Benefits Executive Roundtable

By Benefits Executive Roundtable

Industry experts break down the latest news & trends in employee benefits, healthcare reform, regulations and compliance, designed to empower executive decisions.... more

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April 22, 2021Special Edition - American Rescue Plan Act 2021 and Legislative Updates Spring 2021
The American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) 2021 and Other Legislative Updates – Spring, 2021 – A Special Off-Season Release!
Host Dorothy Cociu and Guest Marilyn Monahan of Monahan Law Office discuss the details of the $1.9 trillion relief package called the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) 2021, as well as the changes to the Outbreak Period, which threw the health insurance industry into turmoil. Dorothy and Marilyn discuss the outbreak period and timeframe extensions from DOL/EBSA Relief Notice 2021-01, and dive into the details of the ARPA. They will update you on the overview of the relief package, and attempt to provide clarifications to the complicated COBRA premium assistance/subsidy rules and tax credits. In addition, they will discuss the Marketplace Advance Premium Tax Credit increases, small business tax credit, PPP modifications, support for restaurants, unemployment assistance, dependent FSA provisions, and updates to the paid family leave/paid sick leave provisions. Lastly, Marilyn will update you on California’s SB 95, a supplemental paid sick leave law. Show notes are provided to assist you with these complicated provisions.
Special Downloads & Show Notes
https://advancedbenefitconsulting.com/se-american-rescue-plan-act-2021-and-legislative-updates-spring-2021
Show Notes & Special Downloads
2021 COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave Poster (CA SB 95)

CA SB 95 Paid Sick Leave FAQs

ARPA COBRA Model General Notice

ARPA COBRA Model Alternative Election Notice

ARPA COBRA Model Extended Election Periods Notice

ARPA COBRA Model Notice of Premium Assistance Expiration Premium

Show Notes of Important Slides
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1h 12min
March 02, 2021 S2E18 - Cybersecurity in the Workplace and Home
Host Dorothy Cociu interviews principals of Aditi Group, our Technology Partners, on cybersecurity in the workplace and home. Dorothy sits down with Ted Mayeshiba, Ted Flittner and Steve Saitman to discover what can be done to protect your business from cybersecurity threats, whether your employees are in the office or working remotely from home. We discuss the differences between threats at the home and in the office, the most common threats we're seeing now, how to examine email phishing campaigns and train your staff to avoid inadvertently downloading malware and viruses to your computers and networks, the common denominators, and what employers should be doing to avoid cybersecurity threats.
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1h 6min
February 23, 2021 S2E17 - Legislative & Regulatory Updates Winter 2021 Part 2
Dorothy and Marilyn discuss details of the new Transparency Rules for Employers and Health Plans; Cost Transparency for Hospitals; ACA IRS Reporting Forms 1094/1095 Reporting Updates (including California FTB requirements); Grandfathered Health Plans Final Rules; Other Federal Legislation; California Updates, including FSA Account Notices under AB 1554, Cal Savers, Paid Family Leave, Harassment Training, Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Regulations, COVID-19 Workers' Compensation, CFRA, and other Changes for the Workplace.
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1h 1min
February 16, 2021 S2E16 - Legislative & Regulatory Updates Winter 2021 Part 1
In part one of a two-part podcast, host Dorothy Cociu and Marilyn Monahan of Monahan Law office discuss important updates for employer plan sponsors. In Part 1 - Dorothy and Marilyn will discuss What the Future May Hold in Washington; COVID-19 updates, including an important update on the Outbreak Period that applies to COBRA and other timeframe extensions; the New CAA Stimulus Bill and How it Impacts Other Laws & Regulations; CAA Important Provisions including the No Surprises Act, which puts limits on balance billing; the new reporting period for Mental Health Parity; and Agent/Broker Compensation Disclosure.
Important Notice/Disclaimer: This podcast includes excerpts from an educational webinar instructed by Dorothy and Marilyn in January, 2021. Be advised that some provisions discussed in this podcast are subject to change, as the environment in Washington and Sacramento are moving quickly. Since this podcast was recorded, certain items discussed have already been changed, and we expect this to continue, so stay tuned for more updates!
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55min
February 02, 2021 S2E15 - Human Resources & Employment Updates, Including COVID Workplace Assistance & HR Certifications with Jacquelyn Thorp
Host Dorothy Cociu interviews Jacquelyn Thorp, CEO and Founder of Train Me Today, a California-based Human Resources Consulting and HR Training Organization. Jackie discusses the complexity of COVID-19 workplace applications, policies and procedures, and how to get people back to work safely. We discuss the most important things CEOs and CFOs need to know about the role of HR in this complex environment, as well as how to best get and keep HR professionals up to date with certifications. What works best for small employers, large employers, and everything in-between? We also discuss some new laws and changes to existing laws in California, including CAL/OSHA COVID regulations, SB 1159 Work Comp requirements, California Family Rights Act changes, minimum wage updates and more. Join us for this informative podcast!
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43min
January 26, 2021 S2E14 - Being Hospitalized During COVID-19: A Nurse and Patient Perspective
In this last of our 3-part series on the non-benefits side of COVID-19, host Dorothy Cociu interviews Deena, a Registered Nurse, who was hospitalized for her own emergency surgery in the fall of 2020. Listen to what it's really like in the hospital during COVID; the isolation, the fear, the emotional toll on the patients and their families. Deena is an RN working in a hospital, but in this podcast, she shares her personal story about being on the patient's side of hospitalization during this Pandemic.

