CPS health insurance premiums expected to rise 20% next school year
Ryan Shiner
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
The Columbia Board of Education has asked the district to raise health insurance premiums by 20% for the upcoming school year.
That request came after a Thursday morning meeting. The district will take on the cost of the premiums next year, but will pass along costs to any dependents employees have on their plans.
This was nearly 10% lower than what the consultant recommended to fully cover the expected cost increases.
The increase will be part of next year’s budget which should be presented in May.