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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T120000
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SUMMARY:Consumer Directed Healthcare and Account Based Plans: HDHPs\, HSAs\, FSAs\, and HRAs
DESCRIPTION: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 and FSAs under the Affordable Care Act. \nKey takeaways include: \n\nAn understanding of the rules surrounding high deductible health plans (HDHPs)\nHow HSAs\, FSAs and HRAs can coordinate with HDHPs\nHow HSAs\, FSAs and HRAs have changed under the ACA
URL:https://benefitsqb.com/event/consumer-directed-healthcare-and-account-based-plans-hdhps-hsas-fsas-aned-hras/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210908T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210908T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105711
CREATED:20210323T192126Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210323T192126Z
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SUMMARY:Unified Business Strategy: Lower Costs\, Increase Employee Productivity\, and Grow Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this webinar by World Synergy to learn the advantages of using a Unified Business Strategy to accelerate your business. We will explore how NetSuite encompasses an entire suite of solutions that can be tailored specifically for your business. From integrating your CRM and eCommerce to inventory and advanced warehouse management\, resource planning\, Human Resources\, and Professional Services Automation\, NetSuite has it all in one combined suite.\nWe will discuss how NetSuite ERP enables organizations to manage costs\, optimize accounting efficiency\, eliminate manual reporting\, streamline procurement processes\, and improve overall business productivity. \nBy utilizing NetSuite ERP\, you will no longer have to worry about purchasing\, installing\, integrating\, and maintaining multiple application systems\, and will be able to:\n• Reduce IT costs by 50%+\n• Accelerate financial close by 20%-50%\n• Cut order-to-cash cycle by 50%+\n• Reduce audit preparation time by 50%\n• Reduce invoicing costs by 25%-75%
URL:https://benefitsqb.com/event/unified-business-strategy-lower-costs-increase-employee-productivity-and-grow-your-business/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210825T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210825T130000
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CREATED:20201125T210447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201208T194059Z
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SUMMARY:Data Integrations: APIs and EDIs Explained
DESCRIPTION:Data is only as good as how it’s used. In HR tech\, there are many systems that must work together and “integrate” in order to streamline and automate tasks. But integrations require a proper strategy and implementation to work. \nIn this webinar\, the experts at BTR will explain the integration acronym soup – from EDIs to APIs – and arm you with the knowledge you need to ensure your next integration project is smooth. Attendees will learn the differences between the major integration types and how they are actually set up\, as well as red flags to look out for from vendors.
URL:https://benefitsqb.com/event/data-integrations-apis-and-edis-explained/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210811T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210811T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105711
CREATED:20201125T210407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201208T194121Z
UID:849-1628683200-1628686800@benefitsqb.com
SUMMARY:The Healthcare Financial Relationship: Where Does the Money Go?
DESCRIPTION:“Dave Konrad will interview two Healthcare Industry Experts for insights on where the money goes – a detailed analysis of the four players in employee healthcare and health insurance: \n\nEmployer\nInsurance Company\nEmployee and\nHealthcare Provider\n\nWe will explain the financial and service relationships among these healthcare system participants.”
URL:https://benefitsqb.com/event/the-healthcare-financial-relationship-where-does-the-money-go/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210728T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210728T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105711
CREATED:20210323T191839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210323T191839Z
UID:908-1627473600-1627477200@benefitsqb.com
SUMMARY:Essence Marketing: Strategic Marketing Roadmaps for the New Business Landscape
DESCRIPTION:Times have changed… has your business strategy evolved along with it? Join this webinar on July 28 to learn how to build your digital marketing strategy for this new economy. \nThe first step is to build a digital marketing acceleration roadmap that will include your business’s uniqueness as your true north. We will then focus on your content\, search engine optimization (SEO)\, and PPC to set your business up for success. The experts from World Synergy will illustrate these methods for you to help you build your own roadmap to success. \nYou will walk away from this webinar with a framework and tactics for building your business digital marketing plan\, with a focus on scalable solutions.
