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Talking Benefits

IFEBP
Artificial Intelligence
International Foundation Of Employee Benefit Plans
Pharmacy Benefit Manager
Employee Benefits
Glp-1 Drugs
Aging
ERISA Legislation (HR 1013, S424, PARSA Etc.)
Health Plans
Health Care Costs
Cancer Care
Emergency Savings Programs
Pharmacy Benefit Managers
Prescription Drug Rebates
Express Scripts
Evernorth
Volunteering
PBM Fee Disclosure
Financial Wellness
Retirement Planning
Employee Benefit Plans

International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans benefits pros Justin Held, Anne Patterson, and Stacy Van Alstyne dive into retirement, health care, hot trends, or whatever else the benefits industry throws at them.

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Can AI actually make benefits admin easier? We’re chatting about smart prompts, real-life use cases, and compliance risks you definitely don’t want to miss. Learn more in Jenny’s blog post: blog.ifebp.org/example-prompts-for-benefits-administ... more

In this episode, we explore the surprising and rewarding world of employee benefits careers—how people find their way into the field, the wide range of roles it offers, and the real impact this work has on employees’ lives. Featuring stories from ben... more

Curious how AI can improve employee benefits? In this bonus episode, our colleague Kathy Bergstrom shares seven practical use cases—plus what to watch for regarding privacy, security, and human oversight. Learn more in Kathy's blog post: blog... more

Bonus episode: we’re unpacking the DOL’s proposed PBM fee disclosure rules, sharing takeaways from our colleague Jenny Gartman. Learn more in Jenny’s blog post: blog.ifebp.org/pbm-fee-disclosure-regulatory-and-legislative-update/

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Recent Guests

Christine Carnath
Corporate board chair mentioned in episode
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
Episode: Careers in Employee Benefits
Ron Krupa
Strategic benefits consultant
WTW
Episode: Careers in Employee Benefits
Melissa Riggs
Senior compensation and benefits analyst
Hoosier Energy
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Nicole Cooper
Retirement Plan Manager
SSA Marine
Episode: Careers in Employee Benefits
Kathy Bergstrom
Senior Editor at the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
Episode: Benefits Bonus: Seven Ways AI Can Be Used in Employee Benefits
Julia Pasaki
Chief Strategy Officer for Smartlight Analytics
Smartlight Analytics
Episode: Benefits Bonus: Seven Ways AI Can Be Used in Employee Benefits
Michael Brady
Administrator for Local 157 Health, Pension, Annuity and Training and Education Funds
Laborers' Local 157 (Schenectady, NY)
Episode: GLP-1 Weight Loss Drug Coverage: Lessons Learned
Jenny Gartman
Senior content and information specialist
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
Episode: Benefits Bonus: Executive Order on Drug Discounts Has Uncertain Impact
Julie Stich
Co-host sharing retirement experiences
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
Episode: Retirement Planning: More Than Money

Hosts

Justin Held
Host of Talking Benefits
Stacy Van Alstyne
Host of Talking Benefits
Anne Patterson
Host of Talking Benefits
Julie Stich
Co-host sharing retirement experiences

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 23 ratings
  • Caldwell

    If you work in the employee’s benefits career field you need to be listening to this podcast religiously.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Benefit-Mgr
    United States7 years ago
  • Fun to Listen!

    The Talking Benefits hosts make the content fun to listen to! Sometimes this stuff can be a little dry, but the hosts do a great job of making it interesting and connecting it to why I care. Keep them coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Moonzie3
    United States9 years ago
  • Nice overview of benefit news

    This provides a quick overview of current happenings in the benefits world. Knowledgeable presenters and fun to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Benefits Yogi
    United States9 years ago

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Fun to Listen! The Talking Benefits hosts make the content fun to listen to! Sometimes this stuff can be a little dry, but the hosts do a great job of making it interesting and connecting it to why I care. Keep them coming!
Nice overview of benefit news, This provides a quick overview of current happenings in the benefits world. Knowledgeable presenters and fun to listen to.
If you work in the employee's benefits career field you need to be listening to this podcast religiously.

Talking Points

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Emergency Savings Programs
Q: What were the key learnings from the two pilots (SoFi and Truist) about implementation and communication?
The SoFi digital pilot showed measurable uptake and that gratitude for in-depth interviews outweighed concerns about over-communication, while the Truist on-site pilot demonstrated the importance of store leadership engagement for participation and the potential for cross-sell benefits like loan refinancing to support savings goals.
Emergency Savings Programs
Q: Can you share the work you and your team did to understand what your employees were facing and how emergency savings accounts might help?
We conducted annual surveys, followed by a deeper annual intake to identify what employees valued in a liquid, accessible, interest-bearing account with digital tools and the option to segment savings; this informed the decision to pursue an employer-sponsored emergency savings program.
Emergency Savings Programs
Q: So why were emergency savings accounts an option for you?
Commonwealth highlighted emergency savings accounts as a practical way to provide financial insulation, aligning with employee needs for liquidity and predictable access to funds during unexpected expenses, which supported broader financial wellness goals.
Artificial Intelligence in Health Plans
Q: Can you quickly cover some of the uses of artificial intelligence in healthcare plans, whether it be administration or benefits management?
AI can power claims adjudication, enable predictive analytics to identify those who may need medical attention, automate enrollment and communications, provide virtual benefit advisors, and support security and fraud detection, all while requiring governance to manage hallucinations and ensure privacy.

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What is Talking Benefits about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on employee benefits, retirement planning, and health care trends through candid conversations with industry pros. Across episodes, listeners get practical takes on careers in benefits, AI applications in benefits, PBM disclosures, and real-world program design—from GLP-1 coverage to emergency savings and cost containment. The hosts blend deep subject matter with accessible storytelling, often weaving regulatory updates, vendor dynamics, and employer case studies into actionable guidance for plan sponsors, benefits teams, and finance stakeholders. A standout feature is the way guests—from HR leaders to researchers and clinicians—illustrate how benefits decisions play out in organizations and in members' lives, creating a p... more

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