BRIEF: Central Health board votes to shut down Sendero Health Plans

Sept. 13--Travis County's healthcare district, Central Health, is winding down its nonprofit health insurance provider, Sendero Health Plans.

Board members voted 4-3 Wednesday night to allocate $24 million to the nonprofit in fiscal year 2019 with plans to shut it down in the next two years. Board chair Dr. Guadalupe Zamora and board members Cynthia Valdez and Julie Oliver voted against the proposal. Sendero's board chair, Charles Bell, abstained, and board member Abigail Aiken was off the dais.

The decision by Central Health is subject to the approval of the Sendero board of directors, and the agency's budget will need to be approved by the Travis County Commissioners Court.

This is a developing story. Check back for details.

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