Samaritan Fund Foundation Partners with Self-Funded with Spencer to Expand Financial Impact
Brett Morris
Through a year-long sponsorship, SFF will collaborate with a leading industry podcast to broaden awareness of meaningful financial support for employees facing medical-related hardship.
METAIRIE, LA — January 27, 2026 — The Samaritan Fund Foundation (SFF) announced today that it will serve as a year-long sponsor of Self-Funded with Spencer, aligning the foundation with one of the self-funded benefits industry’s leading podcast platforms to expand awareness of compassion-driven financial support for employees.
Self-Funded with Spencer features in-depth conversations with influential leaders across healthcare, benefits, and self-funded health plans. Through this sponsorship, the foundation will connect with employers, advisors, and self-funded health plan stakeholders nationwide, reinforcing its mission to help organizations support employees facing unexpected medical-related financial hardship.
“At its core, the Samaritan Fund Foundation exists to help people navigate the financial challenges that often follow serious medical events,” said Brett Morris, President of the Samaritan Fund Foundation. “Our sponsorship of Self-Funded with Spencer allows us to extend that mission by reaching more employers and advisors who are looking for meaningful ways to support their employees. By expanding awareness, we can help more organizations deliver timely, compassionate financial assistance when it matters most.”
The Samaritan Fund Foundation is a nonprofit organization that partners with employers to deliver meaningful financial assistance to employees impacted by serious medical events and unexpected healthcare-related expenses. Through employer-sponsored programs, the foundation provides direct support for essential, non-medical costs such as housing,
transportation, and daily living expenses, helping employees navigate financial challenges during times of crisis. The foundation works closely with employers and benefits advisors to integrate compassionate, purpose-driven support into self-funded benefit strategies.
By sponsoring Self-Funded with Spencer, SFF aims to elevate industry dialogue around employer-sponsored compassion, financial resilience, and innovative approaches to supporting employees within self-funded health plans.
Additional details about the partnership and related content will be shared throughout the year across podcast episodes and social channels.
About the Samaritan Fund Program
The Samaritan Fund Program partners with employers and benefits advisors to provide direct financial assistance to employees facing serious medical events and unexpected healthcare-related expenses. Founded to address the financial challenges that extend beyond traditional health coverage, the program complements self-funded health plans by offering a structured, employer-sponsored solution for timely and compassionate support.
About Self-Funded with Spencer
Self-Funded with Spencer is a healthcare podcast that highlights conversations with founders, executives, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders shaping the self-funded and healthcare landscape. The podcast is widely followed by employers, brokers, and industry professionals seeking education and insight into self-funded benefits.