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We are excited to welcome Doug Pryor, ASA, EA, MAAA, to our Retiree Health team to head up our work for public plans.
Read moreDrug 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.
Read moreInterest 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.
Read moreResearch 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.
Read moreFavorable investment returns for a DB pension plan can be an opportunity for benefit improvements. There are many factors to consider when determining the level of spending for improvements, where to direct improvements, and when to implement them.
Read moreWorkers in construction and the trades are facing a mental health crisis. Learn how proactive communications can help multiemployer trusts make a real impact for members.
Read moreRael & Letson recently celebrated the retirement of longtime Consulting Actuary Mike Kaplan, FSA, EA, MAAA, honoring his 62-year career and lasting impact on the firm and the industry. Congratulations, Mike!
Read moreIn today’s volatile investment market, Trustees overseeing mature multiemployer DB plans may want to consider different strategies, such as annuity purchases and cashflow matching, to help reduce their financial risk.
Read moreA recent healthcare transparency study reveals wide disparities in hospital prices paid by private health plans across the U.S.—with private payers often paying much more that Medicare.
Read moreJim Whelpley will speak on public sector OPEB strategies and valuation issues at the virtual Conference of Consulting Actuaries on May 9.
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