Recent ERISA litigation is placing renewed scrutiny on how employers administer self-funded health benefit plans. A growing number of lawsuits allege breaches of fiduciary duty related to pricing, reimbursement, and transparency—creating significant risk for plan sponsors.

This recorded webinar examines these developments through the lens of a high-profile class action lawsuit filed on April 2 against the Mayo Clinic. The case alleges that the employer violated its fiduciary duties under ERISA by allowing arbitrary and inconsistent reimbursement for out-of-network services, resulting in underpaid claims, opaque pricing, and large balance bills for plan participants. The lawsuit also raises concerns about whether employees were provided sufficient information to make informed health care decisions, including in the context of accessing mental health care.

The implications of this litigation extend far beyond a single employer. Any organization offering a self-insured health plan should understand what this case signals about evolving fiduciary expectations and legal exposure.

In this on-demand webinar, two experienced legal experts share their analysis of the Mayo Clinic case and what it means for employers:

• Chris Deacon, JD, Principal, VerSan Consulting; former Assistant Director of Pensions and Benefits for the State of New Jersey
• Jon Corey, JD, Principal, McKool Smith (Los Angeles); counsel to plaintiffs in ERISA and health care litigation involving self-funded plans, plan sponsors, and providers

The discussion explores how courts are evaluating fiduciary responsibility, why out-of-network pricing and disclosures are under increased scrutiny, and what employers should consider now to strengthen plan governance and reduce litigation risk.

Watch the recording to gain practical insight into the ERISA litigation landscape and its implications for your organization.