BENEFIT ADVISORS NETWORK 2022 WEBINAR SCHEDULE
All webinars take place from 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm EST
EST: 2:00 pm | CST: 1:00 pm | MST: 12:00 pm | PST: 11:00 am | AKST: 10:00 am | HST: 8:00 am
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Overview of ACA Reporting Requirements
January 12th, Presented by Stacy Barrow
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In this webinar Stacy H. Barrow, Esq. provides an overview of 2021 ACA reporting requirements that are applicable for both large employers and self-insured plans. Stacy will review the various reporting forms (1094-B, 1095-B, 1094-C, and 1095-C), indicator codes, and affordability safe harbors. Other topics covered in this webinar include how to report for waiting periods / initial measurement periods, COBRA participants and post-employment coverage, and how to correct reporting mistakes. Stacy will also address common questions and provide best practices.
Update on Reference-Based Pricing
January 19th, Presented by John Marshall
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Reference-based pricing (RBP) is an alternative to traditional medical pricing that generally stabilizes and/or reduces claims costs. Also known as Medicare Reference-Based Pricing, RBP describes any claim pricing methodology grounded in analysis of an objective value for medical services and adjudicating medical claims based on some multiple of that value usually Medicare-based.
HCM Trends Update
February 9th, Presented by Bobbi Kloss
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In the world of Human Capital Management, Bobbi Kloss's webinar provides current information on developing a culture by marketing your business to attract and retain employees, regulatory HR updates including from the EEOC and the DOL, and HR best practices.
HIPAA Privacy & Security Overview
February 23rd, Presented by Nicole Quinn-Gato
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Join Nicole Quinn-Gato for an overview of HIPAA's Privacy and Security Rules. During this webinar, Nicole will review the different types of entities subject to HIPAA, take an in-depth look at Protected Health Information (PHI), individual rights under HIPAA, and what to do when there is a breach of PHI.
5 Ways to Win More Often - Knowing the Underwriting Game
March 9th, Presented by Greg Carlton
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Have you ever wondered what's going on behind the scenes at the carrier or TPA level when renewal time comes? Are you using the best claims period to optimize your renewal outcome? How does your client perceive your efforts leading up to the relationship continuation decision and renewal? Join us in discussing these and more topics and hear from a former Senior Underwriter from Anthem WellPoint as we navigate the high-stakes game of group renewal underwriting.
Artificial Intelligence Marketing: The Unfair Advantage
March 16th, Presented by Glenn Smith
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How is your website working for you? How are you stacking up against other employers? Join World Synergy for an exciting webinar to learn how sophisticated A.I. can help you dominate 2022 and beyond. Despite these turbulent times of ups, downs, and constant changes, the industry’s first and only A.I. solution can instantly analyze billions of data points to gather real-time research, recommendations, competitive analysis, and opportunity forecasting to help you predict the formerly-unpredictable in marketing your culture.
What You Need to Know – Data Integrations
March 23rd, Presented by Kelli LeMieux and Megan Smith
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You've heard it before: "Data is king" - especially in the world of payroll and benefits. Clean data is critical for progressive organizations to best serve their most valuable assets – their people. How is this achieved? Through Data integration and governance. BTR is here to help employers implement well-sourced data integrations for an overall less complex employee experience.
BAN Canada
1st Quarter Pensions Update
March 24th, presented by Jason Vary
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What’s New in Canadian Pensions? Join pension experts from Actuarial Solutions as they address a number of current topics related to DB and DC pension plans. Topics for this session will be announced closer to the webinar date to reflect the latest developments in Canadian pensions. During the webinar, there will be opportunities for attendees to ask questions on any pension-related topics.
Cybersecurity: The Before and After You Have Been Breached
April 20th, Presented by Matt Jones and Gunner Wagh
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With the shift to remote work and the dramatic rise in cyber threats, businesses need new solutions and expertise to combat hackers and cyber-attacks. We will show you how to build a cyber-security strategy to protect your business.
How to Prepare for a DOL Audit
April 27th, Presented by Stacy Barrow
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During this webinar, Stacy H. Barrow, BAN’s Director of Compliance, will provide attendees with tips for surviving a Department of Labor (DOL) audit, including an overview of what to expect during a DOL audit, how the DOL audits, and what the DOL looks for during a group health plan audit.
BAN Canada
Recruitment Crisis in Canada - What Can You Do?
April 28th, Presented by Darcy Michaud
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Dear Employers, it is 2022 and you are now the candidate! There are numerous reasons that can be offered for the virtual switch in the dynamic that is recruitment in Canada. But the causes aside the crisis is real. Qualified employees are hard to find. Not only are they looking for income lost during the pandemic, but they are also looking for more. It is with this context that BAN Canada presents their next webinar in their webinar series Recruitment Crisis in Canada - What Can You Do?
