1-D-4 - Variable Benefit Plans – What Problems Do They Solve?

In recent years there has been a gradual but steady trend of multiemployer plan sponsors moving toward variable benefit plans. In this session, speakers discuss the forces behind this trend. Topics include the issues and challenges these designs address, and how variable benefit plans have the potential to benefit both participant and employer stakeholders. In addition to the actuarial perspective, the panel will include speakers from both labor and management who have hands-on experience with these plan designs.

Speakers:

Ed Kommers

MCA of Western Washington

Heath W. Merlak

Cheiron, Inc.

Mr. David S. Blitzstein

United Food and Commercial Workers

Mr. Joshua Shapiro

Groom Law Group, Chartered

Credits:

CPD Credit: 1.50 EA Core Credit: 0.00 EA Ethics Credit: 0.00 EA Non-Core Credit: 0.00 EA Formal Credit: 0.00