State moves to salary-based health premiums; Davie County Schools alerts employees of Oct.13–31 open enrollment window

Superintendent Dr. Belcher briefed the board on changes to the State Health Plan and an open-enrollment window that affects Davie County Schools employees.

Dr. Belcher said the State Health Plan faces an estimated $500 million shortfall and will move to salary‑based premium tiers. He said premiums will be grouped into salary bands (under $50,000; $50,000–$65,000; $65,000–$90,000; and $90,000 and over) and that the district will communicate the detailed premium impact as plan materials are distributed. He emphasized the short open-enrollment window — Oct. 13 to Oct. 31 — and asked board members to encourage staff to open and review mailed plan materials.

Dr. Belcher noted the health-plan decisions come from the state treasurer’s office and are not local choices; the district will notify employees and answer questions as the state releases plan details.