Coffee Chats - Healthcare in Flux: What Employers and Workers Need to Know Now

Join Economic Alliance Snohomish County for Healthcare in Flux: What Employers and Workers Need to Know Now. Healthcare coverage continues to be a critical factor shaping workforce participation, business competitiveness, and economic resilience across Snohomish County. With open enrollment behind us and healthcare policy and costs remaining in flux, employers and workers alike are navigating new realities—often with limited clarity about what comes next.

Presented by Herald Media, this conversation will bring together perspectives from the public health insurance marketplace and employer-sponsored benefit providers to explore how today’s healthcare landscape is impacting businesses and the workforce. Panelists will discuss current coverage trends, affordability challenges, and the practical implications for employers planning ahead and workers accessing care.

Together, the panel will examine how healthcare coverage choices intersect with workforce stability, recruitment and retention, and long-term economic health. Attendees will gain insights into what employers and workers should be paying attention to now—and how collaboration across public and private systems can support a stronger, healthier regional economy.

Meet our Panel:

• Jane Hogland, President & Benefit Consultant, Health Benefits Washington Corp.
• Sarai Childs, President, Business Health Trust

This Coffee Chat is designed for employers, HR professionals, workforce partners, educators, and community leaders seeking a clearer understanding of healthcare trends and their impact on Snohomish County’s workforce and business environment.

Free to attend | Registration required to receive Zoom link