District to end Marathon Health clinic partnership, contract with First Stop for virtual care

The West Lafayette Com School Corp announced it will end its existing partnership with Marathon Health and begin a new arrangement with First Stop to provide virtual medical and mental‑health services for employees and plan participants.

Board members said the WLC insurance committee recommended the change after staff and committee feedback indicated interest in quick, convenient virtual-care options. Administration expects the transition to reduce costs while increasing access to virtual services; details of the new contract and effective date were not specified in the meeting.

Administrators noted the Marathon Health relationship began during the COVID period and that changing health‑care arrangements requires coordination with staff and benefit plan administrators. The board did not take a formal vote recorded on the public minutes in the meeting segments provided but directed administration to notify Marathon Health of the change and pursue the First Stop partnership.

Administration will provide additional information on next steps and timelines as the district finalizes contract details.