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The conversation around substance use is shifting from an illness-focused to a wellness-focused approach, calling for a new strategy in employee benefits. The author explores ways employers and plan sponsors can incorporate proactive approaches and essential resources into substance use health.

Trustees need to stay informed about fund administration to perform their duties effectively. However, their broad discretion over educational expenses can lead to misuse. The authors examine the practical aspects of fiduciary responsibility to help trustees avoid these pitfalls.

By fostering inclusive workplaces where all generations can thrive, organizations can harness the economic and social benefits of a multigenerational workforce. The authors look beyond employment, encouraging a reimagining of retirement and preparation for the realities of longer lives.

Multiemployer benefit funds have an increasing need for data operations as data becomes the basis for key decisions. Following the six key steps in this article can help fund offices get off on the right foot with their data operations.

Hiring an outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) is gaining popularity among employee benefit plans, but the trend is still in the early stages. This article explores many of the pros and cons of this decision and offers best practices that plan sponsors may want to consider to maximize their OCIO experience.

Testing a health care plan’s nonquantitative treatment limitations (NQTLs) can be a confusing part of complying with mental health parity regulations. The authors describe the requirements and review common areas of noncompliance.

Emerging strategies for determining pension plan member life expectancies may promise a more precise assessment of pension liabilities than traditional mortality tables. Multifactor modeling, which incorporates multiple variables that influence mortality, is one such approach.

In its eighteenth year, the 2024 Aegis Risk Medical Stop-Loss Premium Survey measures the ongoing expense and coverage of medical stop-loss amongst employer-sponsored, self-funded health plans.

New governing council offices and members announced!

Nashville, known for its eclectic and colorful atmosphere, hosted two and a half days of valuable education sessions and networking opportunities with professionals from across North America.

Even with the best intentions, trustees can face significant liability if accused of a wrongful act or breach of fiduciary duty. Fiduciary liability insurance safeguards both the plan's assets and the personal assets of trustees in cases of mismanagement, negligence or errors.

Why is responsible investing important? It's an approach that considers environmental, social, and governance factors, focusing on the long-term health and stability of the market. It recognizes that sustainable returns rely on stable and well-governed systems.

A fiduciary relationship exists when, considering all the circumstances, one person could reasonably expect the other to act in their best interests. As such, the fiduciary has a duty to act loyally and prioritize the best interests of the person who trusts in them.

Since its debut in 2018, the Hall of Fame has recognized CEBS graduates who have championed the CEBS designation.

Governing Council Election to Be Held This Fall

Jam with your community in Nashville! Whether you’re a returning attendee or considering it for the first time, make plans to attend this year’s Symposium. It’s not just a gathering, but a platform where high-caliber education and networking await to help you in your effort to strengthen your plans and take your career to the next level.

Given the complexity of modern-day trust funds, and pension funds, the large number of beneficiaries involved, and the legal framework under which trustees and trust funds must operate, professional advice becomes critical.

Like any other class of trustees, plan trustees are subject to close scrutiny by trust beneficiaries, the general public, regulators and the courts when it comes to spending and accounting for trust fund money.