High-level industry and government speakers to provide expert briefings on key employee benefits issues
The New England Employee Benefits Council (NEEBC) presents the “2016 Washington Update” on Friday, September 30 in Boston. This year’s signature event offers expert briefings from Washington insiders on health care reform, retirement issues and legislative updates—crucial topics for all who work in the employee benefits field.
The half-day event will feature senior industry representatives from Washington who help influence emerging trends in health care and retirement policy-making. Get information in areas critical to the success of your organization with insight from:
- Timothy D. Hauser, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Program Operations of the Employee Benefits Security Administration, United States Department of Labor
- Diann Howland, Vice President, Legislative Affairs, American Benefits Council
- James Gelfand, Senior Vice President, Health Policy, ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC)
- Rodney L. Whitlock, Vice President, Health Policy, ML Strategies
Topics to be discussed during the event include:
- Affordable Care Act (ACA) Employer Mandate, Reporting and Cadillac Tax
- Retirement Plan Developments and Outlook
- Implications of Fiduciary Regulations
- Significance of Upcoming Elections
The September 30 event will be held from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm at Ropes & Gray, 48th Floor Prudential Tower, 800 Boylston Street, MA with Registration, Breakfast and Networking starting at 8:00. Free parking is available in the Prudential garage with a validated ticket. NEEBC is recognized by SHRM to offer 3 Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for the SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP. Prometric has approved 3 CEUs for MA Brokers and Agents. The program may also qualify for CEBS continuing professional education credit.
More information about the event is available at www.neebc.org. Register for the event here, call 781-684-8700 or contact admin@neebc.org.
About NEEBC
NEEBC (www.neebc.org) is a Waltham, Massachusetts nonprofit that advances knowledge and education in employee benefits. NEEBC’s 1,250 members manage benefits for an estimated 2.5 million employees. Members include employers and providers of benefits consulting and services throughout New England. NEEBC’s monthly educational programs feature presentations by guest speakers on topics of interest to the benefits community. Members have the opportunity to discuss ideas, become informed about new developments in the field and network with peers. Follow NEEBC on Facebook,LinkedIn and on Twitter at @NEEBC. Find out about the benefits of membership by watching our video on YouTube.
