Overview

Announcing the December 2009 Dates

Retiree Healthcare West takes a truly comprehensive look at the unique challenges you face in reducing your retiree healthcare costs and liabilities. In today’s economy, employers cannot ignore the financial realities of providing coverage and support to current and future retirees. As healthcare reform continues to evolve in Washington, DC, this conference is designed for employers looking for the next steps. Speakers will delve into the difficult topics like pre-65 retiree coverage, cost-sharing designs, Medicare Part D, Medicare Advantage and health management. Building on past successes and fresh ideas from alumni, the Conference Advisory Board and research, the event will feature enhanced content and benefits, including:

• Action Plans to Help You Respond to What’s Happening with Healthcare Reform in Washington
• Expert Analysis on Policy Changes
• Multiple Case Studies Covering Best Practices & Lessons Learned
• Proven Solutions to Manage GASB-45 liabilities

In-Depth Sessions Focus on:

• Reduce Expenses & Plan Management in Difficult Economy
• Capitalize on the Individual Market
• Provide Affordable Access for Pre & Post-65 Retirees
• Determine if Medicare Advantage Plans are Right for Your Population
• Collaborate with Unions to Raise Contributions
• Un-blend the Retiree & Active Rates
• Maximize Medicare Part D
• Capitalize on Consumer-Driven Health Plans
• Examine Best Practices for Trust Structure & Governance
• Leverage Defined Contribution Concepts & other Funding Vehicles
• Assist Retirees with Expenses
• Optimize Communications
• Integrate Creative Wellness & Disease Management Programs
• Include Value-Based Benefits

Get Involved!

Interesting in contributing or sharing your case study? Contact Katie DiPerna at (646) 723-8041 or Katie.DiPerna@worldrg.com.

Interesting in sponsoring or exhibiting? Contact Mark Bernard at (646) 723-8012 or Mark.Bernard@worldrg.com.

Media? Contact Kathleen Daffner at (646) 723-8044 or Kathleen.daffner@worldrg.com.

Hear what past attendees have to say:

“Best information on what’s happening in the real world of healthcare coverage today & healthcare management of retirees.”
Noreen Rodriquez
Benefits Manager
CITY OF SAN ANGELO

“Good mixture of public & private employers.”
Michael Rubenstein
Principle Policy Analyst
MARYLAND GENERAL ASSEMBLY

“Good variety of topics presented. I greatly enjoyed the presentations.”
Rachel Orris
Human Resources Retiree Specialist
STATE OF IOWA

For more information or to register, please contact the World Research Group toll free by phone at (800) 647-7600 or via e-mail at info@worldrg.com.