LeadingAge Kansas is committed to providing programs and services that respond to member need and deliver outstanding value. Our members continue to struggle with complying with the employee health insurance requirements of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and to provide reasonably priced health benefits. LeadingAge Kansas has explored many delivery methods in past years and found limited opportunity for long-term solutions to address this critical issue.
Earlier this year the LeadingAge Kansas Board engaged a consultant and legal services to conduct a feasibility study for developing an association-sponsored health plan through a vehicle called a “VEBA” – a Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association. The VEBA framework would allow the association to offer members an employee benefits platform with specially designed plans under a collective, managed group that lowers health care spend. Thomas McGee, LC was selected through an RFP process to assist us to conduct the next stage in evaluating the VEBA option. This step includes gathering information from LeadingAge Kansas members to: 1) gauge interest and 2) develop a preliminary evaluation of plan benefits and costs.
So here’s my request…
Have the appropriate person in your organization complete this spreadsheet no later than September 8, 2016 and send in a secure manner directly to Julia Hatten at jhatten@thomasmcgee.com for consolidation and reporting. (Note the spreadsheet has 2 tabbed pages to complete.) View the Privacy Statement explaining the precautions taken to protect the privacy of your information.
Providing this information does not obligate you to participate, nor is it an offer of coverage.
We invite you to a free informational webinar at 11 a.m. on Thursday, September 1st to learn more about the VEBA association-sponsored health plan solution and how it can work well for your organization. Register online.
Thank you so much.
