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WEBINAR

5 Key Lessons From 2025 Open Enrollment That Will Strengthen Your 2026 Benefits Strategy

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January 27, 2026
11 AM Pacific

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Open Enrollment often gets checked off and left in the past, but it’s one of
the most critical measures of how well your benefits strategy, communication,
and broker partnership are working. But many organizations never pause to extract
the lessons that matter most.

In this webinar, Vita’s benefits experts will break down 5 key lessons from the
2025 Open Enrollment cycle that every HR team should carry into 2026 planning.
These insights will help you strengthen participation, improve cost efficiency, and
create a positive employee benefits experience in the year ahead.

You'll Learn: 

  • Where transparency and market data strengthen negotiating leverage
    for 2026 renewals
  • How consumer-directed plans and high-performance networks are
    shaping the market
  • When self-funding makes sense—and when it doesn't
  • Tactical best practices: what to audit, how to fix issues, and why it matters
  • How to maximize communication beyond the OE window
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SHRM & HRCI Credits

This webinar qualifies for 1 SHRM & HRCI general HR continuing education credit.

Featured Speakers

Caroline Barkley

Benefits Practice Lead | Vita

Caroline partners with employers to design and implement benefits strategies that meet both company and employee needs. She enjoys exploring cost-saving solutions, evaluating new perks, and tackling projects like renewal analysis, compliance assessments, and strategic benefits planning.

Erik Hansen

President | Vita

Erik has been in the employee benefits industry his entire life, working at Vita in different capacities since 2001. As President, he leads the team in delivering exceptional knowledge, service, and client experiences, ensuring the company remains focused on its partners, clients, and the employees they serve.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should attend this webinar?

This session is designed for HR decision-makers, employee benefits managers, and anyone responsible for Open Enrollment execution or strategy.

How do participants receive CE credit?

This event qualifies for 1 hour of SHRM and HRCI general HR CE.

CE certificates will be emailed to attendees following the event.

How will I receive the Zoom link?

You’ll get the webinar link automatically in your confirmation email (from events@vitamail.com) right after you register, as well as in reminder emails sent before the event.

Will I get a copy of the slides?

Attendees will receive a follow-up email with the slides and any additional resources shared during the session.