CPS health insurance premiums expected to rise 20% next school year

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 of any dependents to employees.

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.