Dear ABA Members,
Included in this newsletter are photos from our April meeting, as well as articles related to the April presentations. Thank you, both presenters and ABA members who attended!
Our June meeting will likewise bring us two dynamic and important presentations. Mary Kirby of Segal will discuss the implications of the Inflation Reduction Act on Medicare Part D and the impact on our plans.
Erin McCabe of Grey and Grey LLP will talk about Covid and long Covid claims and the impact on our plans when we pay claims that should have been paid through Workers Compensation.
Both are not to be missed presentations, so we hope to see you at our meeting!
Lastly, if you haven’t already done so, please do send in your ABA 2023 membership dues! We rely on your membership to continue bringing you informative material and providing you with opportunities to network with your peers.
Next Meeting date is June 6th @ RWDSU 5th Floor Conference Room – 370 7th Avenue NYC 12:00 – 2:00 PM
If anyone has an article you would like to see in a future ABA newsletter, please contact me as well.
Thanks!
Thanks for your membership! We look forward to seeing you soon!
In Solidarity,
The Board of the Association of Benefit Administrators
Presentation # 1
Medicare and the Inflation Reduction Act
This presentation will discuss the implications of the Inflation Reduction Act on Medicare Part D and the issues employers/plans will face.
Presented by:
Mary P. Kirby
Segal
Presentation # 2
Covid, Workers’ Compensation and the Benefit Fund
This presentation takes a look at covid and long covid claims filed under Workers’ Compensation during the pandemic. It will also review the impact to benefit funds when possible work related claims are treated outside of the Workers’ Compensation system.
Presented by:
Erin McCabe
Grey & Grey LLP
Mary Kirby
SVP & Consulting Actuary
Segal
Ms. Kirby is a Senior Vice President and Consulting Actuary in Segal’s New York office with over 30 years of experience working with employee benefits plans. She serves in the firm’s Office of the Chief Actuary and is the National Retiree Health Practice Leader as well as a member of Segal’s Board of Directors. Ms. Kirby advises public sector, multiemployer and corporate clients on issues and topics related to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its implications for plans and employers; plan design (medical, dental, life and disability) for active employees and retirees; health exchanges; competitive bidding; reserve calculation and valuation; ASC 965, GASB 43/45, ASC715 and ASC 712; union negotiations; flex pricing; claims analysis and underwriting.
Ms. Kirby works with multiemployer, public sector and corporate clients in various industries. These include the University of Missouri, State-Wide Schools Consortium Health Plan, the Bakery and
Confectionery Union and International Health Benefits Fund, and the Equity-League Health Fund.
Ms. Kirby joined Segal in 2000 as a health consulting actuary. In 2005, she was named to the Office of the Chief Actuary. She was promoted to Vice President in 2006 and Senior Vice President in 2014. Prior
to her time at Segal, she worked at two major benefits consulting firms.
Erin McCabe
Esquire
Grey & Grey LLP
Erin McCabe graduated from the State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1990 and New York Law School in 1994. Erin is President emeritus of the Injured Workers Bar Association and currently Co-Chairs the medical provider coalition at the Injured Workers Bar Association. She has over 25 years of experience in the fields of Workers’ Compensation and Social Security Disability as well as 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund claims.
In addition, she is an accredited Veterans Attorney. She regularly lectures to community groups, unions and professional organizations in her field of expertise.
She is a member of the LI Federation of Labor Health and Safety Committee and the LI Workers Memorial Committee.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM OUR APRIL MEETING
Charlie Gufstafson – Teladoc
Our April lunch sponsor, Charlie shared with us Teladoc’s offerings to ABA member funds through the National Labor Alliance (NLA) Contract by virtue of the ABA’s membership in the NLA.
Helping Members Navigate a new cancer diagnosis
Adam Bradley – Co Founder of Cancer Navigator discusses the research done by the Cancer Study Group and how they can help our funds’ patients find the right care at the right place.
A message from Jonathon Ferguson, Truusight:
“Rather than providing an article written by us, I am attaching one that speaks to the work we do. And what’s best is it’s coming from the President’s office! I think the most important thing that we stress is our work, not as a point solution, but as a consulting firm focused on comprehensive mental health and substance use strategy. In essence, we come in and help organizations achieve success in implementing strategy, and managing the resources and members that need services.” CEO Truusight
More Pictures from our April Meeting
