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Behavioral health issues in the workforce come with a significant impact. Join this webinar to get a better understanding of the current gaps in treatment, the benefits of investing in employee health in a meaningful way, conventional solutions that every county can use, and an innovative program that reaches people before they are in crisis. Get answers to your questions about effectively supporting employee mental health, the best way to drive engagement in these programs, and more.

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Unlock the Full Potential of Retirement Plans: Discover the Advantages of Today's Lifetime Income Solutions

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 | 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. ET

A recent survey by the Nationwide Retirement Institute® revealed that roughly ¾ of Americans fear they’ll run out of money before they run out of time. (1) 

Join Nationwide and NACo EDGE for a presentation that discusses how lifetime income solutions can build participant confidence. Many misconceptions surround incorporating lifetime income into retirement planning. This presentation offers positive reality checks about solutions that can help participants achieve a more secure retirement. 

(1) “Century Club Insights Report,” prepared by Edelman for Nationwide, March 2025. Guarantees are subject to the claims-paying ability of the issuing insurance company. Provisions of these options may vary based on plan selection and/or by state regulation. These investment options may not be available in all states. This material is not a recommendation to buy or sell a financial product or to adopt an investment strategy. Investors should discuss NRM-23166AO.1 (06/25)

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