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
September 21
NEBGH Members only, Webinar

Mondays with Dr. Mark & Dr. Michael

The Hidden Cost of Sepsis

Sepsis costs the US healthcare system more than $20 billion a year.  This shows up for employers in hospitalization costs, high rates of readmission, work absences and disability claims.  Learn about the causes of sepsis, early signs and symptoms, and clinical strategies to reduce readmissions and improve care management in order to support employees facing this life-threatening condition. 

When
Monday, September 21, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Where
Webinar (Link available following registration)
Who Can Attend
NEBGH Members Only
September 24
Conference, In-Person Event, NEBGH Members only

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 and experts from MSKCC and Color 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
July 24
NEBGH Members only, Webinar

Financial Wellness for All: PepsiCo’s Roadmap to Global Financial Wellness Success

PepsiCo set out to create long-term financial wellbeing for all 280,000+ employees, across 59 countries, cultures, and levels of digital access. In this session, Willa Chow, Director of Global Retirement COE and Financial Wellness, shares how PepsiCo built and launched a globally consistent financial wellbeing strategy from the ground up. 

You’ll hear how they made the business case, aligned their approach and delivered inclusive, accessible experiences, especially for frontline workers. From executive buy-in to global launch, this session offers a blueprint for HR, reward and benefits leaders looking to drive real impact at scale. 

When
Thursday, July 24, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Where
Webinar (Link available following registration)
Who Can Attend
NEBGH Members Only
July 16
In-Person Event, NEBGH Members only, Networking Event

Summer Vibes: Networking Event

Join us in SoHo for an evening that brings back the best parts of summer camp—good food, great conversations, and a relaxed vibe—with a grown-up twist.

We’ll gather on a rooftop for fireside-style chats, elevated takes on classic camp snacks, and craft cocktails designed to help you unwind. Whether you're a longtime NEBGH member or new to the group, this is a chance to step away from the screen, catch up with peers, and make new connections.

Nostalgia meets networking—no bug spray required.

When
Wednesday, July 16, 2025
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Where
Aetna
One Soho Square (233 Spring Street), 15th Floor - East Building
New York, NY 10013
Who Can Attend
NEBGH Members Only
June 24
NEBGH Members only, Webinar

Science in Motion: How Activity, Nutrition & Lifestyle Impact Cancer Outcomes

Cancer care is evolving—and lifestyle matters. In this fireside chat with Dr. Jessica Scott of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, discover how physical activity, nutrition, and daily habits are playing a transformative role in cancer survival and resilience. A must-attend for employers focused on whole-person health.

When
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Where
Webinar (Link available following registration)
Who Can Attend
All NEBGH Members
June 5
Annual Conference

Supercharging Prevention, Employee Wellbeing and Benefits

Benefits leaders told us they want to know how new advances in technology and healthcare will impact their strategies and employees. We will cover AI and Tech driven benefits, preventive screenings and virtual care; GLP-1s, personalized medicine, navigation, high touch communication and engagement, employer case studies, solutions and more!

When
Thursday, June 5, 2025
8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Where
Convene
117 W. 46th Street
New York, NY
May 13
NEBGH Members only, Webinar

AI in HR and Benefits: What’s Smart, What’s Risky, and What’s Next

AI is everywhere—and Human Resources is no exception. In this fast-moving session, we’ll cut through the noise and get real about how AI is transforming HR and benefits.

From productivity wins to potential pitfalls, we’ll help you think strategically about the tools you use, the data you protect, and the value you deliver.

When
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Where
Webinar (Link available following registration)
Who Can Attend
All NEBGH Members