Health Benefits Update: The Legal Landscape for 2008 and Beyond (August 13, 2008 at 1:00 PM EDT, 12:00 PM CDT, 11:00 AM MDT, 10:00 AM PDT)
This virtual seminar prepares producers with a plan of action for what's new in the proposed cafeteria plan regulations. Become abreast of the guidance needed to reconcile general rules. Our presentors John Hickman, Esq. and Ashley Gilliham, Esq will cover Health debit card changes for 2008/2009. John and Ashley will provide clarification on paremeters through renveue ruling, specifications on type of card, available balances and fall out claims. Other topics covered: HSA HOPE Act Recap, Problems with freebies, Offering individual coverage on a tax-advantage basis (HRAs and premium reimbursement plans), Overview of laws/regulations that impact (but do not prohibit) wellness and disease management programs and State Health Care Reform - Massachusetts and other laws.