COBRA 2014 - The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) is Alive and Well ? Understanding COBRA

Overview: Learn how COBRA applies to a wide variety of health programs. COBRA is a federal law that if not followed correctly, can lead to costly litigation and burdensome audits. COBRA will not go away with federal health reform. Learn how these requirements apply to your benefit programs including: who is covered and when, how long it lasts, likely problems, disclosure requirements, and penalties.
Why should you attend: Understand how COBRA works generally and avoid potential penalties and costly litigation. COBRA will continue to be a compliance obligation after federal health reform; it is not going away.
Areas Covered in the Session:
Understanding where COBRA comes from and the kinds of plans impacted.
Understand who is a eligible for COBRA
Understand when COBRA applies
How long COBRA lasts
Likely problems with COBRA
Disclosures required by COBRA
Changes with federal health reform
Penalties for failure to meet COBRA requirements
Who Will Benefit:
HR Professionals
Benefit Professionals
Compliance Officers
Corporate Law Departments
Healthcare Professionals
Phil Larson practices as a health, welfare and fringe benefits attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota. As a recognized expert on health care and employee wellness topics, Phil is a sought-after speaker for organizations and a frequent presenter at the Advanced Employee Benefits Seminar for the State Bar Association.
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