A proposed health insurance overhaul at Orange County Public Schools in Florida could raise out-of-pocket medical costs by as much as 6.5 times the current amount for teachers and staff.
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According to WFTV, Orange County Public Schools is weighing benefit changes that would drastically push family deductibles far higher than existing levels.
On the SureFit plan, the district would raise the family deductible from $600 to $4,000, while on the OA Plus Hybrid Plan it would increase from $800 to $6,000 — a 650% jump.
Under the district’s offer, family coverage on the SureFit plan would cost $588 per paycheck instead of $266. The Classroom Teachers Association’s counterproposal asked for $293 instead…