Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Sherese Brewington-Carr’s organization
Sep 28, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
State Employee Benefits Committee Meeting
The committee reviewed an independent financial and performance analysis of the Lantern Centers of Excellence program. Updates were provided on the upcoming Medicare open enrollment communication strategy, the status of current RFPs, and the network access status of the Rothman Institute. The committee also began high-level discussions regarding the scope, strategic objectives, and potential restructuring of the upcoming consulting and actuarial services RFP, including considerations for performance-based compensation structures.
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The committee reviewed updates on the Medical Third-Party Administrator Request for Proposal and discussed proposed resolutions for two new subcommittees. Members conducted a legislative review concerning the General Assembly's impact on health plan benefits. Financial projections were presented regarding Senate Substitute 2 for Senate Bill 1, focusing on primary care spending and Medicare Reference-Based Pricing. Additionally, the committee deliberated on and approved revisions to the Spousal Coordination of Benefits policy and established a new Pensioner Coordination of Benefits policy.
Jul 27, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
State Employee Benefits Committee Meeting
The committee reviewed RFP updates for pharmacy benefit managers (PBM), third-party administrators (TPA), and dental plans. Discussions included recent open enrollment updates, health plan premium adjustments, and additions to the preventive care schedule. The meeting also addressed fertility benefit policy changes to align with reproductive medicine standards and a CMS audit regarding mental health parity. Significant concerns were raised regarding member notifications for formulary changes, specifically concerning the addition and removal of GLP-1 therapy drugs, and the committee discussed the administrative burden of co-pay assistance processes. Finally, the committee reviewed the fiscal year 2026 fund results and dependent care plan compliance with IRS guidelines.
Jun 30, 2026·StrategicPlan
Board
WTW Strategic Framework 2026
This document outlines a multi-year strategic framework for the Group Health Insurance Program (GHIP). It identifies key influencers such as the Provider Community and Legislative and Policy Arm, and details various influencing levers across plan options, program design, payroll contribution, TPA/PBM management, and health management. The framework also addresses the confines of the strategic development process, including tactics that may require legislative change, with the overall goal of managing healthcare benefits programs and affecting strategic change within GHIP.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
