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to the UBA Employee Benefits Webinar Series ​on the third Tuesday of every month.
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UBA hosts a live 45-minute intermediate-level employee benefits webinar to help employers and HR professionals
gain knowledge about ever-evolving employee benefits.​
  • UBA Partner Firm employees and clients receive complimentary registration.
  • Register now to secure access to the on-demand replay, even if you can’t attend live.

2025 UBA Employee Benefits Webinar Series

August
Aug. 19, 2025
1 p.m. CT
Ready to Manage Risk and Cost in a Self-funded Plan?  
 
Join this webinar to explore key strategies for balancing risk and controlling costs in self-funded health plans.​​​
Presented by:
Brad Kopcha, Executive VP, Business Development, Benecon
Key Takeaways
  1. Learn the latest claim drivers in stop loss.
  2. Understand volume vs. frequency.
  3. Gain insights into stop loss market renewal trends.

September
Sept. 16, 2025
1 p.m. CT
Ready to Maximize Savings with Cost-Effective Group Health Solutions?
 
Join this webinar to explore innovative strategies for reducing healthcare costs while maintaining quality benefits.​
Presented by:
Micky Pingree, Area VP, Allstate Benefits
Key Takeaways
  1. Discover cost-effective strategies for structuring group health plans.
  2. Learn how alternative funding models can reduce expenses.
  3. Explore solutions that balance affordability with quality care.

February
February 18 , 2025
1 p.m. CT
Ready to Gain a Competitive Edge with Health Plan Transparency and Data?  

Join this month's webinar to explore the advantages of owning your data—amid key regulations like the Consolidated Appropriations Act Hospital Transparency Rule and the Transparency in Coverage Act.
Presented by:
Hugh O'Toole, CEO, Innovu
Key Takeaways
  1. Gain insights into innovative strategies adopted by leading employers.
  2. Understand how to enhance healthcare outcomes.
  3. Learn how to harness data to yield financial benefits.

March
March 18, 2025
1 p.m. CT
Ready to Explore a Captive Strategy?

Join this month's webinar to discover why captives should be a key consideration for your organization. 
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Presented by: 
​Mick Rodgers, Executive VP, Axial Benefits Group
Key Takeaways
  1. Understand how a captive structure works and its potential benefits.
  2. Learn how pricing is determined and what factors influence costs.
  3. Discover the right questions to ask when assessing captives.​
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April
April 15, 2025 
1 p.m. CT
Ready to Navigate Employers’ New Fiduciary Responsibilities in Pharmacy Benefits?

Join this webinar to learn how the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) expands employers’ fiduciary duties.​
Presented by:
Christine Johnston, President, and Co-Founder, Foundational Pharmacy Strategies
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Key Takeaways
  1. Understand your health plan's fiduciary responsibilities under the CAA.
  2. Gain insights into how organizations and benefit plan officers are being held accountable.
  3. Learn how to ensure pharmacy plan compliance.       

May
May 20, 2025
1 p.m. CT
Ready to Strengthen Your Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) Contracts to Protect Your Plan?
 
Join this webinar to uncover key strategies for negotiating PBM contracts, reducing costs, and ensuring transparency to protect your organization’s bottom line.​
Presented by:
David Keisner, Senior VP, Pharmacy Benefits Analyst, Stephens Insurance
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Cheri Rambo, EVP Business Development, Navion
Key Takeaways
  1. Learn how to spot and eliminate hidden fees in PBM contracts.
  2. Understand contract terms that promote pricing clarity and accountability.
  3. Discover negotiation tactics that drive cost-effective pharmacy benefits. ​

June
June 17, 2025
1 p.m. CT
Ready to Take Control of Rising Healthcare Costs?
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Join this webinar to explore proven strategies for managing high-cost healthcare, from targeted disease management to cost-saving treatments and proactive financial planning.
Presented by:
Steve Savanna, SVP, Sales
Dan McCarthy, SVP, Sales
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Key Takeaways
  1. Learn strategies to control expenses tied to significant health conditions and treatments.
  2. Discover emerging trends and innovations to reduce healthcare spending.
  3. Gain insights on strategic health insurance planning and adapting to regulatory changes.

July
July 15, 2025 
1 p.m. CT
Ready to move from Fully Insured to Self-Funded? 
Join this webinar to learn how self-funding can help lower costs and practical steps to prepare for a successful transition.
Presented by:
Mike Cavallo, Vice President of Reinsurance, Lucent Health, Lucent Health
Key Takeaways
  1. Identify cost-saving opportunities available with self-funded plans
  2. Explore plan design options and risk management strategies to support your transition
  3. Understand your requirements as a plan fiduciary              
Thank you to our valued UBA Alliances for sharing their expertise.​
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