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Disparities in hospital pricing are costing multiemployer trusts

A 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.

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Retiree Health | Health Benefits

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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Retirement

Summary of IRS proposed regulations

On January 10, 2025, the IRS issued proposed regulations regarding automatic enrollment and catch-up contribution provisions of the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022.

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Health Benefits | PBM Consulting

Managing GLP-1 plan exclusions

High claims costs and the high demand of popular weight loss medications can lead to necessary plan exclusions, but is exclusion the right path?

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Communications

Helping plan participants understand their benefits and how to use them

Clear, consistent and regularly scheduled communications can help plan participants understand and make the most of their benefits.

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Health Benefits | Retiree Health

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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Health Benefits | PBM Consulting

Time to review your Pharmacy Benefit Manager contract?

Need to benchmark your current agreement? Help negotiate a favorable deal? Find lower cost options for expensive medications? We can help.

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Communications | Company News

Aukema & Associates is now a division of Rael & Letson

Rael & Letson acquires full-service communications agency, Aukema & Associates! Now operating as the Communications Consulting Division.

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Health Benefits | Retiree Health

Retiree benefit costs and options

How to mitigate retiree costs as subsidy levels continue to grow over time.

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Retirement

Assessing your pension plan’s risks

What is a dangerous funded status for your Plan? Completing a risk assessment can help address problems before it’s too late.

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