Testimonials
Dexter R-XI School District
In February 2021, Dexter R-XI School District was faced with every employer’s annual dilemma – continue with their current health insurance offering or establish a new plan for their employees. In the previous year, Superintendent Amy James noted that the insurance plan the district had in place had become limited and expensive. James decided it was time to find a new health plan to better meet the needs of District employees, spouses and dependents.
She began the process with the Insurance Committee of the School District, evaluating the current plan, individuals enrolled and claims. The Committee worked to identify non-negotiable items, such as plan offerings, affordability and accessibility, taking employee opinions into account. “The feedback gathered from what employees were looking for in an insurance plan played a vital role in the entire process,” notes James.
After meeting with various insurance providers, Saint Francis Health Plans was selected as the new insurance plan, effective July 1, 2021.
As an educational institution, our priority is always our people. Since July of 2021, the Dexter R-XI School District has been partnering with Saint Francis Health Plans to provide exceptional, affordable healthcare benefits that support their well-being. What sets Saint Francis apart is their collaborative approach to care. They seamlessly bridge the gap between our staff and local healthcare providers. This ensures that our educators and support staff receive coordinated, high-quality medical attention without administrative headaches. Investing in Saint Francis Health Plans has not only given our employees peace of mind but also strengthened our recruitment and retention efforts by offering quality benefits that fit within our budget constraints.
Jackson R-2 School District
Being part of Saint Francis Health Plans has given our employees and their families access to quality care and local providers while keeping costs low, which benefits everyone involved. This collaboration helps us offer our employees an expanded network of providers and more immediate service, enabling them to receive preventive, primary, and emergent care as needed.
Kelpro, Inc.
Eric Sadler, Product Sales Manager at Kelpro, Inc., saw an ad for Saint Francis Health Plans while watching television in early 2022. The custom metal fabrication plant where he worked in Sikeston had been facing a challenge with hiring and retaining good employees because they did not offer health insurance. With approximately 25 employees in the company, they did not know of any affordable options.
Kelpro learned Health Plans is a direct contracting option backed by Saint Francis Healthcare System. Through the insurance program, participants have access to Saint Francis facilities and providers, as well as other local providers outside of the Saint Francis Network. Health Plans aims to lower member and employer costs, improve member benefits and establish long-term partnerships with care providers to provide affordable, quality healthcare to the region.
Kelpro decided Health Plans was the solution it had been looking for and began offering it to employees in May 2022.
“Health Plans has opened up [access to healthcare] for some of our guys out in the shop because, before that, the company could not afford to offer health insurance,” Sadler said. “[Health Plans is] affordable for them.”
KT Power Systems
KT Power in Cape Girardeau wanted a more substantial solution for a group health plan. The company’s leadership knew maintaining the amount being contributed to their employee plans would be difficult with the current trend. Saint Francis Health Plans’ cost containment features and engagement with members was just why KT Power came along side as a client partner.
One of the things I appreciate most about Saint Francis Health Plan is their commitment to our employees’ health. They are always looking for ways to improve through member feedback, keep us informed and engaged, offer convenient health screenings, and provide competitive procedure pricing that helps deliver real value to both our employees and our company.
