Navigating the Future of Medical Benefits (In-Person Event)

March 6, 2025

8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Navigating the Future of Medical Benefits (In-Person Event)

Doors open: 8:00 AM (light breakfast provided)
Presentation begins: 8:30 AM

Where

The Miller Group
903 E 104th St. Suite 800
Kansas City, MO 64131

Over the past few years, managing the rising costs of employer-sponsored medical benefits has become a significant challenge. With healthcare expenses continuing to climb, many organizations are left wondering: What can be done to control these costs? And what factors are driving these increases?

Join The Miller Group for an in-depth discussion on the current state of healthcare costs and what lies ahead for your company’s employee benefits over the next couple of years. We’ll explore the key drivers behind medical coverage pricing, including:

  • Carrier Negotiations: How negotiations impact your plan and costs
  • Prescription Drug Trends: The latest developments in the drug landscape and their effects on your coverage
  • Large Claimants & Reinsurance: How rising claims are reshaping the reinsurance (stop-loss) market
  • Moving Forward: While the future may seem uncertain, we’ll also highlight actionable strategies to help you keep medical benefits affordable for both your company and employees.

Don’t miss this opportunity to stay ahead of the curve and learn how to navigate the evolving healthcare landscape effectively.

Brett Lane, CEBS
Senior Sales Representative
Voya Financial
Brett has been with Voya Financial since April 2015 and has worked as a Sales Representative serving the Kansas City area, as well as the states of Kansas and Nebraska. Prior to joining Voya, he spent nine years in a consulting role with a large employee benefits broker, focusing on strategic planning with regard to employee benefit packages and total cost control. Brett’s primary focus was working with self-funded health plans between 500 and 5,000 employees, as well as integrating all ancillary benefits into the total employee benefits strategy. As a direct result of his time on the brokerage/consulting side of the business, his approach to sales is to find a way to make the consultant’s job easier.

Tracy Johnson
Director of Pharmacy, Benefits
The Miller Group
As Director of Pharmacy Benefits, Tracy has more than 20 years of experience with customized pharmacy benefit solutions. Tracy works with clients to help drive down pharmacy benefit expenses embedded in employer’s healthcare costs. She provides easy-to-understand reporting, shares regular updates on pharmacy benefit trends and industry insights, manages carrier relationships, and serves as a subject matter expert for clients and account team associates.

Jayson Cuba
Vice President, Benefits, Emerging Producer Lead
The Miller Group
Jayson Cuba has been an employee benefits advisor at The Miller Group since 2019. As an advisor, Jayson collaborates with client leadership and human resource teams to enhance the employee experience and optimize HR support. He is dedicated to understanding each client’s unique needs and crafts tailored solutions that boost employee satisfaction and business success. He also serves as the Emerging Producer Lead, providing guidance, strategies, training, coaching, and support for emerging advisors at The Miller Group. Outside of work, he’s active in the community, serving on several boards, including the Kansas City American Heart Association.