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How to Sign UpThe 2010 Seminar Series begins in March 2010 and concludes in September 2010. Seminars are hosted in both the Metro Detroit and Grand Rapids area. See below for a brief description of scheduled topics. All seminars are free. If you are interested in attending a future McGraw Wentworth seminar, call Linda Vance at 248-822-6273 or email her at lvance@mcgrawwentworth.com. Please provide your name, company name, phone number and email address. The core agenda for every seminar is as follows:
8:30am Registration and FREE Continental Breakfast 9:00am Seminar Begins Noon Seminar Concludes
Health Care Reform Seminar – August-September 2010 Like you, we have been monitoring closely the development of Health Care Reform. We have waited to conduct a seminar on the topic until we have information on how the laws are actually to be implemented and administered. McGraw Wentworth’s “Impact of Health Care Reform” seminar will provide Human Resources professionals with an overview of Health Care Reform as well as action steps for administering their plan in this new environment. Attendees can act immediately upon the insight and action steps provided. Addressing the practical Impact of Health Care Reform will be McGraw Wentworth President Thomas McGraw, Account Director David Hoisington, CEBS, and Research Director Sue Mathiesen. Attendees will earn 2.75 continuing education credits towards their PHR/SPHR/GPHR recertification.
In Grand Rapids, this seminar will be held at the Prince Conference Center at Calvin College on:
In Metro Detroit, this seminar will be held at the Birmingham Conference Center in Beverly Hills on:
Past SeminarsMcGraw Wentworth sponsors seminars throughout the year for our clients relating to current compliance issues and other "need to know" topics. Examples of past seminars include: Mid-Market Group Benefits Survey Results May-June 2010 In its seventh year, the results of the 2010 annual survey were shared exclusively with survey participants. Attendees received a customized Key Indicator Report, a comprehensive results analysis, and learned what Michigan’s TrendBendersTM are doing to manage costs and how the Total Cost Ratio of employee-to-employer-borne costs may have changed. In today’s economy, these statistically accurate findings are particularly important to employers in gauging market trends. Attendees earned 2.75 continuing education credits towards their PHR/SPHR/GPHR recertification.
Controlling Health Care Costs March 2010 Employers are facing significant budgetary challenges, trying to survive the current economic environment – one that is particularly challenging in Michigan. Mid-size organizations (100 to 10,000 employees) must balance cost management with their need to offer a benefits package to help retain and recruit quality employees. So how do organizations manage their health care costs in light of current trends? McGraw Wentworth’s shared strategic cost control strategies defined as: (1) Quick Hits – easy to implement and has potential to generate savings quickly; (2) Slow Plays – take more time to implement and see results over time; (3) “All In” – somewhat risky and involve some investment, savings could affect trend over long term. Attendees earned 2.75 continuing education credits towards their PHR/SPHR/GPHR recertification
Section 125 August 2009 Section 125 Cafeteria Plans are notoriously complex to administer. We reviewed the basic rules, regulatory requirements and midyear status changes. We then graduated to the more complex elements such as coordinating with FMLA, nondiscrimination issues, and more, to help HR professionals manage the day-to-day challenges that arise. Attendees earned 2.75 continuing education credits towards their PHR/SPHR/GPHR recertification 2009 Michigan K-12 Public School District Group Benefits Survey Results 2009 Survey Participants learned what other Michigan school districts and employers are doing to manage benefit plan costs, review changes that are planned for 2009, and other key findings. 2009 Michigan Municipality Group Benefits Survey Results 2009 Survey Participants including local Municipalities and other government entities reviewed this year's findings, discuss local and national trends, and discuss what Michigan's public and private employers are doing to manage benefit plan costs. 2009 West Michigan Mid-Market Group Benefits Survey Results Expanded last year to include West Michigan employers, the 2009 Survey Results Seminar provided participants with exclusive insight into what other West Michigan employers are doing to manage benefit plan costs, what changes are planned for 2010, and a comparison to Southeast Michigan employers. In today’s economy, these statistically accurate findings are particularly important to employers in gauging market trends. Attendees earned 2.75 credits towards their PHR/SPHR/GPHR recertification.
