November 3, 2026 at 4:30 PM - Health Advisory Committee

Description:  Note: The Committee reserves the right to (1) take items in a different order, (2) combine two or more Agenda items for consideration, and (3) to remove an item from the Agenda or delay discussion relating to an item on the Agenda at any time, in or to accomplish the business on the Agenda in the most efficient manner.
 

Description:  Public comment will be taken during this agenda item regarding any item appearing on the agenda.  A sign-up sheet is provided and individuals may address the committee by indicating their desire to speak and the topic about which they will speak.  The committee reserves the right to limit the amount of time that will be allowed for each individual to speak.  (The time allotted is nontransferable for each speaker.)  The committee is precluded from acting on items raised during Public Comment that are not already on the agenda.  No action may be taken on a matter discussed under this item until the matter is included on an agenda as an item on which action may be taken.  Public Comment #2 will provide an opportunity for public comment on any matter within the Committee's jurisdiction, control, or advisory authority.  

Description:  Comments from committee members are invited at this time for any item not specifically addressed elsewhere in the agenda.  The intent of this standing item is to allow committee members to provide feedback to the committee as a whole regarding membership questions and comments.  Committee members should limit the amount of time and be respectful of time constraints and not be repetitive of other committee members' comments.

Description:  Attached are the minutes of the September 29, 2026, Health Advisory Committee Meeting for review and approval.

Description:  A representative from DCSD's broker, LP Insurance Services, Inc., will review employee vs dependent cost and revenue, provide a comparison of school district health plans, and discuss self-funded vs fully insured health plans. 

Description:  A representative from Douglas County School District's Third Party Administrator, Hometown Health, will review customer service options for self-funded and fully insured health plans.

Description:  Review and discussion of the Health Fund’s projected financial position, proposed January 2027 benefit changes, additional employee contributions by coverage tier, alternative recovery options, and a five-year reserve recovery schedule. The Health Advisory Committee may recommend that the Superintendent advance tiered Option A and the reserve recovery plan to the Board of Trustees, with the negotiated employer contribution remaining unchanged. At the direction of the Board of Trustees, the Health Advisory Committee will provide a fully insured plan option for Board consideration. The recommendation is subject to final broker pricing and validation of revenue, savings, affordability, enrollment impacts, bargaining requirements, and implementation timing.

Description:  Committee members will discuss or review any correspondence received pertaining to the Advisory Health Insurance Committee.

Description:  Committee members will discuss or propose upcoming items for future agenda items in addition to setting the next meeting date(s) and times.

Description:  Public comment will be taken during this agenda item on any matter within the committee's jurisdiction, control, or advisory authority.  No action may be taken on a matter discussed under this item until the matter is included on an agenda as an item on which action may be taken.  A sign-up sheet is provided and individuals may address the committee by indicating their desire to speak and the topic about which they will speak.  The committee reserves the right to limit the amount of time that will be allowed for each individual to speak.  (The time allotted in nontransferable for each speaker.)  The committee is precluded from acting on items raised during Public Comment that re not already on the agenda.  No action may be taken on a matter discussed under this item until the matter is included on an agenda as an item on which action may be taken.  

Description:  (*) Times are estimated.  Items on the Agenda may be taken out of order.  The Health Advisory Committee may combine two or more agenda items for consideration, and may remove an item from the agenda or delay discussion relating to an item on the agenda at any time. Generally speaking, the item will be heard no earlier than the time indicated.

If copies of the complete agenda (and supporting materials) are desired in advance, they may be obtained at the District Office on the Friday or Monday preceding a regular Tuesday meeting of the Committee.  Please contact Terri Willoughby at 775-782-5134 or twilloughby@dcsd.k12.nv.us.

Notice to Individuals with Disabilities: Members of the public who require special assistance or accommodations are asked to notify the District Administration at 1638 Mono Avenue, Minden, Nevada, 89423, or by calling 782-5134, so that such notification is received at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the meeting.  In conformance with the Open Meeting Law, it is hereby noted that the agenda for the meeting of the Douglas County School District Health Advisory Committee has been posted at the following locations:

Douglas County School District, Minden, NV
District website: www.dcsd.k12.nv.us
State of Nevada website: https://notice.nv.gov