Association of Benefit Administrators Lunch Meeting

February 3, 2026 Lunch Meeting

We look forward to welcoming members to our first lunch meeting of 2026, featuring two timely and informative presentations focused on healthcare trends impacting Taft-Hartley plans and benefit funds.

Featured Presentations

Presentation #1

The Shift Toward Medicare Advantage: Causes, Consequences, and Market Impacts

This presentation will examine the continued shift in Medicare enrollment toward Medicare Advantage plans. Topics will include why beneficiaries are increasingly choosing Medicare Advantage—such as affordability, bundled benefits, and recent policy changes including the Inflation Reduction Act—as well as the potential market impacts over the next two to three years. Attendees will gain insight into evolving plan design, regulatory considerations, and effects on traditional Medicare and Medigap coverage.

Presented by:

Mark Whitcher, CEO

Promise Labor Benefits & KTP Advisors

Presentation #2

The Importance of Clinical Utilization Management

Clinical utilization management plays a vital role in ensuring members receive the right medication at the right time while protecting the long-term sustainability of benefit funds. This session will explore how effective programs—guided by clinicians and patient-specific considerations—support safe, appropriate, and cost-effective care. The discussion will also address common misconceptions and provide practical takeaways to support informed decision-making in today’s evolving pharmacy landscape.

Presented by:

Annette Sanjines

Labor Business Development Executive, RxBenefits