Workshop: Cutting-Edge Trends in Employee Benefits: A Panel Discussion April 21, 2009

3 CPE Credits

This year will prove to be the year for many benefit changes--both political and company-initiated. Early in the year is the time to review and propose changes to management for the upcoming year. Using their wide array of expertise and numerous years of experience, the panelists will quickly get you up to speed with the latest on:

-401(k) plans and vendor assessment
-Wellness programs
-Legislative changes from the new administration including the new COBRA regulations
-Outlook on healthcare over the next 2 years and beyond

Speakers:
Cathy Leibow is Vice President of Leverage Life, a national work/life and concierge company. Formally the founder and President of FamilyCare, Inc., Ms. Leibow is considered a pioneer in the work/life field. For over 20 years she has consulted with companies nationwide to establish innovative and quality work/life balance programs.

Keri Lopez, Area Vice President at Gallagher Benefit Services, has over 13 years of experience in the employee benefits arena. Her experience includes working with mid- and large-size clients, designing and managing employee benefit programs that meet their business & human resource objectives. She provides leadership in the identification & assessment of broad health & welfare marketplace trends.

Jeanette Mone, Sr. Account Executive at Health Net, Inc, brings two decades of experience working on the insurance carrier side of health care delivery including Blue Shield, CIGNA, and Health Net of California. She specializes in large group, experience rated business.

Lisa Montalvo, Director of Benefits at Safeway, Inc., has years of experience administering the Cash Balance Plan and 401(k) Plan at Safeway, Inc. This past January Safeway changed 401(k) vendors. Lisa ensured that Safeway was compliant with all ERISA regulations when making this change.

NCHRA Members: $130 / General: $165.

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