Transparency Update: What’s New with the CAA and Transparency in Coverage rules?
May 25th, Presented by Stacy Barrow
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In this informative webinar Stacy H. Barrow, Esq., BAN’s Director of Compliance, discusses the current state of the No Surprises Act and the Transparency in Coverage Final Rules, including new legal and regulatory updates in employee benefits, and a look at recent court cases of interest.
BAN Canada
Hybrid Work: Challenges, Opportunity, and Engagement
May 26th, Presented by Darcy Michaud
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If there was an outcome that defines our 'new reality' after Covid-19, it is the move to working from home. Many workplaces brought employees back to work, others moved entirely to a remote model. The hybrid model, in some form, seemed to be the one working arrangement that was welcomed by the majority of employers and employees. It is with this context that BAN Canada presents their next webinar in its webinar series, Hybrid Work - Challenges, Opportunity, and Engagement.
Your Ultimate Guide for A Stress-Free Benefits Technology Deployment
June 8th, Presented by Megan Smith and Kate Taylor
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Benefits are more complex than ever before, and the technology that supports your benefits package is growing at a rapid pace. HR leaders and benefits professionals alike want to make sure employees are armed with the education & information they need to make open enrollment a breeze. That’s why planning and understanding key concepts within the benefits technology space is so critical. In this webinar, BTR will walk attendees through the ultimate guide for a successful open enrollment with an emphasis on technology best practices.
Global Benefits: An Overview of U.K. Benefits
June 15th, Presented by Lewis Mosley
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This session will provide attendees with an insight into the makeup of the UK market, including social security changes and how it impacts the employee benefits on offer to employees. We will also consider the overlap of employee benefits with employment law, covering ground such as benefits issues during mergers/ acquisitions in the UK.
BAN Canada
2nd Quarter Pensions Update
June 21st, presented by Jason Vary, Joe Nunes
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Join pension experts from Actuarial Solutions as they address a number of current topics related to DB and DC pension plans. Topics for this session include recent developments and Individual Pension Plans.
Finding Actionable Health Insights to Save Lives and Improve the Bottom Line
June 22nd, Presented by Greg Carlton
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Health Plan sponsors are looking for innovative ideas and the best partners/advisors to help bring value, develop more optimized care options, and monitor plan performance. Join us as we see how health data can be used to improve the integration of various partners and drive innovative plan improvements.
BAN Canada
Retention Strategies from Compensation to Work-Life Balance
July 7th, Presented by Darcy Michaud
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Picking up on the last BAN webinar, the Recruitment Crisis in Canada, we have moved our attention to keeping them. The most effective recruitment strategy, without a doubt, is retaining the valuable employees you have now. As we all know, however, recruiters and head-hunters are more aggressive than ever. Employees who may be even passive flight risk could result in your next vacancy. So, what can you do? It is with this context that BAN Canada presents their next webinar in their webinar series Retention Strategies - From Compensation to Work-Life Balance.
Special Webinar
Considerations for Employers Post-Dobbs
July 12th, Presented by Stacy Barrow
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Please join us for a webinar to discuss the impact of Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization on employers and group health plans. The decision overrules the Supreme Court’s 1973 decision in Roe v. Wade, which had guaranteed federal constitutional protections relating to abortion law. The Court held that the Constitution does not confer a right to abortion, and the authority to regulate abortion turns to the states and their legislatures. Thirteen states have passed so-called “trigger laws” that effectively outlaw abortion within their states following the Court’s ruling. Approximately a dozen or so more states are anticipated to follow suit.
Workplace Wellness Programs and Compliance with DOL & EEOC Rules
July 13th, Presented by Stacy Barrow
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During this informative webinar Stacy H. Barrow, Esq., BAN’s Director of Compliance, provides an overview of the legal and regulatory guidelines for wellness programs under DOL and EEOC rules. Attendees will gain an understanding of how DOL and EEOC rules apply depending on the type of wellness program offered, how limits on rewards work depending on the types of wellness programs offered, and recent court cases of interest.
BAN Canada
Workplace Wellness: Your Employees' Mental Health Impacts Your ROI
August 25th, Presented by Darcy Michaud
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Your employees are your most valuable resources. Talk about one of the most used cliches ever! However, there is a reason why a cliché is a cliché: Typically because it is true. It makes you wonder why employers who are so interested in their bottom line are not most concerned with the wellness and betterment of the most valuable assets, their employees. It is with this context that BAN Canada presents their next webinar in their webinar series Workplace Wellness - Your Employees' Mental Health Impacts your ROI.
