GH 101 Benefits and Pricing
The Benefits and Pricing course is the first part of the two-course sequence in the Group and Health Insurance practice area.
Course Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of GH 101 Benefits and Pricing, you will understand the following learning objectives:
- How to describe plan provisions typically offered under short duration contracts (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, group life);
- How to calculate and recommend a manual rate for each of the contracts described above;
- How to apply principles of pricing, risk assessment, and funding to an underwriting situation; and
- How to evaluate and recommend an employee benefit strategy.
How Should I Study?
As part of the evolution of the FSA pathway, the SOA is committed to improving your learning experience through better source materials. To study for GH 101 Benefits and Pricing, start with the syllabus and continue with the other materials, including the course strategy guide.
Syllabus Materials
- Syllabus with Learning Objectives/Outcomes and Readings – Nov 2025/Mar 2026/Jul 2026
- Course Strategy Guide – Nov 2025/Mar 2026/Jul 2026
- Introductory Study Note – Nov 2025
- Case Study - this course has no case study
Syllabus Updates
- Any updates to the current syllabus will be posted here
Books and Study Notes
Supplemental Study Materials
- GH 101 Relevant Past Exam Materials
- GH 101 Guided Examples with Solutions
- Past Exam Questions and Solutions
- Study Methods