Keys for Building a Compliant Employee Benefit Program

The legal requirements that apply to employer-sponsored health & welfare benefit programs are notoriously complex and confusing. Compliance rules for these plans seem to change continuously. Audits by government agencies can result in huge penalties for employers that are out of compliance with ERISA, the Affordable Care Act, the Tax Code, COBRA, HIPAA, CAA and other laws. This brief, informative presentation will bring clarity and insight to these challenging concepts and equip HR and benefits professionals to effectively manage risk in this critical area.

• What are the major federal laws that impact employee health & welfare programs?
• Which federal agencies enforce these laws?
• What penalties may apply for plans that are out of compliance?
• What are the key components of a compliant program?
• What types of compliance requirements typically apply to employee health & welfare programs?

Our special guest presenter will be Derek Ashton, CEBS. An in-demand speaker and host of the popular “Compliance Recharge” webinar series, Derek informs and entertains while delivering practical insights tailored to the interests of employers, HR leaders, and benefits professionals.

Speaker

Derek Ashton, CEBS

Derek received a B.A. in Divinity from NorthPoint Bible College and also earned the Group Benefits Associate (GBA), Compensation Management Specialist (CMS), and Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) designations through the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. After joining Medcom in 2012, he directed the company’s Compliance & Actuarial Division for over seven years and now serves in a compliance consulting, training, and business development role.