WEBINAR - Emerging Trends in Health Plan Vendor Selection and Monitoring

Wednesday, April 8, 2026

4:00 PM - 5:00 PM (EDT)

Category: WEBinar (National)

About the Program

Join us for a fast‑paced, practical conversation designed for plan sponsors, HR/benefits leaders, finance executives, and fiduciaries who want to get ahead of regulatory shifts, litigation trends, and vendor transparency requirements.

Why Attend — Take Aways

Stay Ahead of the Quickly Evolving Health Benefits Market
Understand how disruption that reshaped retirement plans is unfolding in health benefits—so you can act proactively, not reactively.

Translate Legislation and Litigation into Action
Learn how the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) parallels earlier ERISA reforms—and what that means for governance, documentation, and fiduciary duties today.

Spot Litigation Risks Early
Recognize emerging enforcement and lawsuit patterns to reduce exposure before claims arise.

Reassess Broker & PBM Relationships Confidently
Identify compensation and conflict‑of‑interest pressure points and align your vendor strategy with fiduciary obligations.

Build a Defensible Vendor Selection Process
Walk away with a transparent evaluation framework that withstands audits, regulatory scrutiny, and participant challenges.

Benchmark Against Forward‑Thinking Organizations
See how leading sponsors are improving accountability, transparency, and cost containment for long‑term sustainability.

Where & When

The webinar is on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 from 4:00 - 5:00 PM

Featured Speakers

Jay Gepfert
Founding Partner, Culpepper RFP
Jay has sat on all sides of the fiduciary table—investment manager, DC/DB recordkeeper, investment advisor/OCIO, plan fiduciary for a not‑for‑profit, and evaluator of health benefit broker/consultant services. Frequently featured in industry publications and trusted by ERISA attorneys, he helps sponsors navigate the intersection of compliance, cost, and risk. Culpepper RFP evaluates health benefit and retirement plan service providers for clients ranging from startups to Global Fortune 500 companies.

Christian Hancey
Partner, Nixon Peabody — Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation
Christian focuses on designing, reviewing, and implementing a wide range of benefit and compensation programs tailored to businesses and nonprofit organizations. He advises on fiduciary governance, plan compliance, and practical strategies that align legal requirements with organizational objectives.

Registration Fees

WEB Members: Free!
WEB Nonmembers: $25

Available Continuing Education Credits

This program can be self-submitted to HRCI and SHRM for 1 credit.

Prior to the Program

Approximately 24 hours before the WEBinar, you will receive an e-mail with the Zoom link to join the webinar, along with applicable handouts which may include presentation materials, speaker bios, an evaluation and/or other related information.

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