Health benefits and retirement news for labor and trust professionals
Supporting funds during the carrier selection process
As Taft-Hartley funds navigate the carrier selection process, consultants should consider ways to help guide and ease them through each step.
Fact vs. fiction: Health benefits strategy misconceptions
Setting the record straight on misconceptions that may cost funds in both unrealized savings opportunities and talent.
Tips to stand out as a strategic advisor to Taft-Hartley funds
Offering proactive, year-round, tailored guidance may help consultants earn trustees’ trust and help them better manage their funds.
6 trends shaping Taft-Hartley benefit strategies in 2026
Explore key trends shaping Taft-Hartley benefits in 2026 — covering costs, governance and engagement.
Balancing budgets and benefits: Strategies for Taft Hartley funds to maintain and build reserve levels
A strategic, end-to-end approach to cost management is essential for consultants and Taft‑Hartley funds to preserve reserves while maintaining benefit quality.
Snapshots and strategies for managing complex conditions
These insights and recommendations may help Taft-Hartley groups better support members with cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, musculoskeletal disorders and obesity.
The next frontier in health plan designs
In today’s economic environment, carriers and plan sponsors are exploring health plan designs that aim to reduce costs and provide a better member experience.