County health plan rises 9% as GLP‑1 drugs drive pharmacy costs; consultants propose sourcing and plan changes A consultant review found Cameron County'''s health plan costs rose about 9.16% year over year to roughly $22.13 million, with five GLP‑1 drugs accounting for about 47% of pharmacy costs. Consultants recommended options including international sourcing, specialty tiers, and coinsurance; commissioners directed staff to pursue feasibility and brought

Cameron County's health plan costs have surged by 9.16%, driven largely by high expenses from GLP-1 drugs, prompting urgent discussions on cost-saving strategies.

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Consultant: Waco ISD medical plan trending above budget; TRS ActiveCare not recommended now Gallagher presented August 2025 plan-level data showing gross monthly medical expense near $1.7 million (about $948 per-employee per-month), year-to-date expense about $10.7 million and a calendar-year variance roughly 8.2% over budget. The consultant told trustees he does not recommend moving to TRS ActiveCare this year, citing rebate loss, runout

Waco ISD's medical plan is facing an $811,000 deficit, and a switch to TRS ActiveCare could cost the district over $1 million in potential rebates.

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LaSalle County plan running above expected costs as consultants cite large claims, pharmacy trends Consultants told the LaSalle County Insurance Committee the county’s self‑insured health plan is running above expected costs in 2025 driven by large claims and pharmacy specialty drugs; consultants recommended biosimilar switches and increased member engagement with the HealthJoy app.

LaSalle County’s health plan costs are soaring in 2025 due to a surge in large claims and specialty drugs, leaving the county to navigate significant financial challenges ahead.

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McAllen ISD tackles rising specialty drug costs with potential $1.4M savings plan McAllen ISD explores cost containment strategies to reduce pharmacy expenses and improve employee health.

McAllen ISD is taking bold steps to combat skyrocketing specialty drug costs, potentially saving $1.4 million while prioritizing employee health!

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