Featured Event

Pharmacy Benefits 2026

The pharmacy landscape has changed. CAA 2026, the FTC/Express Scripts settlement, and a wave of employer-driven audits and RFPs have shifted what's possible — and what's expected. This is a working session for senior benefits leaders who are ready to act.

What you'll walk away with:

  • A clear read on what CAA 2026 and the FTC settlement actually require — and where they create new employer leverage
  • A practical framework for auditing your PBM and recovering what you're owed
  • Tools for claiming independent data access and building vendor accountability into contracts
  • A blueprint for running a transparency-driven RFP — and the employer case studies to back it up
  • An honest peer conversation about GLP-1 coverage decisions, direct-to-employer models, and what the next high-cost drug class means for your strategy

The employers in this room are wrestling with the same questions you are — and being in the room together is how the answers start to take shape. That's worth a day in New Jersey.

When
Thursday, September 24, 2026
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Where
Eisenhower Conference Center
290 W Mt Pleasant Ave
Livingston, NJ
Who Can Attend
NEBGH Members Only
October 19
NEBGH Members only, Webinar

Mondays with Dr. Mark & Dr. Michael

Breast Cancer: Earlier, Smarter, More Personal

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so we’re taking a closer look at what’s really changing in breast cancer from identifying risk earlier and screening more precisely to tailoring treatment to the individual. Join Drs. Mark & Michael, Dr. Allison Kurian and a breast cancer expert from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to explore the advances genuinely improving outcomes, why access remains uneven, and what benefit leaders can do to help employees get the right care at the right time.

When
Monday, October 19, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Where
Webinar (Link available following registration)
Who Can Attend
NEBGH Members Only
November 12
Conference, In-Person Event, NEBGH Members only

Beyond Benefits: Whole Person Health in Practice

Healthcare costs are rising, employee needs are becoming more complex, and adding more benefits is no longer the answer.

Beyond Benefits: Whole Person Health in Practice brings together employers and health experts to explore how organizations can connect care, simplify fragmented benefit ecosystems, and get greater value from their existing investments. From primary care and mental health to obesity, AI, and point-solution fatigue, the conference will focus on practical strategies that improve employee health, experience, and affordability.

When
Thursday, November 12, 2026
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Where
District Council 37 Health and Security Plan
125 Barclay St
New York, NY 10007
Who Can Attend
NEBGH Members Only
November 16
NEBGH Members only, Webinar

Mondays with Dr. Mark & Dr. Michael

The doctors are in!

Dive into hot health topics with the experts and hear what you might need to do for your employees.

When
Monday, November 16, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Where
Webinar (Link available following registration)
Who Can Attend
NEBGH Members Only
December 14
NEBGH Members only, Webinar

Mondays with Dr. Mark & Dr. Michael

The doctors are in!

Dive into hot health topics with the experts and hear what you might need to do for your employees.

When
Monday, December 14, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Where
Webinar (Link available following registration)
Who Can Attend
NEBGH Members Only
February 11
Networking Event, Tribute to Leadership

32nd Tribute to Leadership

NEBGH’s beloved Tribute to Leadership event is a special evening where we celebrate benefit leaders whose commitment to excellence strengthens their organizations, energizes our members, and paves the way for lasting impact. This year we shine a bright light on the heart they bring to their work every day and the connections they build internally and externally to sustain and support the mental and physical wellbeing of their employee-communities.

When
Thursday, February 11, 2027
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Where
DC37
125 Barclay Street
New York, NY 10007
Who Can Attend
Open to All
December 15
NEBGH Members only, Webinar

Mondays with Dr. Mark & Dr. Michael

Invisible but Impactful: The Employer Imperative in Crohn’s & Colitis Care

IBD often goes unseen—until it leads to surgeries, ER visits, or disability claims. This session highlights what’s changing in the clinical landscape, where care gaps persist, and how employers can design benefits, navigation, and accommodations that lead to better outcomes and lower costs.

When
Monday, December 15, 2025
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Where
Webinar (Link available following registration)
Who Can Attend
All NEBGH Members
December 10
Annual Membership Meeting, NEBGH Members only, Webinar

The Caregiving Reality Check: Inside Today’s Workforce

Caregiving touches every workplace — with millions of employees supporting aging parents, children, partners, and other loved ones. As caregiving needs rise, employers have a unique opportunity to better understand and support the caregivers in their workforce.

Join Dr. Allison Applebaum, leading caregiving expert and author of Stand By Me: A Guide to Navigating Modern, Meaningful Caregiving, and Kim Thiboldeaux, NEBGH’s CEO, for a practical conversation about the emotional, financial, and workplace pressures today’s caregivers face. U.S. employees now spend an average of 27 hours each week on family caregiving — often on top of full-time jobs.

When
Wednesday, December 10, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Where
Webinar (Link available following registration)
Who Can Attend
NEBGH Members Only
November 20
NEBGH Members only, Webinar

The Silent Crisis: Rethinking Men’s Health at Work

Men are less likely to seek preventive care or undergo cancer screenings—putting them at higher risk for serious illness and premature death. These gaps have implications for employers, driving higher healthcare costs, absenteeism, and avoidable claims.

Join the NEBGH/MSK Direct fireside chat with Dr. Robert Sidlow from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) for a practical discussion on men’s health and cancer screening. Learn what’s driving these disparities, the latest in cancer screening for men, and how employers can take action to support early detection and better outcomes.

When
Thursday, November 20, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Where
Webinar (Link available following registration)
Who Can Attend
NEBGH Members Only
November 13
In-Person Event, NEBGH Members only

The Cancer Care Continuum: Supporting Employees Throughout the Cancer Journey

The 2025 Cancer Summit brings together leaders in healthcare, oncology and benefits management to discuss the latest advancements in cancer care and how employers can best support employees facing a cancer diagnosis. This one-day event focuses on the intersection of innovative cancer treatments and benefits design, caregiving, and providing employers with strategies to improve employee outcomes while managing the rising healthcare costs.

When
Thursday, November 13, 2025
8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Where
Convene
101 Park Avenue
New York, NY, 10017
Who Can Attend
NEBGH Members Only
November 6
NEBGH Members only, Webinar

Transformations in Cancer Care: Innovative Approaches for Better Experiences and Outcomes

Join us for an in-depth look at the future of cancer care and what it means for employers.

This discussion will explore patient-centric innovations, approaches to oncology advancements, and the policy and access challenges shaping the cancer care landscape. Learn how emerging technologies—from precision medicine to AI-driven diagnostics—are improving outcomes, addressing disparities, and creating better patient experiences.

When
Thursday, November 6, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Where
Webinar (Link available following registration)
Who Can Attend
NEBGH Members Only