Changemakers: CEO Tripp Harrison

How Goodwill Northern New England Redesigned Its Health Plan Around Employees

When faced with a seven-figure healthcare cost increase, Tripp Harrison, President and CEO of Goodwill Northern New England, had a choice: absorb rising costs, shift more expense to employees or pursue a different path.

His decision to rethink the organization’s health plan delivered approximately $1.49 million in first-year savings and helped keep employee premiums flat for nearly five years. Learn how Goodwill and its broker worked together to:

  • Create more room for compensation and benefits
  • Protect employees from higher premiums
  • Turn healthcare savings into workforce value

For employers, it’s a real-world example of leading a significant benefits change with confidence and clear communication. For brokers, it highlights how the right partnership can help clients achieve lasting results.