Story perspectives

Denver Schools to End 50-Year Health Care Partnership Amid Cost Dispute

1/7/2026

46 9

Summary

Story summary

Denver Public Schools plans to end its more than 50-year health care partnership with Kaiser Permanente for employees.
Denver Public Schools says Kaiser Permanente was not selected in proposal review and would triple health care costs.
Kaiser Permanente disputes this claim, stating its proposal would yield savings.
Teachers, including union president Robert Gould, fear losing long-time doctors and demand cost data transparency ahead of a January 12 benefits board meeting.

1 of 1

Story summary

Denver Public Schools plans to end its more than 50-year health care partnership with Kaiser Permanente for employees.
Denver Public Schools says Kaiser Permanente was not selected in proposal review and would triple health care costs.
Kaiser Permanente disputes this claim, stating its proposal would yield savings.
Teachers, including union president Robert Gould, fear losing long-time doctors and demand cost data transparency ahead of a January 12 benefits board meeting.