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Benefits
An internal 2026 resource podcast with Jason Lavin (CEO) and our benefits broker (Relational Advisors) - Mike Rankin and Amelia Trujillo (27 minutes)
2026 Benefits – Q/A Podcast Overview
Here is a summary of the podcast.
0:00 – Relational Advisors is our benefits broker. Mike Rankin and Amelia Trujillo.
1:30 – The structure of the benefit program, as well as contacts if you have questions.
2:00 – No change this year with providers (Aetna and MetLife)
2:20 – Open Enrollment is Monday, December 8th – and closes on December 15th
2:40 – Only time to make changes is during Open Enrollment unless you have a “Qualifying Event”
3:50 – Things to consider (Plan Fit, Total Cost, Provider Network, Coverage Restrictions)
5:00 – In-Network (the importance)
5:25 – Preventive Benefits (preventive care is covered at 100% – good to listen to the nuances here)
7:15 – Managing Prescription Costs (generic vs branded)
9:42 – Two types of PPO plans
12:50 – The three plans in details to choose from (these will be in Employee Navigator)
14:20 – Health Savings Account – tax advantages and investment options
20:40 – Dental Plan (via MetLife)
21:30 – Vision Plan (via MetLife)
22:40 – Life / D&D and Long-term Disability options
25:50 – Complete your online enrollment / instructions – always can reach out to Relational Advisors for help
Thank you to our great partners, Mike and Amelia, for spending time on this podcast.
