Florida Blue has proposed an aggregate rate increase of 8.71% across the four plans offered by the district.  This increase was due to Affordable Care Act (ACA) plan requirements and fees, the Sarasota County School Board trend of 6.1% and retention of 10% premium or approximately $190,000.  The estimated 2014 calendar year total plan cost [district paid & employee paid] based on enrollments as of August 2013 is $38,235.291.  This is an increase of $3,064,254 or an aggregate of 8.71%.  The estimate does not include retirees or Cobra.