Every Benefit Expresses an Anthropology
What Your Employee Benefits Reveal About What You Believe About the Human Person by Jason Coon We May Be Asking the Wrong Questions Over the past year, I've had the privilege of reviewing dozens of health plans for Catholic employers across the country. Every review...
Values Alignment Can No Longer Be Assumed
By Jason Coon For many Catholic employers, there is a sincere and thoughtful commitment to ensuring that their health plans reflect the mission and teaching of the Church. Decisions are made carefully. Plan documents are reviewed. Trusted advisors are engaged. There...
When Parity Reviews Raise Questions About Gender Dysphoria Coverage
Note: The following article provides guidance for CBA Members only. By Jason Coon Recently, the CBA has received member inquiries about the results of parity reviews and questions they’ve received from auditors, benefits consultants, and compliance vendors regarding...
RFP Season Is a Governance Moment for Catholic Institutions
By Jason Coon July 1 renewal season is here. Across the country, Catholic colleges, dioceses, ministries, and apostolates are preparing to issue RFPs for health plans. Spreadsheets are being updated. Claims data is being scrubbed. Consultants are modeling renewals....
Benefits Clarity is an Act of Stewardship
By Jason Coon Catholic ministry leaders carry many responsibilities at once: caring for employees, making wise financial decisions, protecting the mission of the organization, and remaining faithful to the Church’s teaching in a world that often pulls in the opposite...