The Future of Healthcare Policy and the Role of Employer Sponsored Insurance

Program Agenda: How did we get here: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act and government shutdown debates

• Where are we now: High costs and political pressures to address them
• Where are we going: Policy proposals and the impact on employers
•  The impact of the midterm elections

Program Learning Objectives: 

• Participants will walk away with a better understanding of the current political and policy dynamics shaping future healthcare policy decisions and how those decisions could impact employers.

ABOUT OUR SPEAKER

Scott Behrens, JD, SVP and Director of Government Relations at Lockton

EXPERTISE
As the Director of Government Relations, Scott frequently works with other Lockton
experts and clients to educate policymakers on the technical and practical implications
of their policy decisions on insurance, benefits and retirement.
In addition, Scott has more than 16 years of legal experience practicing as an employee
benefits and executive compensation attorney. Through his practice, Scott has
developed an expertise in ERISA, HIPAA, the Affordable Care Act, numerous tax code
provisions, and other laws governing employee benefits and insurance.
Prior to joining Lockton, Scott worked as an Employee Benefits and Executive
Compensation Associate at an AmLaw 100 law firm and was able to hone his skills
working with some of the top attorneys in the nation.
Scott is a frequent speaker and author on political dynamics and how policy decisions
can and do shape business decisions. Scott was also the cohost of the award-winning
podcast series “ERISA Is a Friend of Mine.”

EDUCATION
J.D. with highest honors | Drake University; Des Moines, Iowa
B.S. in politics | Drake University; Des Moines, Iowa