Join us for a morning of insight, strategy, and connections! Start your day with a full hot breakfast and build connections with fellow professionals in the pensions and benefits field. This in-person event will feature two timely sessions led by industry experts, covering: - Discussion on the complex chronic disease Obesity with tools and resources from varied expert perspectives
- Develop a better understanding of CAPSA guideline #3 for Capital Accumulation Plans (CAPs) for proactive plan management, member support and risk mitigation
- Opportunities for professional networking and knowledge exchange
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Weighing In: Obesity, Cost Drivers, and Coverage Dilemmas Obesity is a complex, chronic disease with far-reaching implications, not just for individual health outcomes, but for the sustainability and effectiveness of workplace benefit plans. This session explores the multifaceted impact of obesity from both a medical and economic perspective. Join us as we examine the rising costs of obesity as a chronic condition, such as increased risk for diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and other comorbidities versus the financial pressures faced by plan sponsors when considering coverage for obesity-related treatments and interventions. We’ll hear from experts across disciplines to gain insight into: - The long-term cost burden of untreated obesity on health benefit plans
- Concerns and misconceptions around providing obesity support (e.g., stigma, budget impact, engagement)
- The potential ROI and downstream savings associated with comprehensive obesity management programs
- How plan sponsors can balance empathy, equity, and economics in coverage decisions
Whether you're a plan sponsor, advisor, wellness or health benefits provider, this session will offer practical takeaways on how addressing obesity can support both individual wellbeing and the broader goals of sustainable, effective benefit design. |