Dorsey Benefits & Compensation Group held its third annual forum on issues affecting employer sponsored health and welfare benefits. Sessions focused on practical advice and guidance.
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Health Plan Claims and Litigation
Melinda Maher, Andrew Holly, and Kirsten Schubert
Litigation involving health plans and benefits continues to grow at a fast pace. The litigation can range from class actions to ‘mass actions’ raised by medical providers seeking benefits on behalf of their patients, to breach of fiduciary duty claims. Melinda, Kirsten and Andrew reviewed recent litigation, discuss trends in litigation, and steps employers can take to limit the risk of litigation and respond to a law suit.
**NOTE: Watching this recording does not allow the user to obtain CLE, CPD, CPE or HR credits.
Disability Claims, Leaves and Accommodations
Tim Goodman and Marilyn Clark
The DOL’s new disability regulations became effective April 1, 2018. In addition, there continues to be a stream of development of state and local leave requirements. Tim and Marilyn addressed these developments, the interplay between federal, state, and local laws (including the FMLA, the ADA, and workers’ compensation), and looked at the impact of leave on other benefit plans.
**NOTE: Watching this recording does not allow the user to obtain CLE, CPD, CPE or HR credits.
Hot Topics in Benefits
Liz Deckman, Holly Fistler, and Hallie Goodman
Liz, Holly and Hallie provided an overview of new developments in the benefits world. Topics included voluntary benefits, COBRA compliance and plan administration strategies in light of recent case law, and wellness plan and mental health parity updates.
**NOTE: Watching this recording does not allow the user to obtain CLE, CPD, CPE or HR credits.