2008 Calendar
HOW-TO WORKSHOP
Leveraging Your Section 125 Plan
When:
Thursday, August 14, 200
Registration: 8:00 am - 8:30 am
Program: 8:30 am - noon
Where:
John Hancock Conference Center
Boston, Massachusetts
Program Description
Increasing costs are making it ever more expensive for employers to provide quality benefits for their employees. In fact, many companies are struggling to meet the financial and security needs of their employees without undermining the company's own financial stability. Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code, enacted by Congress in 1978, allows companies to give their employees the opportunity to pay for benefits on a pretax basis. With Section 125, employers have the power to establish tax-advantaged programs that can significantly enrich their current benefits plans. As a result, controlling and maintaining benefits costs can be substantially improved, today and in the future. Of local importance, due to the requirements of Massachusetts Health Care Reform most Bay State employers now have a Section 125 Plan in place. Join us for a timely look at how your Plan can produce results for your employees and employer alike!
Who Should Attend
This program is intended for benefits and HR practitioners who want to be more knowledgeable about this important subject. Please share this brochure with colleagues who might also be interested in attending.
Workshop Faculty
Kathleen M. Campbell is head of CDHP Product Development at Aetna, where she has held a wide spectrum of positions during her 29 year career. She is currently Senior Product Manager responsible for the product development teams supporting Aetna¹s consumer directed products ‹ HRAs, HSAs, Value Based Insurance Design and the Personal Health Record. Kathleen graduated from the University of Connecticut and has a BS in Risk and Insurance.
Elizabeth Holman is a Group Health Care Consultant at Watson Wyatt Worldwide. Prior to joining Watson Wyatt, she was Assistant VP at Aon Consulting, Senior Consultant at Alexander & Alexander and an Actuarial Associate at Metropolitan Life. Beth received a BS and BA from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.
John Kennedy is Director of Global Benefits at Keane, Inc. He has been instrumental in driving cost effective, value added benefit program development across Keane in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Australia. He has also helped integrate compensation and benefits as one Total Rewards team focused on attracting, retaining, and motivating a high quality work force. John has a B.S. in Human Resources/Labor Relations from the State University of New York at Geneseo, and an MBA from Assumption College in Worcester, MA.
Robert C. Macaulay, Jr. is an attorney and partner at Parker & Brown who specializes in employee welfare benefits and related tax matters. Prior to joining Parker & Brown, he served as an attorney and principal at Ropes & Gray, and Associate Counsel in the Corporate Law Department of the John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company. His practice is concentrated in the area of health plans, including managed care, COBRA, health plan funding, and retiree health issues.
Program Agenda
I. WHAT IS SECTION 125?
An overview of today's subject, plus a look at various options and advantages under Section 125.
II. COMPLIANCE REFRESHER
How to keep your Section 125 Plan running smoothly and legally compliant.
III. NEW REGULATIONS
A look at what's new in the world of Section 125 Plans.
IV. PERFORMING MAGIC WITH YOUR SECTION 125 PLAN
Making the most of Cafeteria Plans, Health Spending Accounts (HSAs), and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). Case studies from leading employers.
V. PANEL DISCUSSION/Q&A
Getting to the Workshop
The John Hancock Conference Center is located at the corner of Stuart Street and Trinity Place, just behind the Hancock Tower. Parking is available at the Hancock Garage on Clarendon Street, the Back Bay Auto Park on Stuart Street, or other area locations. The Conference Center is also convenient to the Back Bay commuter rail and Orange Line stations, as well as the Copley stop on the Green Line.
How to Register
Registration for this workshop is $150 for NEEBC members and $180 for non-members. The fee includes continental breakfast and all workshop materials. To register, call 781-684-8700 or download a brochure and registration form at the link below.
If you have questions or require special services, call 781-684-8700.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be made (by fax or telephone) at least 72 hours prior to the event to be fully refundable. You may designate a replacement if unable to attend a program. Please note that program ³no shows² are not refundable.
Space is limited. In the past similar workshops have sold out quickly. Please register early!
Ways To Register:
- Click here to download a brochure with registration form
- Call:781-684-8700
- Members Secure On-line Registration
- Non-Members Secure On-line Registration
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