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Employee health insurance moved to a state trust as rates rose 30%+
What happened
Administrators told the board that health insurance with the current carrier would go up by more than 30%. On April 28, 2026 the board approved joining the Florida Educator Health Trust (FLEHT), subject to approval by the state Financial Emergency Board. In June the board approved new Florida Blue health rates for July 2026-June 2027.
Why it matters to families
Health costs are one of the district's biggest expenses and affect take-home pay for staff.
The evidence
April 28, 2026 workshop and meeting minutes (FLEHT participation agreement approved); June 9, 2026 minutes (Florida Blue rates).
The source
Attachment #3 (04-28-2026 - School Board Workshop Minutes)See the full record for Union County School District.
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