Featured Event

Beyond Benefits: Whole Person Health in Practice

Healthcare costs are rising, employee needs are becoming more complex, and adding more benefits is no longer the answer.

Beyond Benefits: Whole Person Health in Practice brings together employers and health experts to explore how organizations can connect care, simplify fragmented benefit ecosystems, and get greater value from their existing investments. From primary care and mental health to obesity, AI, and point-solution fatigue, the conference will focus on practical strategies that improve employee health, experience, and affordability.

When
Thursday, November 12, 2026
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Where
District Council 37 Health and Security Plan
125 Barclay St
New York, NY 10007
Who Can Attend
NEBGH Members Only
October 19
NEBGH Members only, Webinar

Mondays with Dr. Mark & Dr. Michael

Breast Cancer: Earlier, Smarter, More Personal

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, so we’re taking a closer look at what’s really changing in breast cancer from identifying risk earlier and screening more precisely to tailoring treatment to the individual. Join Drs. Mark & Michael, Dr. Allison Kurian and a breast cancer expert from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to explore the advances genuinely improving outcomes, why access remains uneven, and what benefit leaders can do to help employees get the right care at the right time.

When
Monday, October 19, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Where
Webinar (Link available following registration)
Who Can Attend
NEBGH Members Only
October 22
Webinar

Alternative Health Plan Strategies: Balancing Cost, Quality, and Employee Experience

As employers continue to face rising healthcare costs and growing expectations from employees, many are reevaluating traditional approaches to health benefits. Join Aon for a discussion on emerging alternative health plan strategies that can help employers improve healthcare quality, enhance the member experience, and better manage costs.

This webinar will explore current market trends and employer considerations, including alternative plan designs, innovative navigation and advocacy solutions, and approaches to helping employees make more informed healthcare decisions. Attendees will also hear practical insights and real-world examples of how employers are evaluating and implementing these strategies within their organizations.

When
Thursday, October 22, 2026
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Where
Webinar (Link available following registration)
Who Can Attend
NEBGH Members Only
November 12
Conference, In-Person Event, NEBGH Members only

Beyond Benefits: Whole Person Health in Practice

Healthcare costs are rising, employee needs are becoming more complex, and adding more benefits is no longer the answer.

Beyond Benefits: Whole Person Health in Practice brings together employers and health experts to explore how organizations can connect care, simplify fragmented benefit ecosystems, and get greater value from their existing investments. From primary care and mental health to obesity, AI, and point-solution fatigue, the conference will focus on practical strategies that improve employee health, experience, and affordability.

When
Thursday, November 12, 2026
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Where
District Council 37 Health and Security Plan
125 Barclay St
New York, NY 10007
Who Can Attend
NEBGH Members Only
November 16
NEBGH Members only, Webinar

Mondays with Dr. Mark & Dr. Michael

The doctors are in!

Dive into hot health topics with the experts and hear what you might need to do for your employees.

When
Monday, November 16, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Where
Webinar (Link available following registration)
Who Can Attend
NEBGH Members Only
December 14
NEBGH Members only, Webinar

Mondays with Dr. Mark & Dr. Michael

The doctors are in!

Dive into hot health topics with the experts and hear what you might need to do for your employees.

When
Monday, December 14, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Where
Webinar (Link available following registration)
Who Can Attend
NEBGH Members Only
February 11
Networking Event, Tribute to Leadership

32nd Tribute to Leadership

NEBGH’s beloved Tribute to Leadership event is a special evening where we celebrate benefit leaders whose commitment to excellence strengthens their organizations, energizes our members, and paves the way for lasting impact. This year we shine a bright light on the heart they bring to their work every day and the connections they build internally and externally to sustain and support the mental and physical wellbeing of their employee-communities.

When
Thursday, February 11, 2027
6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Where
DC37
125 Barclay Street
New York, NY 10007
Who Can Attend
Open to All
March 7
In-Person Event, NEBGH Members only

Next Generation Mental Health

Join us for lunch and a special screening of Angst – a film-based educational experience about anxiety for parents and families

Employers have made big investments in mental health. New tech-enabled solutions hold promise – but add yet more options.

Let’s talk about what really works – and is worth paying for – as we confront current and future mental health challenges!

When
Thursday, March 7, 2024
8:00 am - 2:15 pm
Where
The Cornell Club
6 E. 44th Street
New York, NY 10017
February 29
NEBGH Members only

For Employers with a National Footprint: Navigating Complex Paid Leave Laws

Are you a benefits pro grappling with paid leave laws? Struggling to decode state and local mandates? Losing sleep over compliance?

MarshMMA's ADL team and Paramount's Leave of Absence expert guide you through current Paid Family and Medical Leave rules, upcoming changes, and real employer experiences.

Get informed, stay compliant!

When
Thursday, February 29, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Where
Webinar (Link available following registration)
Who Can Attend
NEBGH Members of HR/Benefits Teams
February 15
NEBGH Members only, Webinar

Revolutionizing Family-Building Benefits

Inclusive family-building benefits are essential for attracting and retaining top talent. Hear about Ferring Pharmaceuticals’ groundbreaking approach and explore what’s next for family-building benefits! 

We’ll cover:

  • Annual coverage limits – IVF, surrogacy, adoption, etc.
  • Helping employees find the right services
  • Comprehensive services for a diverse, inclusive workforce
  • Shaping forward-thinking family leave policies
  • Emerging trends in family planning, including male infertility

 

When
Thursday, February 15, 2024
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Where
Webinar (Link available following registration)
Who Can Attend
All NEBGH Members
January 24
NEBGH Members only, Webinar

Climate Change, Bio-Risk and Future Pandemics

Climate, Health and Work:  What You Need to Know Now

Understand the intersection of climate change, vector-borne diseases, and the evolving virus landscape:  

  • Climate's Impact on Disease
  • Avian Flu's Leap and the Changing Face of Circulating Viruses
  • Futureproofing Against Pandemics
  • Implications for YOUR Organization

Don't be left in the dark – arm yourself with knowledge!  

When
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where
Webinar (Link available following registration)
Who Can Attend
All NEBGH Members
November 15
Annual Membership Meeting, NEBGH Members only, Webinar

Annual Membership Meeting: Driving Cultural Change at Work

Empathy, Inclusion and Fairness as Essential Ingredients for a Mentally Healthy Workforce

When
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Where
Webinar (Link available following registration)
Who Can Attend
All NEBGH Members