Louisville, Ky. (March 17, 2006) – SHPS, one of the nation’s largest consumer-driven healthcare solutions providers, is hosting a free webinar for public-sector employers and human resource administrators. Participants will learn about innovative new solutions to help them manage rising retiree healthcare costs and reduce future healthcare liabilities, all while maintaining a valuable benefit for their retiree populations.

“When it comes to retiree healthcare, public sector employers are facing many of the same challenges as their private sector counterparts, but with the added complexity of the new requirements set forth by Government Accounting Standards Board Rule 45,” said Rishabh Mehrotra, SHPS’ president. “This webinar will introduce public-sector employers to the next generation of retiree healthcare management and plans.”

Presenting at the webinar are Chris Ryan, SHPS’ chief strategy and marketing officer, and Bruce Gillis, SHPS’ retiree administration product manager.

Members of the media are encouraged to attend the webinar for background information on GASB 45 and the challenges facing public sector employers from providing retiree healthcare benefits. For those unable to attend, SHPS is happy to provide follow-up information or interviews.

FREE RETIREE HEALTHCARE WEBINAR