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SUMMARY:Stop the Bleed: Funding Models Designed to Reduce Costs
DESCRIPTION:Summary: \nThis two-hour\, in-person roundtable is designed for mid-market employers exploring alternative funding models to better control rising benefit costs. Through guided discussion and peer conversation\, we will walk through common funding approaches being considered by employers in the 50–250+ employee range and share practical considerations around what may be realistic at different stages of growth. Additional panel details and discussion topics will be shared as the session is finalized. \nPlease note: this roundtable will be offered on two separate dates and locations. April 14th will be hosted at our Washington office\, and April 21st will be hosted at our Traverse City office. Attendees should register for the session location they plan to attend. \nSAVE YOUR SPOT! Register here to save your spot or visit the event website to register. All events require registration.
URL:https://www.miplanners.com/event/stop-the-bleed-funding-models-designed-to-reduce-costs-2/
LOCATION:Traverse City Michigan Planner’s Office\, 603 Bay St.\, Traverse City\, MI\, 49684\, United States
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SUMMARY:Stop the Bleed: Funding Models Designed to Reduce Costs
DESCRIPTION:Summary: \nThis two-hour\, in-person roundtable is designed for mid-market employers exploring alternative funding models to better control rising benefit costs. Through guided discussion and peer conversation\, we will walk through common funding approaches being considered by employers in the 50–250+ employee range and share practical considerations around what may be realistic at different stages of growth. Additional panel details and discussion topics will be shared as the session is finalized. \nPlease note: this roundtable will be offered on two separate dates and locations. April 14th will be hosted at our Washington office\, and April 21st will be hosted at our Traverse City office. Attendees should register for the session location they plan to attend. \nSAVE YOUR SPOT! Register here to save your spot or visit the event website to register. All events require registration.
URL:https://www.miplanners.com/event/stop-the-bleed-funding-models-designed-to-reduce-costs/
LOCATION:Washington Michigan Planner’s Office\, 59259 Van Dyke Ave\, WASHINGTON\, MI\, 48094-2205\, United States
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SUMMARY:Turning Smarter Strategies Into Green Savings and Golden Results
DESCRIPTION:Summary: \nThis one-hour webinar will kick off a practical conversation around how more intentional benefit strategies can help employers better manage costs and uncover meaningful savings. Through a moderated panel discussion with industry partners\, we will explore emerging approaches\, real-world considerations\, and strategic thinking designed to move organizations from reactive decisions to more thoughtful\, long-term planning.
URL:https://www.miplanners.com/event/turning-smarter-strategies-into-green-savings-and-golden-results/
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SUMMARY:Personalizing Your Risk Assessment in 2026
DESCRIPTION:Summary: \nThis one hour webinar will focus on how employers can better understand and personalize their risk profile heading into 2026 using profile insights and claims data. Through a moderated panel discussion with Michigan Planners\, the session will explore how risk assessment can inform funding decisions and introduce high level approaches and point solutions designed to help control rising costs.
URL:https://www.miplanners.com/event/cost-containment-personalizing-your-risk-assessment-in-2026/
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SUMMARY:Post-Renewal Playbook: What to Do After the Rate Shock
DESCRIPTION:Summary: \nThis one hour kickoff webinar launches our 2026 monthly Cost Containment Series and explains the key drivers behind recent renewal increases across Michigan and their impact on finances\, workforce health\, and long term business strategy. The session helps employers move from reactive renewal decisions to proactive post renewal planning by providing clear next steps and setting the stage for the funding\, plan design\, and care delivery strategies that will be explored throughout the series. \n 
URL:https://www.miplanners.com/event/cost-containment-what-to-do-after-the-rate-shock/
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SUMMARY:The Strategic Shift: ICHRAs\, Medicare and Claims Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:Hosts: Aaron MacDonald\, Chief Strategy Officer & Wes Shivel\, Medicare Specialist\, Michigan Planners \nExplore how employers are using ICHRAs and Medicare to control costs while offering flexibility and choice. We’ll also dive into how claims data can uncover opportunities\, support plan design decisions\, and guide ongoing strategy. The session will highlight real examples of how data-driven insights lead to long-term savings.
URL:https://www.miplanners.com/event/the-strategic-shift-ichras-medicare-and-claims-intelligence/
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SUMMARY:HSA Strategies That Drive Savings
DESCRIPTION:Host: Michael DiLorenzo\, CEO\, Michigan Planners & Aaron MacDonald\, Chief Strategy Officer\, Michigan Planners \nHealth Savings Accounts (HSAs) are more than just a tax-advantaged benefit—they’re a powerful long-term cost containment tool. This session will focus on how employers can leverage HSAs to lower costs\, engage employees\, and support consumer-driven healthcare. We’ll cover best practices\, contribution strategies\, and how tools like MPI’s MI Life Plan can maximize impact.
URL:https://www.miplanners.com/event/hsa-strategies-that-drive-savings/
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SUMMARY:Funding Smarter: Creative Strategies\, Self-Funding & Risk Management
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URL:https://www.miplanners.com/event/funding-smarter-creative-strategies-self-funding-risk-management/
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SUMMARY:The 2026 Renewal Landscape: Pressures\, Pitfalls & Possibilities
DESCRIPTION:Host: Aaron MacDonald\, Chief Strategy Officer\, Michigan Planners \nThe employee benefits landscape continues to shift as post-2024 and 2025 rate increases place added pressure on employer budgets. Groups in the 50–500 life range are especially feeling the impact\, facing rising costs\, limited transparency\, and evolving compliance requirements. With inflation\, shifting risk dynamics\, and new regulations in play\, employers need to proactively explore strategic cost containment\, smarter funding models\, and data-driven planning to stay ahead of renewal season.
URL:https://www.miplanners.com/event/the-2026-renewal-landscape-pressures-pitfalls-possibilities/
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