LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The premiums for the 2026-27 school year will increase 7.25% overall for the medical and dental insurance plans used by nearly every Nebraska school district, following action by the Educators Health Alliance (EHA), a consortium of three statewide public school groups that manages the plan.

All medical insurance rates will increase by 7.44%, and dental insurance rates will increase by 3.17% for active employees and retirees from the 2025-26 rate level.

“While our medical claims have increased in the most recent months, we are comfortable approving a rate increase below some of the industry surveys we have seen,” said Trish Guinan, EHA board chair and NSEA executive director. “Given the current rate of inflation, we are particularly pleased we’ve been able to mainta

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