Summer 2021 Benefits Compliance Essentials Webinar Series
Date & Time:
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2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Overview:
Plan to attend one, some, or all sessions of our benefits compliance refresher series. This four-part webinar series focuses on the basics and covers essential compliance information you need to know. We’ll also share the resources M3 has available for your use when administering employee benefits plans related to:
Session One: COBRA Essentials – June 3, 2021
Strengthening your COBRA compliance procedures makes good business sense and protects your organization from unnecessary risks. Join us for a webinar designed to answer all your basic COBRA questions.
Key Topics Include:
- General COBRA requirements and to whom do they apply
- Notice obligations and timelines
- Common COBRA compliance issues
- Guidance and strategies for internal COBRA administration
Session Two: ERISA Basics – June 10, 2021
Employer sponsors of employee welfare benefits plans must comply with many complex and sometimes confusing ERISA requirements. Join us for a webinar to discuss basic ERISA requirements as they apply to your welfare benefit plans and to ensure compliance.
Key Topics Include:
- Welfare Benefit Plans: What plans are subject to ERISA
- Basic ERISA rules
- Summary Plan Descriptions
- Reporting requirements
Session Three: HIPAA Portability & Privacy – August 3, 2021
While HIPAA was passed in 1996, employers continue to struggle with compliance. Are you audit ready? Join us to find out.
Key Topics Include:
- HIPAA Special Enrollment Events
- Review of the type of plans subject to the privacy requirements
- HIPAA privacy documentation requirements
- Administrative safeguards
- Protection Health Information clarified
Session Four: Administering FMLA – August 10, 2021
A must attend for any human resource professional responsible for Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) administration. FMLA administration is more than just using the right form. We’ll discuss case scenarios to demonstrate best practices.
Key Topics Include:
- Basic overview of FMLA law
- How and when to apply federal and Wisconsin leave concurrently
- What to do when an employee wants to “save their FMLA”
- How to avoid common mistakes made by other employers
- Review of case scenarios
Who should attend?
HR Personnel, Benefit Personnel, Payroll Personnel
For your convenience, sessions will be held at the same time each Thursday throughout the month of June:
Session: 2:00 – 3:00 pm CT
Q&A: 3:00 – 3:30 pm CT
Featured Speaker:
Karen J.W. Breitnauer, J.D.
Director of Employee Benefits Compliance
M3 Insurance