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• Going Viral: COVID-19’s Impact to Employee Benefits Plans

  • When
    April 02, 2020
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    Webinar

  

  We are hosting a webinar for you to understand how this will impact your Benefits. 
  

  COVID-19, the novel coronavirus, has taken employers by storm, and every day presents new challenges and questions.  Join us as the attorneys at Hall Benefits Law are making a coordinated effort to keep plan sponsors, HR professionals, and benefits service providers apprised of any new and updated regulations relating to employee benefits legal compliance. There is a multitude of developments on this front, and our goal is to make sure you and your team are aware of any required changes as well as highlight available opportunities to minimize risk and financial disruption to your business.

  
  

  Learning Objectives

  1. Recent Federal and State guidance regarding coverage of Coronavirus screening and diagnosis costs in self and fully insured health plans;
  2. Legislative update on benefits-related COVID-19 matters;
  3. Other employer-sponsored health and welfare plan implications related to Coronavirus, including HIPAA privacy and security issues (regarding employees who may have been exposed to COVID-19), COBRA continuation coverage, and ERISA disclosure requirements (for plan benefit changes related to COVID-19 treatment and screening).
  4. COVID-19 and its potential impact on retirement plans, including loans and hardships and fiduciary considerations

  
  

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• WorldAtWork: B1 - Regulatory Environments for Benefits Programs

  • Start
    April 20, 2020
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    8:00 AM
  • End
    April 21, 2020
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Hall Benefits Law: 270 Carpenter Drive Suite 325 Atlanta, GA 30328

  Regulatory Environments for Benefits Programs (B1) —
  U.S. Human Resources Laws and Regulations and the ACA’s Impact on Benefits Programs

  

  • A thorough understanding of the U.S. human resources laws and regulations is important for the HR benefits professional. This course provides an overview of these U.S. regulations as they apply to employee benefits programs and includes a review and discussion of the Affordable Car Act (ACA). In this course, you will:
    

  • Explore government’s influence on employee benefits plans.
  • Review legislation and regulations that affect retirement benefits.
  • Examine legislative and regulatory requirements for pay for time not worked programs.
  • Discuss relevant legislation that affects employee health and welfare benefits programs.
  • Examine the taxation of health and welfare benefits and required nondiscrimination tests.
  • Explore legal issues related to IRC Section 125 and Section 129 plans.
  • Examine communication and administration activities related to benefits programs.

  This course contains U.S. specific content and is designed for the U.S. HR benefits professional new to the field. It is also an ideal course for the HR generalist or compensation specialist with limited human resource law knowledge who would like to learn more.

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• WorldAtWork B2 - Retirement Plans - Design Considerations and Administration

  • Start
    June 08, 2020
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    8:00 AM
  • End
    June 09, 2020
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Hall Benefits Law: 270 Carpenter Drive Suite 325 Atlanta, GA 30328

  Retirement Plans - Design Considerations and Administration (B2) —
  Learn Foundational Knowledge about Retirement Plan Design and Administration

  

  Retirement plan design and administration are challenging tasks for the human resources professional, who must balance organizational objectives with the financial resources needed to ensure that employees are benefiting from and contributing to their retirement plans. This course provides you with an introduction to strategic retirement plan design and administration with emphasis on defined contribution plans.

  In this course, you will learn about:

  1. Aligning retirement plan objectives with organizational strategy.
  2. Defined contribution plan types.
  3. Key aspects of 401k plans.
  4. Fiduciary requirements for retirement plans.
  5. General plan investment and financing guidelines.
  6. Auditing retirement plans for effectiveness, financial performance and plan delivery.
  7. Integrating retirement plans when mergers or acquisitions occur.

  This course contains U.S. specific content and provides a thorough overview of retirement plans. It is an ideal course for those who need foundational knowledge in retirement plan design and administration.

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• SBEN Annual Education Conference

  • Start
    August 13, 2020
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    8:00 AM
  • End
    August 14, 2020
  •  
    2:00 PM
  • Location
    LE MERIDIEN ATLANTA PERIMETER 111 Perimeter Center West, Atlanta, GA 30346

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  NEW DATES: August 13-14! 

  Same place The Le Meridien Hotel * Atlanta, GA,
  

  It's time for SBEN's Annual Education Conference and we're talking about benefits. Let's get talking...

  Who Is Talking About What
  This event features industry leaders sharing the insight into TODAY's Benefits.  This includes challenges, opportunities, legislation, regulation, trends and best practices. 

  We're looking for Sponsors and Speakers to share their insights and knowledge.  

  

  Conference Location: LE MERIDIENATLANTA PERIMETER111
  Perimeter Center West, Atlanta, GA 30346

  

  Don't miss out on the great hotel price of $164 per night ... BOOK NOW 
  Click the link below or the Hotel Button below. 

  Click here to book your group rate for Southeast Benefits Educational Network

  

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  Questions / Need more details? Contact Marc Chappell, mchappell@sben.org or 404-812-9132

  

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• WorldAtWork B3 - Health and Welfare Plans - Plan Types and Administration

  • Start
    August 17, 2020
  •  
    8:00 AM
  • End
    August 18, 2020
  •  
    5:00 PM
  • Location
    Hall Benefits Law: 270 Carpenter Drive Suite 325 Atlanta, GA 30328

  Health and Welfare Plans - Plan Types and Administration (B3) —
  Gain Knowledge and Skills in Health and Welfare Benefits Administration

  

  Getting your organization’s health and welfare plan benefits right from the start is a daunting task for any human resources professional. This course will teach the fundamentals every HR practitioner must know. 

  You will learn about the different types of health and welfare benefits and the key components of health and welfare plans. The course also includes a review and discussion of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its impact on health plans. 

  Key topics covered include: 

  1. An overview of the types of health and welfare plans.
  2. Focus on key areas such as health care benefits, the concept of choice, disability plans, survivor benefits, pay for time not worked and the administration of these programs.
  3. The medical component of health care benefits.
  4. Behavioral health care, prescription drug plans, dental plans, vision plans, disability plans and long-term care plans.
  5. Complementary programs that encourage and support employee health.
  6. Employee benefits choice and flexibility.
  7. Aligning benefits outcomes with your organization’s cost strategy. 

  This course features U.S. specific content.

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• SBEN Regional Benefits Forum - Greenville

  • When
    September 18, 2020
  •  
    7:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Embassy Suites by Hilton Greenville Downtown Riverplace, 250 Riverplace, Greenville, SC 29601

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  SBEN Regional Benefits Forum - Greenville
  Navigating Today's Benefits Issues

  Greenville, SC  |  April 3, 2020 

        

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  SBEN will host our Regional Benefits Forum on April 3, 2020, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton in Downtown Greenville, South Carolina. This event is created specifically for the Benefits Professional, and the sessions are designed for you to gain real-world understanding of what will impact you. Further you'll learn implementable take-aways from experts who have, "been there done that."

  Sessions Include

  -  The Latest Legislative, Regulatory and Compliance Issues in Employee Benefits
  -  Hot Topics in Benefits
  -  The SECURE Act
  -  Pharma and Transparency 
  -  MORE!

  PLUS - SHRM and HRCI CEs are anticipated. 

  To book a hotel room at Embassy Suites call
  864-263-4800 or click here.  

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  Program Location:

  Embassy Suites by Hilton Greenville Downtown Riverplace

  250 Riverplace, Greenville, SC 29601

  
  

  

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