How to Make Smart Choices for Your Health Coverage with Dr. Rob Lieberthal, Health Economist

Navigating today’s health insurance options can be overwhelming, regardless of whether you’re choosing a plan on the open market, selecting employer coverage, or navigating government insurance like Medicare and Medicaid. Dr. Rob Lieberthal will help you make informed decisions about your healthcare coverage drawing on his expertise as a Ph.D. health economist. 

Rob will share how to view health insurance as a financial decision, including:

1. The options available to you and members of our community for health insurance coverage;
2. Key questions to ask when comparing plans; and
3. How to understand what your coverage really means for your care and costs.

He’ll also dispel common misconceptions about premiums, deductibles, and provider networks to help you avoid costly surprises.

For many of us, now is the time to make decisions for 2026 during the “open enrollment” season. The insights and knowledge you gain from Rob’s presentation can help you use your health insurance more effectively as a tool to support your overall well-being.

ABOUT DR. ROB LIEBERTHAL
Rob is a Pittsburgh-based health economist, consultant, and educator. He earned a Ph.D. in Health Economics from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School and holds an undergraduate degree in mathematics from Boston University. His book, What Is Health Insurance (Good) For? was published by Springer and examines the structure, funding, and future of the U.S. health insurance system. Rob and his wife, Laura Klink, have three children and are active members of the unified Temple Sinai/Rodef Shalom Congregation community.

Cost: $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Advance registration deadline is Wednesday, November 19.

Questions? Contact Todd Miller at 412.848.1082 or toddprmktg@gmail.com.