Brookfield R-III School District Seeks New Health Insurance Provider

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The Brookfield R-III Board of Education is expected to review bids in April for the district's health insurance coverage, as their current provider, the Missouri Educators Unified Health Plan, is dissolving at the end of the current school year. Superintendent Dr. Eric Hoyt is set to present the bids at the board's next meeting on April 21.

Why it matters

Finding a new health insurance provider is a critical issue for the Brookfield R-III School District, as providing affordable and comprehensive health coverage for its employees is a key part of attracting and retaining quality teachers and staff.

The details

In addition to the health insurance matter, the Brookfield R-III Board also approved final reading of policy updates from the Missouri School Boards Association and hired several new teachers, including a new band teacher and a high school social studies teacher.

• The Brookfield R-III Board of Education is expected to review bids for a new health insurance provider at their April 21 meeting.
• The district's current health insurance consortium, the Missouri Educators Unified Health Plan, is dissolving at the end of the current 2025-2026 school year.

What’s next

The Brookfield R-III Board of Education will review bids for a new health insurance provider at their April 21 meeting and select a new plan to take effect for the 2026-2027 school year.