District details midyear health-plan changes, reports $8M+ premium avoidance
Sarasota County Schools staff described midyear benefit design changes implemented July 1 after impact bargaining, including higher deductibles, new surcharges, a new specialty-drug tier and projected annual premium cost avoidance of more than $8 million; presenters recommended a 1.77% premium change for 2027 projections.
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Superintendent Connor introduced an extended workshop presentation on the district’s self-insured medical benefits and wellness programs. Ashley Romodka and Lynn Peterson said midyear plan design changes, ratified by SCTA, were implemented July 1 after the district declared financial urgency and completed impact bargaining with unions.
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