8:30 - 8:45 a.m.
OVERVIEW

8:45 - 10:00 a.m.
DEATH AND DISABILITY BENEFITS

Teri Weber
Consultant
Spring Consulting Group

This session covers the basic design and funding of death and disability benefits. The instructor will review life and accidental death insurance, short- and long-term disability, current trends and competitive practices Ñ plus, offer a "real world" perspective on the concepts introduced at today's program.

10:00 - 10:30 a.m.
BREAK

10:30 a.m. - Noon.
COMMUNICATING HEALTH CARE WITH EMPLOYEES: FROM "REQUIRED" TO "INSPIRED"

Claire Crawford and Paul Sullivan
Senior Consultants
The Segal Company

Find out what you and your organization should be doing to effectively communicate with your employees and discover the value of this education in improved morale and wellness.

Noon - 1:00 p.m.
LUNCHEON

1:00 - 2:00 p.m.
HEALTH AND WELFARE PLAN COMPLIANCE

Robert C. Macaulay, Jr.
Partner
Parker & Brown

Effectively administering health and welfare plans means you need a way to meet evolving compliance requirements. This session provides an overview of important compliance issues such as COBRA, HIPAA and FMLA.

2:00 - 3:00 p.m.
HEALTH AND WELFARE PLAN FUNDING

Daniel P. Higgins, CLU
Vice President, National Accounts
CIGNA HealthCare

This session provides a review of the financing models for health and welfare plans. The instructor will cover basic underwriting concepts, including tips on how to conduct a successful renewal.

3:00 - 3:15 p.m.
BREAK

3:15 - 4:30 p.m.
DESIGN OF HEALTH AND MANAGED CARE PLANS

Marie Chalmers
Principal
Mercer

This presentation covers the basics of health care plan design. The instructor will review the various managed care programs and design options that have evolved in response to concerns about providing health care in the United States.

4:30 - 4:45 p.m.
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Workshop Faculty
Marie Chalmers is a principal at Mercer.

Claire Crawford is a senior consultant in the communications practice at The Segal Company.

Daniel P. Higgins, CLU is vice president of national accounts at CIGNA healthcare.

Robert C. Macaulay, Jr. Is a partner at Parker & Brown.

Paul Sullivan is a senior consultant in the communications practice at The Segal Company.

Teri Weber is a consultant with the Spring Consulting Group in Boston.

How to Register
The registration fee is $260 for NEEBC members. A reduced fee of $240 is available for member organizations registering three or more persons. The fee for non-members is either $300 for the program only, or $360, which includes a discounted one-year NEEBC membership (through December 31, 2010). The registration fee includes continental breakfast, luncheon, and all course materials. Register online below or call 781-684-8700.

Note: If you will require special services, including special meals, please contact the NEEBC office at (781) 684-8700.

Register early! Please note that capacity is limited for this program, and experience has shown that it fills up quickly.

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be made (by mail, fax, or telephone) at least 72 hours prior to the event to be refundable. You may designate a replacement if you are unable to attend a program. Program "no shows" are not refundable.

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