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Employee health insurance premiums up 22.4%
What happened
The division's employee health insurance renewal came in 22.4% higher for 2026-27, after a 12% rise the year before; staff said a handful of high-cost claims drove medical costs from about $3 million to $5 million in three years. The board kept the 88/12 split for single coverage, so the division and employees share the increase, and approved the renewal on March 23, 2026.
Why it matters to families
Higher premiums take money that could go to raises or programs, and employees pay part of the increase.
The evidence
February 23, 2026 minutes: 'we received our health insurance premium renewal rate. That rate came in at 22.4%.' March 23 minutes, Chair Davis: 'That rate is excruciating.'
The source
Draft minutes, February 23, 2026 regular meetingSee the full record for King George County Schools.
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