This two (2) hour CE course will provide "applicable large employers" (ALEs) with a step-by-step compliance plan and an overview of how the §4980H penalties work, how to measure employee hours, what ALEs need to do to avoid penalties, what the IRS is looking for when it reviews the 1094/1095 forms, and how ALEs should audit their compliance practices to ensure they are following the rules. Common pitfalls and best practices will also be discussed. Course ID #389374

This one (1) hour CE course provides an overview of HRA (Health Reimbursement Arrangement) plans. Covering the history of HRAs, legal/regulatory rules pertaining to them and establishing an HRA for employees and assisting the employer in setting up one. The program will include reviewing the changes made to HRAs as the result of the Affordable Care Act and the new alternative HRA arrangements including Qualified Small Employer HRAs (QSEHRA), Individual Coverage HRAs (ICHRA) and Excepted Benefit HRAs (EBHRA). Course ID #389139

This course will provide help identifying which employers are subject to COBRA or Cal-COBRA, and when employees are eligible for these benefits. Key administrative tasks will be explained, such as essential notice requirements, setting premiums, and the bases for early termination of coverage. The program will include a discussion of the impact of Medicare, ACA reporting, stop-loss coverage, and Covered California eligibility. Key differences, as well as the interrelationship, between COBRA and Cal-COBRA will also be highlighted. Course ID #389199

Are you ready for a DOL audit? Are you ready for an employee lawsuit over benefits? Are you ready for a merger? All these things can happen, and all of them mean that you need to be prepared in advance. How do you prepare? Take this course and learn all about ERISA. This program will lay a foundation for compliance by explaining what ERISA is, how it applies to your health and welfare benefit plans, and what obligations it places on employers. You will learn what documents you must have, whether you have to translate them, and how to distribute them (in compliance with the law). The program will also feature a discussion of pitfalls, compliance tips, and best practices. Course No. 389234

Join Dickerson's Alternative Funding Expert, Dave Fear Sr. for this webinar on Alternative Funding Focus in 2023. We will cover Group HRA plans, Level-Funded Plans and Self-Benefit Captive plans. We will review our current carrier partnerships and cover the finer points of product/market considerations and coming up with a firm proposal. We can't wait to show you the value we bring to the table when you're working with prospects. Course No. 389153

Most employers offer cafeteria plans, but many take the administration of these plans for granted. How well do you understand the legal principles that govern cafeteria plans? This program will discuss how to set up a plan, what types of benefits you can offer, how you administer the plan, and—importantly—how they benefit both the employer and employees. Find out how to make the most of your cafeteria plan, and how to be prepared in the event the IRS decides to audit your compliance. Course No. 389196

Join Dickerson's Dave Fear Sr. for this beginner's course for agents new to the small group market. Perfect for those who are coming from the individual market, or perhaps commercial lines P&C who want to learn how to market to small groups. This course will also be great for Account Managers and/or customer service people of agencies who just got their license and need a better foothold on the small group market. Great training for all those who need CE training on small group!! Course No. 382753.

Dickerson has developed a Master Class series for selling individual coverage, and now we're sharing this 3 part series with you. We've analyzed the data, researched with marketing gurus, and compiled the information into a comprehensive formula that you can follow today, and reach out to more people and sell more individual health. Whether brand new, or an agency owner looking to train agents; we urge you to watch all classes and use the post-class documents and guides to get you up and running.

Class Three: Executing Your Knowledge - Scripting, Marketing, and Outreach (tools,, tips and tricks)

Dickerson has developed a Master Class series for selling individual coverage, and now we're sharing this 3 part series with you. We've analyzed the data, researched with marketing gurus, and compiled the information into a comprehensive formula that you can follow today, and reach out to more people and sell more individual health. Whether brand new, or an agency owner looking to train agents; we urge you to watch all classes and use the post-class documents and guides to get you up and running.

Class Two: Understanding The Tools - Running Quotes, and How to Enroll

Dickerson has developed a Master Class series for selling individual coverage, and now we're sharing this 3 part series with you. We've analyzed the data, researched with marketing gurus, and compiled the information into a comprehensive formula that you can follow today, and reach out to more people and sell more individual health. Whether brand new or an agency owner looking to train agents; we urge you to watch all classes and use the post-class documents and guides to get you up and running.

Part One: Building The Foundation - Getting Appointed, Certified, and Setting up your Quoting Engines