URL:https://benefitsqb.com/event/essence-marketing-strategic-marketing-roadmaps-for-the-new-business-landscape/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210714T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105711
CREATED:20201125T210315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201208T194125Z
UID:848-1626264000-1626267600@benefitsqb.com
SUMMARY:Workplace Wellness Programs and Compliance with DOL & EEOC Rules
DESCRIPTION:“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. \nTakeaways include: \n\nAn understanding of which laws apply to wellness programs\nInformation on how the limits on rewards apply\nBest practices for ensuring that wellness programs comply with applicable laws”
URL:https://benefitsqb.com/event/workplace-wellness-programs-and-compliance-with-dol-eeoc-rules/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210623T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210623T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105711
CREATED:20210413T203407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T203407Z
UID:911-1624449600-1624453200@benefitsqb.com
SUMMARY:Underwriting Employer Stop Loss
DESCRIPTION:​Underwriting stop loss is both a science and art. There are 10 important components that can have an impact on the specific rates and aggregate factors produced by carriers quoting employer stop loss insurance.  Influencing the rates and factors developed is the experience of the underwriter who has the ability to modify the rates based on experience and both internal and external factors at the time.  Pat Campola will discuss the components and influencing factors in the rate development process. \nKey takeaways: \n\nKnowledge of the components needed to underwrite employer stop loss insurance.\nVariance each component has on the ultimate rate developed.\nInternal and External factors that can influence rates.
URL:https://benefitsqb.com/event/underwriting-employer-stop-loss/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105711
CREATED:20201125T210233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201208T194130Z
UID:847-1622030400-1622034000@benefitsqb.com
SUMMARY:Affordable Care Act: What's New with the ACA
DESCRIPTION:“In this informative webinar\, Stacy H. Barrow\, Esq.\, BAN’s Director of Compliance\, discusses the current state of the Affordable Care Act\, including top compliance issues in 2021\, new legal and regulatory updates in employee benefits\, and a look at recent court cases of interest. \nTakeaways include: \n\nAn understanding of the top benefits issues in 2021\nA better understanding of new legal and regulatory issues\nInsight into relevant court cases”
URL:https://benefitsqb.com/event/affordable-care-act-whats-new-with-the-aca/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T130000
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CREATED:20201125T210122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201208T194133Z
UID:846-1620820800-1620824400@benefitsqb.com
SUMMARY:Employee Engagement
DESCRIPTION:The drive to digital transformation has been supercharged. Employee engagement is on every HR professional’s mind. But\, what does “employee engagement” really mean\, and how does technology help? In this webinar\, the experts at BTR will \n\nBreak down employee engagement technologies\nExplain how they’re being used in the real market\nDiscuss what employers should know before offering engagement tools to their workforce
URL:https://benefitsqb.com/event/employee-engagement/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105711
CREATED:20210323T191623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210323T191623Z
UID:907-1619611200-1619614800@benefitsqb.com
SUMMARY:Cybersecurity: What to do Before and After a Breach
DESCRIPTION:Join World Synergy for an exclusive webinar on April 28 that will teach you how to protect your business before a breach\, and what to do afterwards. \nWith 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. \nSecurity at most small- to mid-size businesses is usually an afterthought\, and most business owners underestimate the risks. Today it is not a question of if it will happen\, but what you need to do to protect yourself when you are breached. \nWorld Synergy Chief Solution Officer Matt Jones and Security Principal Gunner Wagh will discuss how businesses should be rethinking their approach to cybersecurity.
