Self-Insurance Institute of America, Inc.

SIIA’s 2024 Captive Industry Survey and Trend Report is now available. The report offers member companies and overall industry participants useful insights into the current state of the captive insurance marketplace, and helps serve the needs of current and potential captive owners.  The report is the direct result of SIIA’s Captive Committee efforts and is an example of the associations commitment to supporting the captive marketplace. 2024 Captive Industry Survey and Trend Report | https://lnkd.in/dVFc92AA For more information, or to learn more about SIIA’s efforts in supporting the captive industry, please contact Anthony Murrello at amurrello@siia.org. Support SIIA through Membership | https://lnkd.in/e3hF2jnX THIS is where the business of self-insurance gets done.

THANK YOU to everyone who participated as an attendee, a sponsor, an exhibitor and as a speaker at last week's National Conference in Phoenix. It ranks as the largest attended ever!! The hotel was buzzing with industry professionals as they connected in-person to engage in discussing the hottest topics in the self-insurance/captive marketplace. It reaffirms that SIIA is where the business of self-insurance gets done! We're looking forward to hosting more events in 2025 as we continue to advocate for the self-insurance and captive industry. Check out the link below and mark your calendars now so you don't miss out! 2025 Conference Calendar | https://lnkd.in/eE9MDKuK Support SIIA through Membership | https://lnkd.in/e3hF2jnX THIS is where the business of self-insurance gets done.

If you're one of the over 2,000 professionals in the self-insurance/captive marketplace attending SIIA's National Conference today and want to start your day in an interesting way, then join us this morning as we tape an episode of Self-Funding with Spencer - SIIA Edition. Spencers guests are SIIA Chairperson, John Capasso and SIIA Treasurer/Secretary, Amy Gasbarro. We'll start shortly - 8:30a - in Sonoran Ballroom E. THIS is where the business of self-insurance gets done.

SIIA's National Conference is next week! We'll start off the conference with a Welcome Reception Sunday (9.22.24 - 5p - 7p) and then host two full days of educational sessions, networking and innovative solutions. For those already registered, we're looking forward to seeing you in Phoenix. Weather reports are forecasting a hot one! For those that haven't registered, there's still plenty of time and you may even register on-site if you decide to attend at the last minute. And a big THANK YOU to all of this year's sponsors whose support is vital to our ability to host these conferences. National Conference is the largest gathering of self-insurance and captive professionals, thought leaders and innovators in the marketplace. THIS is where the business of self-insurance gets done. We hope you'll visit and support our sponsors in appreciation of their contributions to the conference. Alegeus Aon BCS Financial Corporation Blackwell Captive Solutions Buckingham Self-Funded Solutions Candesa Pharmacy Solutions CERIS Claros Analytics ClearScript, pharmacy benefit management Connexure Cotiviti Decent ELMCRx Solutions Hannover Re Havarti Risk Health Plans, Inc. HM Insurance Group MDINETWORX PVT.LTD PartnerRe Payer Matrix, LLC Personify Health PharmPix Corp Prudential Financial QBE Insurance Recuro Health Rocky Mountain Review Skyward Specialty Insurance SS&C Health Swiss Re Corporate Solutions Symetra ThreeFlow Tokio Marine HCC True Rx Health Strategists Underwriting Management Experts (UME) Vālenz® Health Voya Financial Zelis

SIIA supports improving access to mental health and substance use disorder (MH/SUD) benefits for employees and their family members participating in self-insured health plans. However, SIIA – along with other employer and labor groups – believe that the newly released final Mental Health Parity regulations will complicate compliance so much that the new requirements will be impossible to operationalize, resulting in decreased access to MH/SUD benefits. Questions that the Federal Departments’ exceeded their statutory authority are also front-and-center, leading some to wonder if the new regulations will face a legal challenge. For questions about the final Mental Health Parity regulations, contact Chris Condeluci at ccondeluci@siia.org of SIIA's Government Relations Team. Final Regulations | https://lnkd.in/e4FifWEW Fact Sheet | https://lnkd.in/e-Yidy7C Support SIIA through Membership | https://lnkd.in/e3hF2jnX THIS is where the business of self-insurance gets done.

