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Company News | Retirement

Joshua Allmen appointed to national actuarial committee

Joshua Allmen has been appointed to the American Academy of Actuaries’ Multiemployer Plans Committee, where he will contribute actuarial insight and policy expertise to support sound retirement outcomes nationwide.

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Company News

Another great IFEBP annual conference

IFEBP continues to be one of the biggest and best gatherings of trustees, administrators, vendors, consultants and other industry experts.

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Health Benefits | Communications

Bridging the gap in mental health coverage

There is a gap between mental health coverage and actual care received. Consider these strategies to provide access to effective, affordable, timely care.

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Company News

SOC 2 Type II audit completed

We are excited to announce that Rael & Letson has successfully completed a SOC 2 Type II audit and received our audit certificate.

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Retiree Health | Retirement

OPEB and Pension updates for public agencies in California

Major developments around fiscal year returns, inflation, and CalPERS reporting could affect public agencies in California over the coming years.

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Communications | Health Benefits

Wellness program not performing? Try a strategic communications boost

Before replacing a wellness program or vendor, you might want to check your communications. Even the best programs can face low engagement when there is poor or confusing outreach or issues accessing services.

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Retiree Health | Company News

Welcome to Doug Pryor, Consulting Actuary – Public Plans

We are excited to welcome Doug Pryor, ASA, EA, MAAA, to our Retiree Health team to head up our work for public plans.

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PBM Consulting | Health Benefits

Rethinking drug rebates

Drug rebates are meant to lower costs, but limited transparency and misaligned incentives raise questions. Learn how employers can evaluate PBM practices and ensure their plan delivers real value and long-term savings.

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Health Benefits

Psychedelics and mental health

Interest in psychedelic-assisted therapy is rising, but coverage in multiemployer plans remains rare. Learn how sponsors can evaluate this evolving space—and why communication is key to improving access, safety, and awareness.

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Health Benefits

Getting a grip on excessive healthcare spending

Research shows that health care utilization—not just high prices—is the main driver of spending variation across U.S. counties. Learn how plan sponsors can address both cost and volume to improve value, and why local patterns matter more than ever.

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