Structuring Employee Wellness Programs: Impact of Final DOL and HHS Regulations
Complying with New ACA Mandates and Navigating Other Laws Affecting Program Design and Implementation
Recording of a 90-minute CLE webinar with Q&A
This CLE webinar will discuss final ACA regulations for employee wellness programs, the compliance mandates, and best practices for compliance. The program will also address the anti-discrimination statutory regimes that impact the design and implementation of a successful wellness program such as the ADA, Title VII, GINA, ADEA and HIPAA.
Outline
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Analysis of final regulations
- Participatory wellness programs
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Health-contingent wellness programs
- Five requirements
- Reward
- Reasonable alternative standard
- Penalties for noncompliance
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Anti-discrimination laws impacting design and implementation of wellness programs
- ADA
- ADEA
- GINA
- Title VII
- HIPAA
Benefits
The panel will review these and other key questions:
- What are the increased incentives provided under the ACA for employers to adopt wellness programs?
- What requirements must health-contingent wellness programs meet under the final ACA regulations?
- What are the pitfalls under the ADA in designing and implementing wellness programs—what guidance has the EEOC provided?
- What potential discrimination issues can arise under Title VII and the ADEA with respect to program design?
Following the speaker presentations, you'll have an opportunity to get answers to your specific questions during the interactive Q&A.
Faculty
Kate Saracene
Counsel
Nixon Peabody
Ms. Saracene’s focus is on helping employers, insurance brokers and third-party administrators navigate the... | Read More
Ms. Saracene’s focus is on helping employers, insurance brokers and third-party administrators navigate the complexities of the law and regulations governing health & welfare and cafeteria employee benefit plans (i.e., medical, dental, vision, disability, life and accident insurance, wellness programs, health reimbursement arrangements, and health savings accounts, among others). Her practice centers around ensuring such plans are in full compliance, including with the ever-changing landscape of health reform mandates.
CloseAllison Ullman
Counsel
Crowell Moring
Ms. Ullman advises clients on a wide range of federal tax and ERISA matters regarding employee benefits, including... | Read More
Ms. Ullman advises clients on a wide range of federal tax and ERISA matters regarding employee benefits, including qualified retirement plans, executive compensation arrangements, and health and welfare benefit plans. She counsels clients with respect to plan design and compliance and provides representation before the IRS and the DOL on a broad range of benefits issues. With regard to her compliance practice, Ms. Ullman drafts plans, amendments, and required participant communications.
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