Health and benefits update for August 2011 covers debt deal, regulatory and court developments

Recorded: 4 August 2011

Actions by the congressional committee established by the recent debt limit deal could have far-reaching consequences for employers' health benefit plans.

Kelly Traw of Mercer's WRG provides an overview of these concerns; reviews recent activity by lawmakers, regulators and the courts that present an array of plan design, cost, and strategic considerations for employers; and highlights several items employers will want to keep an eye on.