Overview

Announcing the December 2010 Dates

The National Retiree Healthcare Forum is a semi-annual event, delivering a truly comprehensive look at the unique challenges public and private sector employers face in reducing retiree healthcare costs and liabilities. Employers cannot ignore the financial realities of providing coverage and support to current and future retirees. As implementation of health reform is rolled out, 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 Healthcare Reform & Capitalize on Opportunities
  
• Expert Analysis on Policy Changes
  
• Evaluating the Future of Medicare Advantage
  
• Multiple Case Studies Covering Best Practices & Lessons Learned
  
• Proven Solutions to Manage GASB-45 liabilities
  
• Back by Popular Demand! Consultant Roundtable on how Employers are Responding to Health Policy, Containing Costs & Implementing Innovative Solutions that Drive Strategic Decision-Making for 2010 and Beyond

In-Depth Sessions

• 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 some of our previous attendees had to say:

"Best information on what's happening in the real world of healthcare coverage today & healthcare management of retirees."
Noreen Rodriquez
Benefi ts 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 IOWAThis conference is designed for Executive Directors, Chief Human Resources Officers, Vice Presidents, Directors, and Managers of:

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.