Webinars

Parker, Smith & Feek offers or participates in webinars throughout the year on a variety of Employee Benefits and Risk Management topics.

Upcoming webinars:

Benefits Issues Related to Same‐Sex Marriage and Domestic Partner Coverage
February 23, 2012, 10AM Pacific (9AM Alaska)

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The issues surrounding employee benefit coverage for domestic partners and same‐sex couples is becoming more complex as various states change their laws regarding these relationships. State rules impact employer plans differently depending on whether the plan is fully insured or self‐funded, but even self‐funded plans have issues that must be considered. Furthermore, employers must also understand how the coverage they choose to provide is treated by both federal and state tax laws. This session will review the current status of state legislation in this area, including state tax laws, and how they impact the employer benefit eligibility strategies.

Calculating Individual Subsidies and Employer Penalties under the Affordable Care Act
March 22, 2012, 11AM Pacific (10AM Alaska)

As employers begin to understand the general health reform rules contained in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) they are recognizing the need for a greater understanding of the specific details based on the employer’s particular employee demographics and plans. This webinar will explain how to calculate the subsidies for individuals and how to estimate potential employer penalties based on the employers specific situation.

Additional Webinars Planned for 2012

  • How the 2012 Election Results will Impact the Future of Health Reform
  • Final IRS Section 125 Regulations
  • Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC) Regulations
  • OCR HIPAA Privacy and Security Audit Results

More information will follow. To be notified when registration opens, sign up for our Employee Benefit Newsletters.

Previous webinars Include:

  • Data Breaches and Breach Notification ‐What HR/Benefits Staff Need to Know - Watch online
  • Surviving a DOL ERISA Audit – What will they ask for - Watch online
  • Discrimination Testing - Watch online
  • HIPAA Privacy Update for Employer Sponsored Health Plans - Watch online
  • Wellness Compliance Issues - Watch online
  • Healthcare Reform Update - Watch online
  • Benefits Issues During FMLA Leave - Watch online
  • Common Employer Compliance Mistakes and How to Avoid Them - Watch online
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) Compliance Issues - Watch online
  • COBRA Compliance for Employers - Watch online
  • Dependent Eligibility Audits
  • Consumer-Driven Health Care Compliance Issues
  • 2011 Compliance Review
  • Section 105(h) Non-Discrimination Rules for Fully-Insured Health Plans
  • ERISA 101 for Employer Sponsored Health Plans
  • COBRA After the Subsidy
  • Healthcare Reform Webinar
  • HIPAA/HITECH Webinar
  • Health Reform Changes
  • Healthcare Reform