URL:https://benefitsqb.com/event/cybersecurity-what-to-do-before-and-after-a-breach/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105711
CREATED:20201125T210032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201208T194155Z
UID:845-1619006400-1619010000@benefitsqb.com
SUMMARY:How to Prepare for DOL Audit
DESCRIPTION: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. \nTakeaways include: \n\nAn understanding of how employers/plans get selected for audit\nInsight into the audit process and what to expect when the DOL comes knocking\nBest practices for audit survival\, including which documents to have ready for review
URL:https://benefitsqb.com/event/how-to-prepare-for-dol-audit/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105711
CREATED:20210323T191434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210331T185924Z
UID:906-1618401600-1618405200@benefitsqb.com
SUMMARY:Artificial Intelligence Marketing: The Unfair Advantage
DESCRIPTION: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 2021 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. \nIn this exclusive webinar\, the leaders at World Synergy will teach you: \n• How to transform your online content into tangle business results like traffic\, leads\, and revenue.\n• How to see how your campaigns can be expected to perform before they even begin.\n• How A.I. is the key to understanding your audiences in every stage of the employer search process.\n• How to see what is working for your competition\, and what you can do to surpass them.\n• How making data-driven decisions will help market your culture and status as an employer.
URL:https://benefitsqb.com/event/artificial-intelligence-marketing-the-unfair-advantage/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210324T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105711
CREATED:20201125T205943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201208T194159Z
UID:844-1616587200-1616590800@benefitsqb.com
SUMMARY:Harvest Your Health Plan's Low Hanging Fruit
DESCRIPTION:When mid-sized Employers self-fund\, they can flatline their plan costs without increasing members’ deductibles every year. In this webinar\, David Konrad explains how it can be possible. Learn how hundreds of companies are controlling their health plan’s costs year over year. We will review specific examples of how Employers are harvesting the low hanging fruit in the first few years of self-funding.
URL:https://benefitsqb.com/event/harvest-your-health-plans-low-hanging-fruit/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210317T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210317T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105711
CREATED:20201125T205859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201208T194203Z
UID:843-1615982400-1615986000@benefitsqb.com
SUMMARY:HCM Trends Update
DESCRIPTION:In the world of Human Capital Management\, Bobbi Kloss’s webinar will provide current information on: \n\nDeveloping a culture by marketing your business to attract and retain employees\nRegulatory HR updates including from the EEOC and the DOL\nHR best practices\n\nJoin us to educate yourself on top trends in Human Capital Management (HCM) and find out what you should be focusing on for your workforce needs.
URL:https://benefitsqb.com/event/hcm-trends-update/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210310T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105711
CREATED:20201125T205756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201208T194207Z
UID:842-1615377600-1615381200@benefitsqb.com
SUMMARY:Global Benefits: Multinational Pooling the Pros and Cons to Centralizing Your Insurers
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will focus on educating HR professionals on the positive and negative arguments for centralizing their global benefits efforts to a single insurer network. The session will consider: \n\nThe benefits to the business\nThe impact on employees\nAny risk associated with such an approach for both growing and established multinationals\n\nThe attendee will benefit from insight into key indicators which will allow them to ask educated questions if such approach was proposed to them.
URL:https://benefitsqb.com/event/global-benefits-multinational-pooling-the-pros-and-cons-to-centralizing-your-insurers/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105711
CREATED:20201125T205624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201208T194235Z
UID:841-1614168000-1614171600@benefitsqb.com
SUMMARY:HR Technology Trends: Review of BTR's 2020 HR Tech Survey
DESCRIPTION:The year 2020 was filled with many ups and downs. One of the positives was BTR’s first-ever HR Technology survey was released! \nDuring this webinar\, the HR tech experts at BTR will be reviewing the data collected in their mid-market client survey and talk through the key findings. HR professionals will be able to: \n\nLearn new insights around how other employers are using HR tech\nHow much they’re paying\nWhich vendors are the most highly ranked\n\nOther topics will include how employers can use this data to drive digital transformation\, how they can leverage tech to streamline their processes\, and more.
