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American Compliance & HIPAAnswers Present Spring 2008 Webinar Schedule
NEW WEBINARS Section 125 Cafeteria Plan Regulations: February 13, March 20 On August 3rd, 2007, the IRS released new Section 125 Cafeteria Plan proposed regulations. These new rules replace all previous guidance issued by the IRS since the 1980's. This session will cover the details of these important new rules and is presented by Bob Radecki. Bob has provided consulting services to Section 125 administrators nationwide and founded DBSI, a cafeteria plan administrator that was acquired by a national TPA. These sessions will fill fast so register today! Quarterly Compliance Update (free for HIPAAnswers and HR RuleManager subscribers): February 7 We will cover various regulations that have changed in the prior quarter that may impact your company. Rhode Island mandatory health benefits effective July 1, 2009. Updates on employer comparable contributions to HSAs. State military and other leave law updates for Indiana, Maine, and New York. Medicare Part D: February 27 What a plan administrator should know about Medicare Part D: What are the notice requirements? What are the elements a model notice should contain? What should your policies contain? Who should receive a notice? We will cover the basics of Medicare Part D for a plan administrator. NEW! Understanding the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): available on request Do you or your staff need a refresher on Age Discrimination in Employment Act? Are you aware that many states have laws that are more restrictive than the federal law? Learn who is covered, how the law impacts your employment and hiring practices and how some courts have interpreted some aspects of the law. Also learn how some state laws may impact your employment practices and ADEA. COBRA and Notice Requirements: March 6 Even though COBRA has been around for years, the steady stream of COBRA lawsuits show that employers still struggle to properly comply. Now employers also face a new set of notice requirements in the Medicare Part D rules. This session will help you sort out your part in these compliance and notice obligations. Even if you use administrators to help you comply with these rules, you need to understand your organization's role to effectively comply. NEW! Expansion of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA): February 28 Expansion of FMLA by National Defense Authorization Act: January 28, President Bush signed into law the first expansion of the FMLA since it became law 15 years ago. The DOL plans to issue regulations soon, but until then employers are required to act in good faith in attempting to comply with the law. The changes included in the newly enacted National Defense Authorization Act expand FMLA rights in two principal situations: (1) Employees are entitled to up to twenty-six weeks of leave to care for seriously injured or ill relatives who are military service members. (2) Employees who experience "any qualifying exigency" arising from their immediate family member being called to active military duty are entitled to up to twelve weeks of leave. Attend this webinar to learn how to comply including: (a) Who qualifies for 26 weeks of leave including the definition of "next of kin"; (b) What qualifies as a "serious injury or illness; (c) Who qualifies for 12 weeks of leave for any "qualifying exigency"; and (d) Which rules are effective immediately. Webinar attendees will also receive a detailed guide to the new rules. If you cannot attend the webinar, the guide is available for purchase for $99. WEBINAR FOR AGENTS AND BROKERS What you should know about HIPAA Privacy & Security: Coming soon This course will help brokers & agents through the basics of discussing HIPAA with your clients and informing your clients about their obligations under HIPAA Privacy & Security. We will also discuss the process for identifying vulnerabilities and weaknesses in your HIPAA practices and how to respond to questions. CERTIFICATE WEBINARS Security Staff Training #211: March 12 This course will help you understand the HIPAA Security Regulation, the rights individuals now have under the Security Regulation and how to secure your EPHI. When you have ocmpleted this course, you have a general understanding of Security Policies and Procedures and how they apply to your organization. You will receive a Certificate of Completion after attending this webinar. Employer Staff Training #102: March 26 This course addresses special issues that you face as an employer. This course will help you understand the HIPAA Privacy Regulation, the rights employees now have under the Privacy Regulation, the complaint process and other protections an employee has and how the different privacy policies relate to one another. You will receive a Certificate of Completion after attending this webinar. Provider Staff Training #101: February 21 This course addresses special issues that you face as an provider. This course will help you understand the HIPAA Privacy Regulation, the rights individuals now have under the Privacy Regulation, the complaint process and other protections an individual has and how the different privacy policies relate to one another. You will receive a Certificate of Completion after attending this webinar. HIPAA PRIVACY WEBINARS HIPAA Privacy Audit #109: TBD What happens if you change your employee benefits? What happens if you go from fully insured to self-funded? Did you know that if you are a health care provider you should have two HIPAA privacy manuals? This course is designed to help you understand why it is important to review your HIPAA policies on an annual basis.
HIPAA SECURITY WEBINARS Implementing HIPAA Security #104: TBD This course will help you understand the steps to become compliant with the HIPAA Security Regulation. We will provide assistance on who should be on your Security Compliance Team and discuss the key areas that you need to focus on now to meet the security deadline. We will provide a step by step process to help you reach compliance prior to the deadline. |
Webinar Schedule
Section 125 Cafeteria Plans Feb 13, Mar 20 Medicare Part D Feb27 Understanding ADEA On Request COBRA and Notice Reqs Mar 6 Expansion of FMLA February 28 HIPAA for Agents and Brokers TBD #101 HIPAA Provider Staff Training Feb 21 #102 HIPAA Employer Staff Training Mar 26 #104 Implementing HIPAA Security TBD #109 HIPAA Privacy Audit TBD #211 HIPAA Security Staff Training Mar 12 All webinars begin at 1:00 Central Time and are one hour in
length. Each webinar is $95 per connection or $75 for current
subscribers. Additional attendees are $45. Please contact us for the most current dates. |