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Bryan ISD outlines 2025 benefits changes; proposes $30 monthly district contribution increase
Summary
District staff told trustees the group benefits risk pool experienced doubling of high-cost claimants and higher ER use; the district transferred $1 million from fund balance and proposed raising its monthly contribution by $30 (from $485 to $515) per employee for 2025, with further plan design changes to be considered.
Assistant Superintendent Kevin Beesaw presented an overview of Bryan ISD's group benefits risk pool and potential plan design changes for 2025, saying the district saw approximately double the number of high-cost claimants and heavy use of free-standing emergency rooms this year. To help offset rising costs, the district transferred $1 million from fund balance and proposed increasing the district contribution by $30 monthly, raising it from $485 to $515 per employee.
Beesaw told trustees the district's proposed contribution exceeds the Texas Education Agency required contribution of $225 and that the district remains in line with neighboring districts while aiming to keep premiums affordable and maintain coverage. Staff said they will reconstitute a benefits committee made up of district staff across departments to vet plan design changes and will promote use of the Employee Health Center and Teladoc to reduce costly claims. Final plan changes and premium figures will be brought to the board at the September night meeting for a Jan. 1, 2025 effective date.
