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Columbus Schools Face $23M Insurance Blow | Columbus News
Columbus City Schools faces a $23.5 million financial blow after an overestimated health insurance deal with Aon left their self-insurance fund dangerously underfunded — but the crisis is contained thanks to a reserve fund, sparing daily operations. Board members demand accountability, while union leaders call for better transparency and safeguards, especially for low-wage staff. The spike in costs? Blamed on pricey weight-loss drugs like GLP-1, which Aon failed to account for — even as others cut coverage. An HR staffer may have signed off without understanding the risks or keeping records…
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