2009 Southeast Michigan Mid-Market Group Benefits Survey Results May 2009 Conducted annually for six years, 2009 Survey participants were invited to attend this exclusive seminar where they received their customized Key Indicator Report, a comprehensive results analysis, and learned what Michigan’s TrendBendersTM are doing to manage costs and how the Total Cost Ratio of employee-to-employer-borne costs may have changed. In today’s economy, these statistically accurate findings are particularly important to employers in gauging market trends. Attendees earned 2.75 credits towards their PHR/SPHR/GPHR recertification.
Managing Health Costs in a Tough Economy March/April 2009 Identified cost savings opportunities and cost management strategies which are particularly important in the current challenging economic environment. In addition, we reviewed employee communications and engagement strategies. Attendees earned 2.75 credits towards their PHR/SPHR/GPHR recertification.
COBRA September/October 2008 This is the topic most requested by recent seminar attendees as a "hot issue" to address. So, in this session, we addressed the basic elements of COBRA and compliance and then dove into more complex topics such as auditing. Attendees earned 2.75 credits towards their PHR/SPHR/GPHR recertification. Retiree Health Care July 2008 This issue has come to the forefront with the changes at the Big Three and the administration of VEBAs now being handled by unions. We provided updates on retiree/employee education, Medicare Part D, Medicare Advantage Plans, and cost management strategies such as HRAs and VEBAs. Attendees earned 2.75 credits towards their PHR/SPHR/GPHR recertification. 2008 Southeast Michigan Mid-Market Group Benefits Survey Results May/June 2008 Survey participants learned what other employers are doing to manage benefit plan costs, what changes are planned for 2009, and key findings including five-year trends, an analysis of 2008 TrendBenders (high performing, trend-setting organizations that have been successful in managing their costs using a variety of plan design changes) and the 2008 Total Cost Ratio. Attendees earned 2.75 credits towards their PHR/SPHR/GPHR recertification. 2008 West Michigan Mid-Market Group Benefits Survey Results June 2008 Expanded to include West Michigan employers for the first time in 2008, survey participants learned what other West Michigan employers are doing to manage benefit plan costs, what changes are planned for 2009, and key findings including an analysis of 2008 TrendBenders and the 2008 Total Cost Ratio. Attendees earned 2.75 credits towards their PHR/SPHR/GPHR recertification. Michigan K-12 Public School District Group Benefits Survey Results June 2008 2008 Survey Participants learned what other Michigan school districts and employers are doing to manage benefit plan costs, review changes that are planned for 2008, and other key findings. Attendees were given a Certificate of Completion. Michigan Municipality Group Benefits Survey Results June 2008 2008 Survey Participants joined local Municipalities and other government entities to review this year's findings, discuss local and national trends, and review what Michigan's public and private employers are doing to manage benefit plan costs. Attendees were given a Certificate of Completion. Hot Topics in Health Care Cost Control March 2008 This seminar focused on a short list of popular cost control strategies and the pro's and con's of each strategy. More than just theory, we provided real-world examples of each strategy as it was put into action. Attendees earned 2.75 credits towards their PHR/SPHR/GPHR recertification. Consumerism on a Continuum September 2007 Consumerism is more than just CDHPs. This seminar highlighted a range of benefit plan options designed to engage employees in managing their health along with managing the cost of health care, including tools available to help HR professionals. Attendees earned 2.75 PHR/SPHR/GPHR Recertification Credits. Wellness August 2007 Learn strategic as well as tactical steps for implementing and managing a cohesive and engaging wellness program. Guest speaker was D.W. Eddington Attendees earned 2.75 PHR/SPHR/GPHR Recertification Credits. 2007 Southeast Michigan Mid-Market Group Benefits Survey Results May/June 2007 2007 Survey Participants learn what other employers are doing to manage benefit plan costs, what changes are planned for 2008, and key findings including an analysis of 2007 TrendBenders (high performing, trend-setting organizations that have been successful in managing their costs using a variety of plan design changes). Attendees earned 2.75 PHR/SPHR/GPHR Recertification Credits. Michigan K-12 Public School District Group Benefits Survey Results May 2007 2007 Survey Participants learn what other Michigan school districts and employers are doing to manage benefit plan costs, review changes that are planned for 2008, and other key findings. Attendees earned 2.75 PHR/SPHR/GPHR Recertification Credits. Michigan Municipality Group Benefits Survey Results June 2007 2007 Survey Participants are invited to join local Municipalities and other government entities to review this year's findings, discuss local and national trends, and review what Michigan's public and private employers are doing to manage benefit plan costs. Attendees earned 2.75 PHR/SPHR/GPHR Recertification Credits. Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) March 2007 Overview of affected employers, potential state law changes or conflicts, notice requirements, and what employers can do to effectively manage FMLA. Retiree Health Care Update September/October 2006
Attacking Health Care Costs Update July/August 2006
2006 Southeast MI Mid-Market Group Benefit Survey Results Presentations May/June 2006
Section 125 Plans and Mid-Year Election Changes March 2006
The Security Rule February 2006
Retiree Health Care Challenges August/September, 2005 The launch of Medicare Part D will have impact on many organizations. This session will address the details of Part D and its impact on retiree health plans. For organizations that do not sponsor formal retiree health care programs, the session will address strategies they can use to assist their employees with retiree health care needs without sponsoring a retiree health care plan. Attacking Health Care Costs July/August 2005 Health care costs continue to be the number one concern of most top-level executives. The costs have become a major expense in most organizations and managing this expense is exceptionally challenging.