URL:https://benefitsqb.com/event/hr-technology-trends-review-of-btrs-2020-hr-tech-survey/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210210T153000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105711
CREATED:20201125T205524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210128T195911Z
UID:840-1612967400-1612971000@benefitsqb.com
SUMMARY:HIPAA Privacy and Security Overview
DESCRIPTION:Join Stacy H. Barrow\, Esq. for an overview of HIPAA’s Privacy and Security Rules. During this webinar\, Stacy 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. \nKey takeaways include: \n\nUnderstanding which entities and types of plans are subject to HIPAA’s Privacy rule\nUnderstanding which information is protected under HIPAA\nLearn the permitted uses and disclosures of PHI under HIPAA\n\nThis webinar satisfies HIPAA training requirements for members of an employer’s HIPAA workforce who handle Protected Health Information (PHI) as part of their job duties. \nNote: Many employers with fully insured plans (i.e.\, no health FSAs or HRAs) will have limited obligations under HIPAA. \nThis webinar should be attended by employers with self-insured plans or those with fully insured plans that create\, maintain\, or receive PHI under HIPAA.
URL:https://benefitsqb.com/event/hipaa-privacy-and-security-overview/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105711
CREATED:20210105T194456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210128T165854Z
UID:873-1612443600-1612447200@benefitsqb.com
SUMMARY:ERISA Compliance: Wrap Plan Documents and Form 5500 Filing Requirements
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, we will discuss what a wrap plan is\, who needs one and why? Which plans should be included and what is the consequence for not having a Wrap plan? We will also discuss the Form 5500 filing requirements for health and welfare plans and the consequences of failing to file returns timely.
URL:https://benefitsqb.com/event/erisa-compliance/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210127T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210127T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105711
CREATED:20201125T205346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201208T194244Z
UID:839-1611748800-1611752400@benefitsqb.com
SUMMARY:State of the Benefits Administration Industry: How to Make the Most of Your Benefits Platform
DESCRIPTION:With so many options in the market\, how do you know which benefits administration system is best for you? Join the experts at BTR as they discuss: \n\nThe current state of the benefits administration industry\nThe key functionality differences between leading benefits platforms\nWhere the market as a whole is headed\nHow that impacts you as an employer or HR professional\n\nIn this webinar\, attendees will learn how to improve their employees’ experience through the power of a benefits administration platform\, tips on leveraging these systems as part of an ongoing communication strategy\, and learn questions to ask a vendor before signing on the dotted line.
URL:https://benefitsqb.com/event/state-of-the-benefits-administration-industry-how-to-make-the-most-of-your-benefits-platform/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210113T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210113T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105711
CREATED:20201125T205018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201208T194248Z
UID:838-1610539200-1610542800@benefitsqb.com
SUMMARY:Overview of ACA Reporting Requirements
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, Stacy H. Barrow\, Esq. provides an overview of 2020 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. \nKey takeaways include: \n\nHow to complete the reporting forms for calendar year 2020 reporting\nWhich indicator codes and safe harbors apply to various employment situations (e.g.\, waiting periods\, changes in cost\, changes in employment status)\nHow to address other situations\, such as opt-out payments\, union employees\, conditional offers of coverage to spouses\, and ICHRAs
URL:https://benefitsqb.com/event/overview-of-aca-reporting-requirements/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T105711
CREATED:20201125T202708Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201208T194251Z
UID:826-1607515200-1607518800@benefitsqb.com
SUMMARY:End of Year Compliance Roundup
DESCRIPTION:During our final webinar of our 2020 Educational Webinar Series\, Stacy H. Barrow\, Esq. provides an overview of significant compliance topics in 2020\, along with a look at what to expect in 2021.Stacy will review legal and regulatory changes under the ACA in 2020\, a review of other agency guidance in 2020 applicable to health and welfare plans\, an update on recent court cases affecting health and welfare plans\, and what to expect in 2021. \nKey takeaways include: \n\nA better understanding of major changes in employee benefits law in 2020\nKnowledge of court cases were most impactful to employee benefit plans in 2020\nAn understanding of potential changes and guidance expected for 2021
URL:https://benefitsqb.com/event/end-of-year-compliance-roundup/
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