Archived Insight | May 5, 2021

Pension Plan Funded Status Increases as Interest Rates Rise

During the first quarter of 2021 (Q1), the funded status of the model pension plan examined in each issue of Prism improved by 12 percentage points, up to 100 percent. This issue of Prism explores the reasons behind this increase, and what plan sponsors should examine in their own defined benefit plans.

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Examine your own DB plan’s experience

Plan sponsors should examine changes in their own DB plans’ assets, liabilities and funded ratios from the vantage point of both accounting and funding metrics.

We can help employers project their DB plans’ funded ratios with a complete view of the range of a plan’s possible future statuses, presenting early warning signs of potential challenges.

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Bold Benefits Story Strengthens Engagement and Enrollment

A leading sports-tech and entertainment company reimagined its benefit communications to connect a young workforce to its total rewards.

Benefits Administration, Communications, Health, Corporate, Retirement

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Behavior Change Is the Key to GLP-1 Success

GLP-1 costs can outpace short-term savings when adherence drops. Plans should align pharmacy strategy with coaching, nutrition and fitness support.

Health, Multiemployer Plans, Public Sector, Healthcare Industry, Higher Education, Architecture Engineering & Construction, Pharmaceutical, Corporate, Healthcare Cost Management

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5 Key Considerations for Behavioral Health Solutions

Learn about a systematic strategy to help you make confident choices.

Health, Multiemployer Plans, Public Sector, Healthcare Industry, Higher Education, Corporate, Mental Health

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