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Florida TaxWatch Calls for SGIP Overhaul to Prevent $1.7B Shortfall

10/6/2025

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Florida TaxWatch urges revising chronic-condition treatment to protect State Group Insurance Program (SGIP) trust fund.
A report warns of $1.7 billion shortfall by FY 2029-30 without changes.
Dominic Calabro, TaxWatch president, proposes increasing employee contributions to align with peers; could save $446 million.
Chronic pain is a leading care driver for SGIP's 171,000 subscribers. The report endorses interdisciplinary pain management.

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Story summary

Florida TaxWatch urges revising chronic-condition treatment to protect State Group Insurance Program (SGIP) trust fund.
A report warns of $1.7 billion shortfall by FY 2029-30 without changes.
Dominic Calabro, TaxWatch president, proposes increasing employee contributions to align with peers; could save $446 million.
Chronic pain is a leading care driver for SGIP's 171,000 subscribers. The report endorses interdisciplinary pain management.