Employers and Medicare Free Webinar 2023 11 09

Attorney Howard Lapin and I  conducted a free Webinar on November 9, at 1 PM CST providing an overview on the impact of eligibility for Medicare on Employers and summarizes the rules by answering the following questions:

-Which employers are subject to the Medicare Secondary Payer Rules?

-What limitations can an employer impose on medical coverage when the Medicare Secondary Rules apply or when they do not?

-What reporting and disclosure rules apply to employers under Medicare?

-How does eligibility for Medicare affect COBRA?

-How does eligibility for Medicare affect making HSA contributions?

-Can employers reimburse employees for Medicare premiums?

-What other rules are affected? HIPAA? Retiree medical?

The Webinar discussed the steps an employer must take to comply with these rules.

The Webinar was one hour in length.

The Webinar included a substantial question and answer period.

New state action on Abortion

Many new requirements will become effective in late 2022 and 2023 for health and welfare plans. Are you prepared?

To assist, Attorney Howard Lapin and I  conducted a free webinar on November 17 at 1PM CST on reviewing the changes for health and welfare plans effective in late 2022 and 2023 and how to prepare for them. 

The webinar was 60 minutes in length.

This webinar discussed the following changes:

-New state action on Abortion,

-Developments in the Section 1557 nondiscrimination rules,

-New No surprises Act Notices for 2023,

-New Air Ambulance Reporting under the No Surprises Act,

-New Individual Disclosure Requirement,

-New Price Comparison Tool,

-New Pharmacy Benefit and Dug Cost Reporting, and

-Steps to take if the COVID-19 Emergency Rules are pulled in

2023.

The webinar covered all these areas and more.

We  also be discussed suggested steps employers should take to deal with repeal and how to assist employees.

The Webinar included a substantial question and answer period.

Coronavirus Testing and Vaccine Mandates – Are you confused about what to do?

On January 19, Attorney Howard Lapin and I conducted a free webinar on Wednesday January 19 at 1 PM CST covering the following questions:

-What health plans must offer the free Coronavirus testing?

-What type of tests must be offered?

-How many tests can an employee receive per month?

-Can the plan reimburse employees for a test or does it have to be free when purchased?

-What happens if no tests are available?

On January 10, 2022, the Biden Administration released guidance on requiring both insured and self-funded group health plans to provide free Coronavirus testing to employees and dependents by January 15, 2022.

In addition, we covered the Supreme Court rulings on the vaccine mandates.

We also provided suggested steps for employers, brokers and TPAs to comply to meet these new requirements. Do not be unprepared.

The Webinar included a substantial question and answer period.

An explanation of a new webinar: Discussing the New Employer Vaccine Mandates -Will they stay or will they go? – New Free Webinar

Attorney Howard Lapin and I conducted a new free webinar reviewing what an employers and healthcare providers have to do to comply with the Employer Vaccine Mandate on November 30 at 1 PM CST.

The Webinar was 90 minutes in length.

We will be covering the following areas:

*Who must comply

*Deadlines

*Vaccination Requirements

*Testing Requirements

*Notice to Employees

*Union Issues

*Litigation

*Enforcement

*Conclusion and Steps to comply

*What we can do to help you to comply

The webinar covered all these areas and more.

COBRA -Challenges from the Changes in the American Rescue Plan Act and More – New Free Webinar

Attorney Howard Lapin and I conductied a new free webinar reviewing the challenges in offering COBRA as a result of the changes in the American Rescue Plan Act and the extensions of the COBRA deadlines under the National Emergency on March 25 at 1 PM CDT.

The new COBRA Premium Assistance has to be offered on April 1, 2021. Will you be ready?

The Webinar is 60 minutes in length.

The following questions were covered:

-Who is eligible for the new COBRA Premium Assistance under the American Rescue Act?

-What COBRA Premium Assistance has to be provided?

-Will employers have to give former employees the opportunity to either enroll or reenroll in COBRA?

-When will the changes be effective?

-What notices have to be provided and when?

-How does the new COBRA Premium Assistance coordinate with the extension of the COBRA deadlines under the National Emergency?

This Webinar  includes a substantial question and answer period.

What employers can do in dealing with Marijuana in the Workplace in Illinois (webinar).

Attorney Howard Lapin and I conducted a webinar reviewing what employers can do in dealing with Marijuana in the Workplace in Illinois on January 28 2020 at 1:00 PM CST.

The Webinar is over 60 minutes in length.

On June 4, 2019, the Illinois legislature passed the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (the “Cannabis Act”).

Under the Cannabis Act, Illinois residents over 21 years of age may legally possess 30 grams of marijuana flower and five grams of marijuana concentrate for their personal use, starting January 1, 2020.

The Cannabis Act also provides the most extensive workplace protections for employers of any marijuana legalization statute around the country.

In November 2019, Illinois General Assembly passed SB1557 which contains language designed to protect employers from litigation.

The webinar will review:

– What employers can do to prevent Marijuana use in the workplace.
– What drug testing an employer can do.
– What affect the legalization of marijuana may have on your workforce.
– What affect legalization has had in other states.
– What employment policies an employer should put in place to deal with legalization.
– What rights do employee have in smoking on and off employer worksite.
– The pros and cons of zero tolerance policies on your workforce.

This Webinar will include a substantial question and answer period.

This webinar will be important for any insurance broker, HR director or supervisor.

I will be conducting this Webinar with Attorney Howard Lapin