The 2027 renewal season is creating new pressure for employers as healthcare and pharmacy costs continue to challenge budgets and benefit strategies. More organizations are reassessing their health plan approach and looking for ways to improve flexibility, cost control, and long-term planning.
On the Self-Funded with Spencer episode “2027 Renewal Season Prep with Imagine360,” hosted by Spencer Smith, Imagine360 CFO Bill Dembereckyj shares a finance leader’s perspective on renewal planning, including why CFOs, HR, and leadership should align earlier, how employers can evaluate self-funded plan options, and where strategies such as pharmacy optimization and risk management can help address rising healthcare costs.
Key highlights:
- CFOs are often brought into renewal conversations when options are already limited.
- Earlier HR, finance, and leadership alignment can create more flexibility before renewal decisions are made.
- Self-funded plan options, pharmacy strategies, and risk management can help employers control healthcare costs.
Listen to the full episode here:
Apple Podcasts: 2027 Renewal Season Prep with … – Self-Funded – Apple Podcasts
Spotify: 2027 Renewal Season Prep with Imagine360 – LIVE! – Self-Funded | Podcast on Spotify
