2013 Employee Benefits Symposium

Welcome! The annual Employee Benefits Symposium is the premier source of employee benefits information for Executives, HR and Benefit Professionals, and all plan fiduciaries.

It is our pleasure to invite you to The 16th Annual Employee Benefits Symposium! Join us as we address current issues and new challenges faced by those tasked with structuring employee benefits in the competitive San Francisco Bay Area employment market.

New for 2013! ACA is here to stay! With 2014 just around the corner, we have dedicated one full track to healthcare reform and will provide you all the information you need to know now. Alternatively, choose from three exciting tracks, each tailored to fit distinct levels of experience and need.



ACA – 2013 and Beyond

Healthcare Reform - Where are we now?
Preparing for 2014
New plan administration and disclosure requirements under ACA
An overview of the Exchanges
Current status of the CA Exchange
New coverage mandates
The “Pay or Play” penalty
ACA’s impact to health plan premiums
What’s next for employers?

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Employee Benefits Overview

Core concepts, including:

Plan design
Participation issues
Life and AD&D Insurance
Disability insurance (short and long term)
Dental care benefits
Vision care benefits
Medical insurance
Basics of National Healthcare Reform
Commuter plans
Flexible Spending Account plans
COBRA

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Expanding your Employee Benefits Knowledge

Benefits compliance
Benefits strategy
Pricing structure and typical costs
Employee contribution structure
Disability insurance (short and long term)
When to self insure
Core benefits compliance issues including SPD disclosures/notices
Advanced FSA and COBRA issues
Taxation issues
National Healthcare Reform action items
Retirement plan design and compliance

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401(k) Planning and Welfare Compliance

Understanding how participant, plan sponsor and regulator behavior affects 401(k) plan success

Key plan design considerations … eligibility, enrollment, match, cost vs revenue, funds

Designing an optimal 401(k) plan

Common retirement and welfare compliance issues… fiduciary responsibilities, regulatory filings, plan audit

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Who: Executives and HR Professionals responsible for health and welfare benefit plan administration and compliance.

Who: Professionals new to HR and employee benefits administration interested in learning more about the fundamentals of employee benefits.

Who: Professionals in a decision making capacity with multiple years of experience, and a high comfort level with employee benefits concepts.

Who: Executives and CFOs who have financial responsibility for 401(k) retirement plans and welfare compliance.

What: Cut through the hype: understand cost, coverage and compliance considerations necessary for your company to thrive.

What: A thorough dive into the core concepts of the employee benefits world and how they apply to HR functions.

What: Expert level examination of employee benefits topics including plan design, benefits strategy, and core compliance issues.

What: Understand the complex components of retirement plan design and compliance responsibilities of the Fiduciary.

What happened to the legal and regulatory landscape in 2012 and what changes have been enacted for 2013? We are delighted to have a dynamo attorney, Jeanine DeBacker, enlighten us about the myriad employment law changes on tap for 2013 and what HR professionals must know and do to avoid the risk that results from uninformed decisions. Review the latest legal developments and trends impacting the workplace in California and focus on practical tips to make your compliance efforts simpler.

     

The Employee Benefits Symposium is proud to present an expert panel of attorneys and HR professionals discussing the Seven Mistakes That Employers Continue to Make in Employment Law. Do you know when to call an attorney vs. an HR professional? Join our exciting panel of expert attorneys and HR professionals discuss key HR dilemmas.

Linda Baumhefner
Executive Consultant
Merit Resource Group, Inc.

Thomas Larkin
Founder, President & CEO
The Larkin Company

Kathy McCarthy
Chief Administrative Officer and General Counsel
EMQ Families First

Erin McDermit
Attorney
Shuman Snyder LLP

Christie Turner
Director of Operations
HR Options, Inc.

Jeanine DeBacker (Moderator)
Partner
McPharlin Sprinkles & Thomas LLP

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