The Ultimate Employee Retention & Engagement Playbook
September 7th, Presented by Megan Smith
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Join BTR as they discuss strategies for leveraging technology to ENGAGE & RETAIN employees while controlling healthcare spending. At a time when employee retention is top of mind, the BTR team of experts has pulled together solutions for any size employer, including employee-centric deliverables such as mobile-first technology and risk-mitigation strategies.
BAN Canada
3rd Quarter Pensions Update
September 15th, presented by Jason Vary, Joe Nunes
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Join pension experts from Actuarial Solutions as they address a number of current topics related to DB and DC pension plans. Topics for this session will include:
• A thorough review of the Capital Accumulation Plan Guidelines including proposed changes issued by the pension regulators
• Recent pension developments, including a regulatory update and a discussion on the impact of higher interest rates on Canadian pension plans
Identifying and Recovering Health Plan Fraud & Abuse
September 28th, Presented by Greg Carlton
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Over 40% of medical bills contain errors resulting in plans and members overpaying. Join us to learn how every healthcare transaction can be audited for fraud and abuse, returning 1-3% to plans and up to 20% to members out of pockets costs.
An Introduction to Managing Global Benefits
October 12th, Presented by Lewis Mosley
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This session is aimed at providing a starting block for HR professionals new to managing global benefits. The session will cover the factors a company should consider when starting to build out global benefits with a focus on the following themes:
• Staying compliant
• Controlling Costs
• Managing colleagues’ expectations and curbing internal enthusiasm
• Implementing an appropriate strategy that will account for your business’ culture
• Creating a culturally aligned employee benefits program for a growing multinational workforce
Consumer-Directed Healthcare and Account-Based Plans: HDHPs, HSAs, FSAs, and HRAs
October 26th, Presented by Stacy Barrow
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Join BAN's Director of Compliance, Stacy H. Barrow, Esq. for an informative webinar on Consumer Directed Healthcare and Account-Based Plans. Webinar attendees will gain an understanding of the background of Consumer Directed Healthcare, HSA eligibility and contribution rules, how HSA funds may be used, and how employers may contribute to HSAs. Stacy will also discuss HRAs (including Individual Coverage HRAs) and FSAs.
BAN Canada
Key Differences Between U.S. and Canada Employment Rules
November 9th, Presented by Darcy Michaud
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The remote workplace is one significant factor that has made the world an even smaller place. Knowledge crosses borders, it is no longer the employees that come to the employer. Employers are hiring workers in other countries or expanding to other countries to take advantage of new markets, opportunities, and labour advantages. The big ‘wake-up call’ for some U.S./Canadian employers comes when they hire workers in an alternative country and find that the employment legislation there is not close to the same. It is with this context that BAN Canada presents their next webinar in its webinar series Key Differences Between U.S. and Canada Employment Rules.
HR for 2023
November 30th, Presented by Bobbi Kloss
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Join Bobbi Kloss for a special webinar on HR for 2023. Bobbi Kloss's webinar provides current information on…
- Developing a culture by marketing your business to attract and retain employees;
- Regulatory HR updates including from the EEOC and the DOL; and
- HR best practices.
BAN Canada
4th Quarter Pensions Update
December 8th, presented by Jason Vary, Joe Nunes
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What’s New in Canadian Pensions? Join pension experts from Actuarial Solutions as they address a number of current topics related to DB and DC pension plans. Topics for this session will be announced closer to the webinar date to reflect the latest developments in Canadian pensions. During the webinars, there will be opportunities for attendees to ask questions on any pension-related topics. We also welcome topic suggestions for future webinars.
2022 End-of-Year Compliance Roundup
December 14th, Presented by Stacy Barrow
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During the final compliance webinar of our 2022 Educational Webinar Series, Stacy H. Barrow, Esq. provides an overview of significant compliance topics in 2022, along with a look at what to expect in 2023. Stacy will review legal and regulatory changes under the ACA, CAA, and other laws applicable to health and welfare plans, and offer thoughts on what to expect in 2023.
BAN Canada
Key HR Issues of 2022 and What to Look for in 2023
December 20th, Presented by Darcy Michaud
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Another year in the ever-changing world of employment legislation, case law, and human resources. This webinar has become a staple in the Ban Canada webinar series. An overview of important developments that have taken place over the past year and a look at what to expect for next year. Please join us for the last webinar in the 2022 Ban Canada webinar series, Key HR Issues of 2022 and What to Look for in 2023!
We will discuss:
• Key HR Issues, employment legislation developments, and important case law updates from 2022
• What to expect and keep an eye out for in 2023
This webinar has been approved for credit from HRCI and SHRM.