2019 Employee Benefits Law Update – 16th Annual Advanced Seminar (Atlanta, United States – September 16-17, 2019) – ResearchAndMarkets.com

DUBLIN–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The “2019
Employee Benefits Law Update – 16th Annual Advanced Seminar”
conference has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s
offering.

This seminar is designed as a timely, thorough and highly enjoyable
update which analyzes sophisticated, up-to-the-minute issues and
developments along with their real-world impact. The seminar explores
the highly complex benefits challenges you face and provides techniques
for managing and solving the problems, liabilities and contradictions
they can pose. A talented team of attorneys will present these dynamic
seminars.

With the intensified scrutiny by enforcement agencies, dramatic
increases in benefits-related litigation, and the potential for severe
liabilities for missteps, the information presented is as timely as it
is critical. Designed as an annual update for past IAML Certificate in
Employee Benefits Law.

Seminar participants, attorneys and other experienced employee benefits
professionals, the seminar will be one of the most professionally
important and satisfying programs you can attend. Take advantage of
IAML’s experience and of this opportunity to become fully updated, to
meet your colleagues from around the country, to empower your career,
and to improve your job performance and your effectiveness in your
organization.

Topics include:

Washington Update: What’s New? Recent Guidance and Current
Employee Benefit Projects

Qualified Plans

• Identifying Plan Errors and Developing Solutions to the Errors
• Implementation of Best Practices – Corporate Governance Standards in
  Employee Plan Administration
• Employee Plan Fiduciaries: Why You are One, What Your Duties Are, What
  Your Liability is
• Trimming Your Employee Plan Administration Expense Budget – What
  Expenses Can You Charge to Your Plan?
• Cost Effective Management of Your Plan’s Service Providers: Getting
  the Services You Pay For and are Entitled to Receive
• Implementation of an Employee Plan Compliance Calendar

Identifying Plan Errors and Developing Solutions to the Errors

Focus on both IRS and Department of Labor guidance that addresses
correcting plan errors including a case study analysis of the voluntary
compliance programs that both the IRS and DOL administer. An analysis of
the multiple types of correction methods as well as the venue
appropriate for the particular error will be analyzed.

IRS DOL Audits: How to Manage

Focus on the practical and legal aspects of managing an audit by either
the DOL or the IRS. Included in this discussion will be specific areas
of DOL concern following the ENRON audit.

Plan Administrators: Enhancing Communication and Avoiding
Pitfalls

Focus on various administrative functions with respect to qualified
plans including a detailed discussion of electronic plan administration
guidance and other recent developments.

ERISA Litigation

We will cover what you should be doing to avoid getting sued with regard
to your plans. For example, we will discuss the latest Supreme Court
decisions on ERISA matters, as well as stock cases, 401k fee cases,
benefit termination cases, claims based on conversions of cash balance
plans, and the latest developments on handling of individual benefit
claims. And, as always, we will review matters of attorney-client
privilege, potential criminal liability and pre-emption.

Health Care Reform Compliance Boot Camp

Now that the dust has settled, what plan changes and compliance risks
exist, and how can exposure be limited? Latest update on Affordable Care
Act (ACA) rules and regulations. Preparation for play or pay and
avoiding the so-called “Cadillac” tax.

Defined Contribution Healthcare in a Post-ACA World: Private
Exchange Compliance Issues and Opportunities

Many employers are looking for ways to fix their health care
contribution obligation while continuing to offer an array of valuable
coverage options to employees. What tax and benefits compliance issues
arise? Can employers offer health coverage through individual policies?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of a fully insured versus a
self-funded exchange? Will a private exchange arrangement satisfy the
ACA requirements (including the employer pay or play: obligation). This
session focuses on the compliance aspects of private exchange
arrangements with an emphasis on what can be done today, and what
legislative or regulatory changes must be made to fully realize the
benefits of a defined contribution approach.

Dj Vu All Over Again: The Brave New World of Onsite Clinics:
What compliance issues and traps arise in connection with onsite
clinics. The potential impact on HSAs and health care reform
implications.

HIPAA Compliance: HITECH Compliance, Security and Other Advanced
Issues

We all know the rules (we think) but how do we implement the HIPAA
requirements? This session includes: An overview of the HIPAA privacy,
EDI and security requirements; and a practical privacy implementation
roadmap for plan sponsors.

VEBA and ERISA Trust Do’s and Don’ts

What rules apply to VEBA deductions? What expenses can be paid from a
plan? When does UBIT apply? Learn why VEBAs might not always be the best
funding vehicle for retiree medical expenses. When is an ERISA trust
required and when is it not?

What’s a Benefits Administrator to Do? How to Manage Risks Under
Federal Health and Welfare Mandates

A review of new mandates and guidance for health plans. Which mandates
require the most attention and when? You will learn how to best manage
these new requirements, gaining a roadmap for negotiating the maze.

Wellness Programs and Disease Management: Overcoming Legal
Compliance Hurdles

As the popularity of wellness, disease management and health risk
assessment programs continues to grow, many employers have overlooked
the many legal compliance issues that may arise in connection with a
successful program. Hidden compliance costs associated with the
“carrots” and “sticks” need to be considered. Also, are “mandatory”
participation requirements allowed? What about smoker rate
differentials? Attendees of this session will be able to identify and
avoid potential compliance traps under the new ACA wellness regulations,
under HIPAA’s non-discrimination and privacy requirements, the Americans
with Disabilities Act and COBRA.

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