2008 Calendar


Beyond the Basics: The NEEBC Connection Series 2008

Kathleen Casey-Kirschling, born one second after midnight on January 1, 1946, had her fifteen minutes of fame earlier this year when she became the first Baby Boomer to receive Social Security benefits. Though the media have moved on, Ms. Casey-Kirschling's story will be with us for decades to come, as America's "silver tsunami" washes ashore. Over the next twenty years, nearly 80 million Americans will become eligible for Social Security benefits, amounting to more than 10,000 people per day. Social Security is, of course, just one measure of the high water ahead; others include employer-sponsored retirement programs, retiree health benefits, Medicare, and more. NEEBC's 2008 Connection Series will engage members in a dialogue with experts and peers regarding the many twists and turns of retirement and workforce retention in the 21st century. Program attendees will return to their organizations with knowledge of concepts and ideas to assist with strategic decision-making around this important topic.

Who Should Attend
The NEEBC Connection Series is designed for benefits professionals seeking in-depth knowledge of benefits-related topics and issues. This year's series is targeted at those benefits and HR practitioners who want to gain a better understanding of retirement in the 21st century. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from, and interact with, subject matter experts and peers.

Dates
Fridays-March 14, April 18, & June 6, 2008

The Format
8:00 to 8:30 am
Continental Breakfast

8:30 to noon
Presentation and Discussion

Each session includes at least two speakers with expertise and experience in retirement programs and issues.

I. Friday, March 14, 2008
21ST CENTURY RETIREMENT

Covered topics will include:

  • Series Overview
  • What is Retirement Today?
  • Retirement Income
  • Case Studies
II. Friday, April 18, 2008
RETIREMENT SECURITY

Covered topics will include:

  • Social Security
  • Medicare
  • Long-Term Care
  • Impact of MA Health Care Reform
  • Retiree Medical Programs
III. Friday, June 6, 2008
THE EMPLOYER'S ROLE

Covered topics will include:

  • Financial Advice
  • Governance
  • Workforce Retention
  • Retirement Planning

Location
All seminars will be held at the Massachusetts Medical Society Conference Center, 860 Winter Street, Waltham, Massachusetts.

Directions: Take Route 128/I95 to exit 27B (Winter Street). Follow Winter Street for approximately one mile; 860 Winter Street (Waltham Woods Corporate Center) is on the left. Proceed to Massachusetts Medical Society at top of hill.

Cost
The cost for NEEBC members is $150 per program, or a reduced cost of $400 for all of the first three programs. (Non-members: $180 per program.)

Register Early
Complete the registration form and send it with your check to the New England Employee Benefits Council, 440 Totten Pond Road, Waltham, MA 02451. Registrations may also be faxed to NEEBC at 781-684-9200. American Express, Visa and MasterCard accepted. Space is limited, with preference given to persons enrolling in the complete series.

Questions?
Call NEEBC at 781-684-8700.

To Register
Click here to download a brochure with registration form, or call 781-684-8700.