Session 604 will examine how market disruption is reshaping employer retiree healthcare strategy heading into 2027 and beyond
BOSTON, MA: Aptia, a leading provider of benefits administration solutions for employees and retirees, today announced that Chris Maikels, ASA, MAAA, Chief Actuary, will speak at the Conference of Consulting Actuaries (CCA) 2026 Annual Meeting in Scottsdale, Arizona. Maikels will join a panel of industry actuaries for a presentation on "Pre-Medicare and Medicare Market Update," on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, from 8:00 to 9:15 a.m.
The session will explore recent changes across the Medicare Advantage, Part D, and individual ACA markets, and what those changes mean for employers that sponsor retiree medical benefits. Maikels will focus on the employer perspective, including:
- How employers are evaluating group Medicare, individual exchange, and HRA-based strategies as the market becomes less predictable
- How plan and carrier changes are affecting retirees, and the role of education and enrollment support in helping them navigate their options
- The growing administrative and communication demands placed on HR teams as an aging workforce weighs retirement decisions
- The decision drivers employers should consider as they plan for 2027 and beyond
"Employers remain committed to supporting their retirees, but the landscape they are working in has changed significantly," said Maikels. "Retiree healthcare is no longer just a benefits line item. It has become a workforce strategy issue, tied to how people plan for retirement and how organizations manage cost and risk. Our goal is to help employers make clear, informed decisions and give their people the guidance they need to choose coverage with confidence."
Aptia supports employers with retiree health administration, including retiree exchange and HRA solutions that help retirees compare and enroll in individual Medicare coverage.
The CCA Annual Meeting brings together consulting actuaries from across the pension, health, and life practice areas. More information is available at ccactuaries.org.
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