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National Institute for Public Employee Health Care Policy

Over 13 percent of the American workforce is employed by public sector employers, and health care benefits are a crucial component of their compensation programs. Public sector purchasers serve tens of millions of employees and retirees who have spent decades serving in critical roles such as teachers, firefighters, and law enforcement across the country and have a fiduciary duty to offer high-quality, comprehensive benefits at an affordable cost.

The Latest from the Institute

ANNOUNCING our 2025 Impact Report!

The Institute for Public Employee Health Care Policy 2025 Impact Report highlights a year of disciplined governance, strategic growth, and policy leadership advancing the Institute’s mission to strengthen public sector health care.

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FACT SHEET: Initial Data from Annual Specialty Drug Survey

Public sector employees—including teachers, firefighters, police officers, and state and local government workers—dedicate their careers to serving our communities. This new one pager highlights initial data from our annual specialty drug survey.

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FACT SHEET: What You Need To Know About Medicare Advantage (MA) Employee Group Waiver Plans (EGWPs)

Public sector employees—including teachers, firefighters, police officers, and state and local government workers—dedicate their careers to serving our communities. Our new EGWP Fact Sheet explains how Employer Group Waiver Plans ensure these employees and retirees have access to comprehensive, affordable health coverage.

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RESOURCE: The Relationship Between PBMs and Public Sector Health Care Purchasers: Insights from Plan Sponsors

The National Institute for Public Employee Health Care Policy, in partnership with the Public Sector HealthCare Roundtable, conducts an annual survey to track trends in specialty drug utilization, spending, and the evolving relationships between public sector purchasers and Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). The 2024 survey highlights how plan sponsors are increasingly relying on PBMs to manage costs, streamline care, and navigate the complexities of the healthcare landscape. This infographic presents key insights from the survey, offering valuable data on how public sector health plans are leveraging PBMs to optimize healthcare delivery and cost-effectiveness.

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Become a Member

Membership is open to public sector purchasers, nonprofit organizations, corporations, and other entities interested in contributing to the advancement of public employee health care policy. Partner with us and contribute to the dialogue on public sector employee health care. Interested in becoming a member? Contact admin@healthcarepolicy-institute.org for more information and learn about our exclusive membership benefits.

Our Mission

Our mission is to advance and safeguard the interests of public sector employees, retirees, and their dependents by supporting their access to affordable, comprehensive, high-quality health care. Through the development of public policy research and analysis, we aim to raise awareness and advance the knowledge base on key issues impacting public sector purchasers and their health care plans.