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Retirement

The retirement planning disconnect

Research from the Stanford Center on Longevity highlights the gap between retirement expectations and reality. Consistent, clear communication can help participants understand how today's decisions affect their future and prepare for the healthcare costs, housing needs and longer lifespans that retirement may bring.

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Company News

CSMFO Annual Conference

CSMFO Annual Conference Join us this year at the 2026 CSMFO Annual Conference from February 24 – 27 in Palm Springs. Stop by our booth and meet our team!

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Company News

In Memoriam: Mike Kaplan

We honor the memory of Mike Kaplan, a former Rael & Letson CEO and president, and a cherished member of the Rael & Letson family.

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Retirement

Is my multiemployer plan financially secure?

Evaluating a multiemployer plan’s financial security requires more than funded status, using risk metrics and long-term projections to support informed decisions and long-term sustainability.

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Communications | Health Benefits

Navigating AI’s growing role in healthcare plans

As AI tools rapidly become part of healthcare benefits, it’s important for Trusts to know how AI might impact plans and participants.

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Communications

Using participant feedback to guide benefit changes

Participant surveys give trustees direct insight into member needs, building trust, guiding data-driven benefit decisions, improving engagement, and ensuring sustainable, responsive health plans for diverse multiemployer populations.

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Just for Fun

Math riddles: did you crack them?

I am a number, but add “G” to me and I go away. Using only addition, add eight 8s to get 1,000. What is the smallest number that increases by 12 when flipped upside down?

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Health Benefits

2025 Rael & Letson trend survey

Rael & Letson surveys selected health insurers each year about the percentage increase in medical and prescription rates multiemployer plans may expect.

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Company News | Retirement

Joshua Allmen appointed to national actuarial committee

Joshua Allmen has been appointed to the American Academy of Actuaries’ Multiemployer Plans Committee, where he will contribute actuarial insight and policy expertise to support sound retirement outcomes nationwide.

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Company News

Another great IFEBP annual conference

IFEBP continues to be one of the biggest and best gatherings of trustees, administrators, vendors, consultants and other industry experts.

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