Minnesota Chamber: Implementing Health Care in 2014
Implementing Health Care in 2014: It’s Far More Than Just a “Pay or Play” Decision
The landscape for health insurance has changed for every employer in Minnesota. Join us as experts bring you up to speed on the legal obligations and provide a toolkit to help you manage costs and provide sound benefits for your employees. The program also will summarize the various purchasing options available to employers.
Agenda:
8:00 – 8:30 a.m. | Registration / Networking / Sponsor Booths Open
8:30 – 8:35 a.m. | Welcome / Introductions
Rob Otos, director of operations, The ALARIS Group, Inc. and chair, Minnesota Chamber Health Policy Committee
8:35 – 9:05 a.m. | It’s Far More than Just a Pay or Play Decision
Much has been written and discussed about the ‘pay or play’ provisions of the health insurance exchange. Many employers are looking at the situation assuming they have just these two options. During this opening session, you’ll look at the broader picture and discover opportunities you should be looking at to best meet your organizational objectives.
Keith Friede, Area Vice President, Training and Organization Development Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc.
9:05 – 10:05 a.m. | Understanding Options for Buying Through Exchanges
PANEL:
Private: Pierce McNally, chief strategy officer and general counsel, CieloStar
State: April Todd-Malmlov, executive director, MNsure
Broker: Chris Schneeman, owner, SevenHIlls Benefit Partners
Plan: Geoff Bartsh, vice president public policy and government relations, Medica
Moderated by: Kate Johansen, manager, Health Care, Transportation and Civil Justice, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
10:05 – 10:30 a.m. | Break / Network / Sponsor Booths Open
10:30 a.m. - Noon | Breakouts: Getting down to the details
These unique breakouts allow attendees to divide into two groups – those with 50 employers or more and those with under 50 employees. Come prepared to ask the experts questions that pertain to your specific business ranging from compliance and penalties to how to communicate new options to employees.
The landscape for health insurance has changed for every employer in Minnesota. Join us as experts bring you up to speed on the legal obligations and provide a toolkit to help you manage costs and provide sound benefits for your employees. The program also will summarize the various purchasing options available to employers.
Agenda:
8:00 – 8:30 a.m. | Registration / Networking / Sponsor Booths Open
8:30 – 8:35 a.m. | Welcome / Introductions
Rob Otos, director of operations, The ALARIS Group, Inc. and chair, Minnesota Chamber Health Policy Committee
8:35 – 9:05 a.m. | It’s Far More than Just a Pay or Play Decision
Much has been written and discussed about the ‘pay or play’ provisions of the health insurance exchange. Many employers are looking at the situation assuming they have just these two options. During this opening session, you’ll look at the broader picture and discover opportunities you should be looking at to best meet your organizational objectives.
Keith Friede, Area Vice President, Training and Organization Development Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc.
9:05 – 10:05 a.m. | Understanding Options for Buying Through Exchanges
Several options are available for purchasing health insurance for your employees. Four types of exchanges are summarized that are available to employers in Minnesota:
PANEL:
Private: Pierce McNally, chief strategy officer and general counsel, CieloStar
State: April Todd-Malmlov, executive director, MNsure
Broker: Chris Schneeman, owner, SevenHIlls Benefit Partners
Plan: Geoff Bartsh, vice president public policy and government relations, Medica
Moderated by: Kate Johansen, manager, Health Care, Transportation and Civil Justice, Minnesota Chamber of Commerce
10:05 – 10:30 a.m. | Break / Network / Sponsor Booths Open
10:30 a.m. - Noon | Breakouts: Getting down to the details
These unique breakouts allow attendees to divide into two groups – those with 50 employers or more and those with under 50 employees. Come prepared to ask the experts questions that pertain to your specific business ranging from compliance and penalties to how to communicate new options to employees.
50 Employees or Over
* Nicole O. Fallon, health care consultant, CliftonLarsonAllen* Maureen Maly, partner and firm leader of ERISA, benefits and executive compensation group, Faegre Baker Daniels
Under 50 Employees
* Jeff Cairns, attorney/shareholder, Leonard, Street and Deinard
* Stephen R. Sutten, Tax Senior Manager, Executive Compensation/Employee Benefits
Baker Tilly Virchow Krause, LLP
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. | Displayers remain available to attendees following adjournment for more networking and questions.
Minnesota Chamber: Implementing Healt...
Date and Time
Wednesday Jun 19, 2013
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT
June 19, 2013
8:00am - Noon
Location
Minneapolis Marriott Northwest
7025 Northland Drive North
Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
Fees/Admission
$59 for members
$159 for non-members
*Clients of presenters attend for member price
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Contact Information
Joan Rausch at 651-292-4654
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