommended University Medical Center Physicians for zero-copay clinics, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas for medical and dental, and CVS Caremark for prescription coverage; the district will continue contributing $391 per employee toward plans.
At the Aug. 14 Lubbock ISD workshop, Lisa Thompson, Executive Director of Payroll, Risk Management and Benefits, presented final recommendations for the district’s 2026 health plans and summarized premium guidance for staff.
Thompson said the district issued requests for proposals across health-related plans and recommended University Medical Center Physicians for zero-copay clinics; Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas Dental for dental; Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas for medical; and CVS Caremark for prescription coverage. She said the district will continue contributing $391 per employee toward the health plan and highlighted additional employee incentives such as a wellness program, gym reimbursement, a diabetes program, free vaccines, zero-copay clinics, and an employee assistance program.
Thompson and staff emphasized that the recommended plans followed a competitive RFP process and that staff had made repeated communications to employees about proposed premium changes. Final approval was scheduled for the board’s August regular meeting.
