Company News | Retiree Health
Welcome to Kateryna Pryor, Actuary
We are excited to welcome Kateryna Pryor, ASA, MAAA, to our Retiree Health team with her expertise working with public agencies on retiree health issues.
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The latest news from the benefits and retirement industry
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Retiree Health | Health Benefits
The need for age-specific costs and implicit subsidies in retiree health valuations
Learn what the Actuarial Standards of Practice have to say about these controversial topics, and what they mean for a client’s retiree health valuation.
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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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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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California AB 1383: vetoed CalPERS pension reform proposal
California AB 1383 proposed changes to CalPERS pension benefits and contribution requirements for PEPRA members, potentially increasing costs for public agencies. Although the bill passed the Legislature, Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed it on September 20, 2026, so the proposed changes will not take effect.
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The rules that bind: Actuarial standards of practice and the actuarial board of counseling & discipline
Why can't an actuary make up any number for a retiree health valuation liability - what's it matter?! Learn why it does matter if the actuary wants to stay an actuary.
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Retiree Health Plans 101
Wes Yoder discusses challenges plan sponsors face when introducing and managing retiree health and welfare plans in Benefits Magazine.
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Retiree benefit costs and options
How to mitigate retiree costs as subsidy levels continue to grow over time.
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