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SUMMARY:Leading the Way: Building a Health Benefits Strategy for an Uncertain Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Health insurance costs are climbing\, the rules keep changing\, and the annual renewal scramble isn't cutting it anymore. For nonprofits trying to attract and retain mission-driven staff\, benefit decisions have never mattered more or felt more overwhelming. In this workshop\, we'll explore how to build a health benefits philosophy rooted in your organization's values\, evaluate your options with a clear framework\, and create a year-round strategy that holds up no matter what the landscape looks like next year.What we'll cover:A framework for evaluating benefits options against your values and budgetA template for building a year-round benefits review processLanguage for communicating benefits decisions in ways that build staff trustA forecast of what to expect going into 2027Meet the TrainerJade Christie-Maples\, MPH | Founder\, WellNorth ConsultingJade Christie-Maples brings over 15 years of experience in healthcare policy and consulting to the work of making health systems more navigable for organizations and the people they serve. Jade specializes in strategic advisory services for healthcare and mission-driven organizations\, with deep expertise in health insurance markets\, policy analysis\, and benefits strategy. Jade's work is grounded in a simple belief: that understanding how to navigate complex health insurance systems shouldn't require an advanced degree. Jade specializes in helping organizations cut through the jargon and make truly informed decisions on health benefits rather than reactionary ones.Offered by our partner\, Common Good Vermont
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:Health insurance costs are climbing\, the rules keep changing\, and the annual renewal scramble isn&rsquo\;t cutting it anymore. For nonprofits trying to attract and retain mission-driven staff\, benefit decisions have never mattered more or felt more overwhelming. In this workshop\, we&rsquo\;ll explore how to build a health benefits philosophy rooted in your organization&rsquo\;s values\, evaluate your options with a clear framework\, and create a year-round strategy that holds up no matter what the landscape looks like next year.
What we&rsquo\;ll cover:
- A framework for evaluating benefits options against your values and budget
- A template for building a year-round benefits review process
- Language for communicating benefits decisions in ways that build staff trust
- A forecast of what to expect going into 2027
Meet the Trainer
Jade Christie-Maples\, \;MPH | Founder\, WellNorth Consulting
Jade Christie-Maples brings over 15 years of experience in healthcare policy and consulting to the work of making health systems more navigable &ndash\; for organizations and the people they serve. Jade specializes in strategic advisory services for healthcare and mission-driven organizations\, with deep expertise in health insurance markets\, policy analysis\, and benefits strategy. Jade&rsquo\;s work is grounded in a simple belief: that understanding how to navigate complex health insurance systems shouldn&rsquo\;t require an advanced degree. Jade specializes in helping organizations cut through the jargon and make truly informed decisions on health benefits rather than reactionary ones.
Offered by our partner\, Common Good Vermont \;