Michigan Planners

Stop the Bleed: Funding Models Designed to Reduce Costs
2026-04-14 11:00 - 13:00 (America/Detroit) | Washington Michigan Planner’s Office, 59259 Van Dyke Ave, WASHINGTON, MI, 48094-2205, United States
Summary:
This 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.
Please 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.
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Stop the Bleed: Funding Models Designed to Reduce Costs
2026-04-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Traverse City Michigan Planner’s Office, 603 Bay St., Traverse City, MI, 49684, United States

2026 Compliance Checkpoint: The One, Big, Beautiful Bill and ESTA Year 2
2026-04-23 10:00 - 11:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Gv9uMTphTJmZtNxqPQM9IA
Two of the biggest employer compliance topics heading into 2026 continue to raise questions: implementation of Michigan’s ESTA requirements and the impact of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill. This session will break down what employers should understand now, where confusion still exists, and what action items belong on the compliance checklist.
Speaker: Christina Nechiporchik with Bodman Law

From Crawl to Run: A Candid Cost Containment Conversation on Shopping vs. Strategizing
2026-05-19 11:00 - 13:00 | Traverse City Michigan Planner’s Office, 603 Bay St., Traverse City, MI, 49684, United States
Summary:
This two-hour roundtable is built for employers ready to move beyond reactive shopping and toward more intentional, long-term cost containment strategy. Through open discussion and real-world examples, we will explore the difference between short-term decisions and proactive planning, what effective forecasting looks like, and how organizations can position themselves for sustainable savings.
Please note: this roundtable will be offered on two separate dates and locations. May 19th will be hosted at our Traverse City office, and May 21st will be hosted at our Washington office. Attendees should register for the session location they plan to attend.
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Leave Laws in Focus: FMLA, ADA, PWFA, and Mental Health Parity
2026-05-21 10:00 - 11:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VJ6HZqWESmekyhQp4dZ7bA
Leave laws rarely operate in isolation, which is why employers often struggle with requests that touch medical leave, accommodations, pregnancy related conditions, and mental health concerns all at once. This session will help attendees understand how these obligations intersect and where employers are most likely to misstep.
Speaker: John Gardiner and the Bodman Law team

From Crawl to Run: A Candid Cost Containment Conversation on Shopping vs. Strategizing
2026-05-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Washington Michigan Planner’s Office, 59259 Van Dyke Ave, WASHINGTON, MI, 48094-2205, United States