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50min
January 19, 2021 S2E13 - COVID-19's Impact on Kids with Emotional Disabilities, Including Autism
Host Dorothy Cociu continues her 3-part series on the real-world effects of COVID-19 on the community. In part 2 of this mini-series, she interviews Ruth Tello-Di-Leva, MS, BCBA, founder and president of Familias First, an Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy provider in Los Angeles county. In this candid interview, they discuss the emotional impact of COVID on kids and adults with disabilities such as Autism.. how the pandemic affected their treatment, and how to best deal with the continued interruptions to their routines and unknowns in a virtual and hybrid world. This podcast will be helpful to parents and teachers dealing with special needs children and adults.
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53min
January 12, 2021 S2E12 - Remote Learning in the Age of COVID -19; How it Affects Teachers, Students & Parents
In part one of our 3-part series on the effects of COVID-19, host Dorothy Cociu interviews an elementary school teacher in Orange County, California to discuss how remote and hybrid learning is affecting teachers, students and parents. In an interview with Jennifer, a 5th grade teacher, we will hear first-hand what it was actually like during the spring of 2020, when schools were closed, and students, parents and teachers were effectively in limbo, and when remote learning began, how teachers, students and parents reacted; the good, the bad and the indifference. Jennifer walks us through March, 2020 to the present, and brings a unique perspective as an educator and a parent living through these difficult times. We discuss the school district and state safety protocols, and how the teachers did their best to keep kids engaged. We'll learn about the emotional toll on the kids with the lack of structure and isolation from friends and teachers, how parents reacted and how teachers handled it, and how the new hybrid system is working. What is it really like inside the hybrid classrooms and remote learning? Is it safe for students and teachers? Join us for this informative podcast.
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45min
November 10, 2020 S2E11 - PPP Loan Forgiveness Tips with John Piekarski
If you received a PPP loan, this podcast is a must-listen! Host Dorothy Cociu interviews tax accountant John Piekarski, who discusses the PPP loan forgiveness process, the application options, and what to have ready to apply for forgiveness. John provides helpful tips and clarifications about what forms to use in each situation, and reminders of what to do in advance to prepare for your forgiveness submission. If you have an outstanding loan under $50k, he will walk you through the EZ application for loan forgiveness.
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23min
November 03, 2020 S2E10 - Employer Cost Savings Tips in RX Plans
Host Dorothy Cociu interviews Chris Brown, Director of Business Development of RX Benefits, a national prescription drug optimizing firm, who shares the best ways to keep costs down in your RX plan. They discuss how to design your RX plan, implement the best cost containment provisions in your contracts and how utilization management and data analysis can help employers to understand and mitigate high cost prescriptions, opioid issues, and how to use rebates to lower your overall prescription drug benefits within your health plan. If you're self-funded, learn how to design and manage your RX plan for the greatest cost savings.
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1h 8min

FAQs about Benefits Executive Roundtable:

How many episodes does Benefits Executive Roundtable have?

The podcast currently has 107 episodes available.