Breaking the Renewal Cycle: A Deep Dive into the Member Advantage Benefits Cooperative (MABC) (Webinar)

July 21 @ 9:00 am - July 21 @ 10:00 am

Free

THIS EVENT IS FREE FOR ALL EANE MEMBERS ONLY

Health insurance has become one of the most unpredictable and frustrating expenses for employers, with annual renewal increases often ranging from 20–50%. Many organizations feel stuck in a cycle of reacting to renewals, shifting costs, adjusting plan designs, and hoping for better outcomes the following year.

This session is designed to go beyond a high-level overview and provide employers with a deeper understanding of how the Member Advantage Benefits Cooperative (MABC) works, who it is designed for, and how organizations are using collaborative purchasing and alternative funding strategies to gain more control over healthcare costs.

Powered by Alera Group in partnership with EANE, the MABC was created specifically for organizations with 2–200 employees looking for more sustainable and strategic approaches to employee benefits.

During this in-depth discussion, we will explore:

• How the MABC model works and how employers participate >> EANE MABC
• What makes collaborative purchasing strategies different from traditional small group renewals
• How level-funded and alternative funding arrangements are changing the market for smaller employers
• The role data, underwriting, and claims analysis play in long-term cost management
• Strategies for improving transparency, controlling pharmacy spend, and reducing long-term risk
• How employers can expand employee benefit offerings while maintaining affordability
• What ancillary and voluntary benefits are available through the MABC platform, including dental, vision, life, disability, legal, critical illness, pet insurance, and more
• Real-world employer challenges, common misconceptions, and what organizations should evaluate before making changes to their benefits strategy

This will be a candid, practical conversation focused on helping employers better understand the mechanics behind healthcare costs and the options available to move from reactive renewals to a more informed, long-term strategy.

Whether you are actively evaluating alternatives or simply trying to better understand the changing benefits landscape, this session will provide valuable insight into what employers are doing right now to improve affordability, flexibility, and employee choice.

Who Should Attend?

HR Professionals, Finance Leaders, Business Owners, Executive Leadership, Operations Leaders, and anyone responsible for employee benefits strategy or healthcare cost management.

Facilitator

Jenny M. MacKay, Partner & Senior Vice President, Alera Group

Jenny specializes in helping employers uncover their desired outcomes and measure the return on the significant investments they make in employee benefit programs. Using a highly customized and consultative approach, she partners with organizations on underwriting and analytics, population health management, HR technology, pharmacy strategy, compliance, and long-term benefits planning.

Known for her candid style and executive-level clarity, Jenny helps leadership teams transform benefits from a reactive renewal exercise into a strategic financial initiative. She is especially recognized for helping employers better understand pharmacy economics, funding strategies, and sustainable approaches to managing healthcare costs.

Community involvement is also central to Jenny’s work. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce and is active with several regional HR and business organizations. Jenny was recognized as a BusinessWest 40 Under 40 recipient and graduated Cum Laude from Western New England University with a BS in Finance.