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[quote=Anonymous]I keep seeing reference to dropping Carefirst in other threads, so I thought I'd share the update for everyone. While a change of insurance is unsettling, all three unions were involved in the decision, this is the more cost effective option, most healthcare providers are also with Cigna, and those that aren't Cigna is willing to work to add to the network.

[b]Joint Communication from MCEA, MCAAP, and SEIU Local 500[/b] 
 
Dear Member,

As you may have heard, effective January 1, 2023, MCPS will no longer offer CareFirst POS/HMO as a health insurance option. Instead, MCPS has made the decision to contract with Cigna and Kaiser to offer health insurance options to MCPS employees.

This decision was made in consultation with the Joint Employee Benefits Committee (JEBC) which, in addition to MCPS representatives from the Employee Retiree Service Center (ERSC), is comprised of representatives from all three employee associations: Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA), Montgomery County Association of Administrators and Principals (MCAAP/MCBOA), and Service Employees International Union Local 500 (SEIU). This committee is tasked with reviewing Requests for Proposals and making selection recommendations associated with the employee benefits plans designated by the Board of Education.

The employee associations and ERSC spent months reviewing health company contract proposals and met with each company to review their full proposals for health insurance. Through this process and after full review and careful consideration of all proposals, the JEBC unanimously recommended that MCPS contract with Cigna and Kaiser to provide health insurance to MCPS staff.

The JEBC believes these two options offer the most robust and comprehensive healthcare benefits to all employees and the most responsible fiscal choice for the school district. Beyond the comprehensive benefits provided by Cigna, the cost savings are so significant that we anticipate no premium increases to employee health care coverage. Additionally, after careful review of provider acceptance data, we are confident that there will be minimal disruption to your in-network care options. Cigna covers more physicians in the DMV than CareFirst. Cigna is committed to working with MCPS to further expand their in-network options.

Sincerely,

Jennifer Martin, President 
Montgomery County Education Association

Dr. Christine Handy, President 
Montgomery County Association of Administrators and Principals

Pia Morrison, President 
Service Employees International Union Local 500

If you have any questions, please email mceapublicaffairs@mceanea.org.[/quote]

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