title: The case for an actuary.
abstract: The author describes the role of the actuary, the need for qualified actuaries and how to find them. Qualified actuarial help, in the form of a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA), is necessary to ensure the best outcome when setting annual premium rates and realistic budgets for self-funded group benefit plans.
authors.affiliation: Bethlehem Steel Corporation, Rockwell International Corporation, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Hospital, USA.
authors.forename: Patrick N
authors.initials: PN
authors.lastname: Renaud
mesh_terms: D000206:Actuarial Analysis; D003253:Consultants; D006264:Health Benefit Plans, Employee; D006801:Humans; D024382:Professional Role; D012952:Societies; D014481:United States