The Attacking Health Care Cost seminar discussed a wide range of strategies organizations can consider to reign in skyrocketing medical costs. Tactics and strategies examined included eligibility management, prescription drug plan management, wellness and disease management initiatives and Consumer Driven Health Plans.
The problems related to the health care delivery system in the United States have not been solved. It will take diligent and persistent efforts in most organizations to keep this risk manageable and affordable. McGraw Wentworth Southeast Michigan Mid-Market Group Benefits Survey Results June 2005 McGraw Wentworth will announced its 2005 Southeast Michigan Mid-Market Group Benefits Survey Results during seminars held at the bps Corporate Training and Conference Center in Beverly Hills, Michigan during the month of June. The 2005 survey, which is the largest of its type in Southeast Michigan , identifies median health care costs, employee contributions, plan design, prescription drugs, cost control strategies and many other items critical to managing your benefit plans. The survey presentation will also examine year over year trends; compare local and national benefit designs; as well as look at differences by industry and unionized vs. non-unionized employers. By participating in the survey and attending the survey results presentation, HR professionals will gain a much greater understanding of how their benefit plans compare in the market as well as learn of strategies organizations can employ to control escalating health care costs. The survey presentation will also give HR professionals an opportunity to network and participate in interactive discussions with other HR professionals. Electronic Data Management - Does It Make Sense? March 2005 Tired of handling all your benefit administrative transactions in paper? You are not alone. Many companies are moving much of their administrative task work from the paper to the electronic realm. We will examine electronic data management and address many of the complexities involved in working in the electronic realm. You will learn:
This session will be an educational opportunity to assist your organization in analyzing what technology tools can be used to simplify the administrative process. This seminar will not promote one strategy to meet every organization's needs, but will offer education on how electronic management works and how to evaluate which options will work for you. The Security Rule January/February 2005 October 2004 The Security Rule is widely perceived as an Information Technology responsibility. While many of the action items should be handled by your Information Technology Department, your Human Resources Department will be responsible for compliance steps as well. This session will acquaint you with the purpose of the Security Rule and its primary goals. In addition, we will review how this Rule applies to various organizations. We will also deliver a comprehensive action plan your organization can use to implement a compliance plan. Pharmacy
Benefit Managers (PBMs) Prescription drugs represent a significant portion of health plan costs. For self-funded plans, Pharmacy Benefit Managers have significant control over the cost of your prescription drug program. This seminar addressed:
Understanding these provisions and programs will help organizations better negotiate with your vendor and secure optimum pricing on your prescription drug program. The Security Rule June/July 2004 The Security Rule is widely perceived as an Information Technology responsibility. While many of the action items should be handled by your Information Technology Department, your Human Resources Department will be responsible for compliance steps as well. This session will acquaint you with the purpose of the Security Rule and its primary goals. In addition, we will review how this Rule applies to various organizations. We will also deliver a comprehensive action plan your organization can use to implement a compliance plan. Health
Care Cost Crisis Health care costs continue to rise at an alarming rate, and many employers are struggling with ways to contain these costs. This seminar reviews the historical development of the health care system and how it relates to employers today. We will also explore creative ways for employers to reduce healthcare costs including cost sharing strategies and consumer driven arrangements. HIPAA
Privacy Rule
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HIPAA
Privacy Rule Department
of Labor Claim Regulations
ERISA
Department of Labor Claim Regulations December 2001
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