SIIA's National Conference is just around the corner (Sept. 22-24) and the self-insurance marketplace is buzzing with excitement! Current registrations already rank this year's event as one of the largest attended in conference history. And after two full days of networking and meetings, what better way to end the conference than with a party! Tuesday nights event, Hullabaloo - Phoenix Rising, closes out the conference with music, lots of food and a cash bar (once you've used up those drink coupons). This year's sponsors are adding to the excitement with Whiskey Tasting (Sapient Health by UME) and a 360 Photo Booth (Personify Health). Don't miss out on the largest gathering of self-insurance professionals all year! Register Here | https://lnkd.in/enShZ_it Support SIIA through Membership | https://lnkd.in/e3hF2jnX THIS is where the business of self-insurance gets done.

SIIA’s State Policy Advisor, Catherine Bresler, recently attended the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) Annual Conference to gather helpful intel on issues impacting SIIA members. Catherine obtained additional information on a Texas law that would dictate how self-insured health plans must develop their plan designs. SIIA – along with other employer and labor trade groups – believe that this Texas law is preempted by ERISA and we’ve joined forces with these groups to educate lawmakers on how these types of laws violate ERISA.   Another Federal and State issue garnering attention is Mental Health Parity. With Federal Mental Health Parity regulations expected to be released any day now, Catherine heard through the grapevine that we should expect Mental Health-related bills introduced at the State level next year. SIIA will carefully review these bills and look out for requirements to incorporate mental health services into self-insured plan designs. Why? Because these State requirements are preempted by ERISA.   For more information contact Anthony Murrello at amurrello@siia.org   THIS is where the business of self-insurance gets done. Support SIIA through Membership | https://lnkd.in/e3hF2jnX

We know it seems like a long time away, but remember, National Conference is EARLY this year - September 22nd - 24th! If you do business in the self-insurance marketplace, or you want to, you can't afford to miss the largest gathering of industry professionals all year. With sessions covering nearly all facets of the industry, including the latest topics impacting payers and Captives, this years sessions on the political impact of the 2024 election are not to be missed. Register Here | https://lnkd.in/ePzftcYM SIIA is a membership-based organization that advocates for the perseverance of the self-insurance marketplace only with the financial support of our members. Please consider becoming a supporting member. https://lnkd.in/e9PfzwVc THIS is where the business of self-insurance gets done.

If you do business in the self-insurance/captive marketplace - or plan to - you can't afford to miss SIIA's National Conference (Sept. 22 - 24, 2024). With expected attendance of over 2,000 industry professionals, it's not about who is attending, it's about who is not attending. Don't let your company name fill in the blank: "I haven't seen anyone from _________ here at the conference?" Register | https://lnkd.in/enShZ_it THIS is where the business of self-insurance gets done. Support SIIA through Membership | https://lnkd.in/e3hF2jnX #SIIALEAD

SIIA's National Conference is partnering with Phoenix-based H.E.L.P. in their goal to change the cycle of homelessness through children who have found themselves displaced. Please consider making a donation as you register for the conference, or by clicking the link below. H.E.L.P.'s mission is best outlined in their own words... "In our own community, there are boys and girls who go to bed hungry every night. They have enough challenges going through the stresses of living on the streets. Being hungry just adds to their anxiety and stress. Many homeless families cannot afford to provide their children with adequate meals. For many of these children, the only meals they obtain are through their school’s breakfast or lunch programs. Homeless Engagement Lift Partnership is intervening to fill these hunger gaps with daily afternoon nutritional snack bags ( HelpSnackz ). We work with the school districts’ Homeless Liaison to identify which schools, and how many of these students need our support". Make a Donation | https://lnkd.in/ewUKM4Xd