The Governing Board of the Western Pension & Benefits Council invites you to register for the following webinar:
Self-Funded Health Plans in 2026: Trends, Risks, and Strategic Opportunities
Wednesday, January 28, 2026
11:00 AM to12:00 PM PST
Speakers
Greg Jones, CEO, Professional Benefit Services
Daniel Corliss, Group Health and Benefit Plan Advisor, DC Advisory
Scott Reed, Employee Benefit Specialist, Northwestern Mutual
Continuing Education:
1 Hour of CE for the following:
AIF (pending), ASPPA, CA CPA, CA MCLE, CEBS, CFP (pending), ERPA, JBEA, NIPA
Registration:
$50 for active members of a WP&BC chapter
$65 non-members
Members, please login to get member rate. Contact your chapter for login credentials if needed.
Description
Rising medical costs, specialty pharmacy spend, and increased transparency requirements are pushing employers to rethink traditional fully insured models. In this webinar, we’ll explore the key self-funded health plan trends shaping 2026, including cost-containment strategies, pharmacy management, network design, and emerging compliance considerations.
Learning Objectives
- Gain practical insights into when self-funding makes sense
- Understand common pitfalls to avoid
- Learn how employers can regain control over healthcare spend while improving member experience
Speakers
Greg Jones, CEO, Professional Benefit Services
Greg Jonesis the Chief Executive Officer of Professional Benefit Services, Inc., a benefits administration firm. Greg is skilled in administration of retirement plans, self-funded medical plans, and consumer driven healthcare plans.
Daniel Corliss, Group Health and Benefit Plan Advisor, DC Advisory
Daniel Corliss is employer-sponsored group Health & Benefit Advisor specializing in self-funded plan design and cost-containment strategy. Daniel’s primary focus is in developing the newest Health Plan ecosystem, A-Frame Health Plans, as well as creating and delivering quality self-funded health plan design and management.
Scott Reed, Employee Benefit Specialist, Northwestern Mutual
Scott Reed is dedicated to improving employee benefits and helping brokers and advisors better control costs by matching employers with the right tools. With experience as a broker, consultant, and advisor across national, regional, and local firms, he brings a collaborative, educator-informed approach to addressing challenges in the healthcare system. He is deeply invested in mentoring others and advancing innovative solutions through the A-Frame ecosystem, where he values the shared commitment to collaboration and better outcomes.
Thank you to our webinar sponsor!
