Seminar Series // 2010

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Previous Seminars

June 16, 2010, Location - Ovation Benefits office, 5 Batterson Park Road, Suite One, Farmington, CT 06032

TOPIC: Early Retiree Subsidy Program
Ovation Benefits invites you to join us for a presentation and discussion on the Early Retiree Subsidy Program.

Health reform includes a temporary reinsurance program to help offset the costs of expensive premiums for group benefits plans providing health benefits for retirees (and to the eligible spouses, surviving spouses, and dependents of such retiree) age 55 through 64.

If you are interested in learning about this portion of the health reform law, please join us for an informative seminar.

Speakers: Ron Theriault - Practice Leader, Ovation Benefits and Jay Fiorello - Practice Leader, Ovation Benefits

Agenda
8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Presentation
10:00 - 10:30 a.m. Q & A

Date: Wednesday, June 16, 2010

May 27, 2010, Location - Ovation Benefits Headquarters, 5 Batterson Park Road, Suite One, Farmington, CT 06032

TOPIC: 5500 Electronic Filing
All pension and welfare plans and DFEs that are required to submit an annual return/report under Title I of ERISA (Form 5500 or Form 5500-SF) must do so electronically for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2009.

Speaker: Dina Ouellette, CPA

Dina Ouellette of BlumShapiro will provide us with a review of this new requirement and the tools available for employers to remain compliant. BlumShapiro is the largest regional accounting, tax and business consulting firm based in Connecticut and one of the largest in New England. Dina has been with the firm for eleven years and has recently been promoted to Director. Her areas of expertise include general tax, automobile dealerships and Health and Welfare

Agenda
8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Continental Breakfast & Networking
9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Presentation and Q & A

April 6, 2010, Location - Crowne Plaza, 100 Berlin Road, Cromwell, CT

TOPIC: Healthcare Reform is Here...What Now?
Ovation Benefits invites you to join us for a presentation and discussion on the impact of the newly signed health reform package.
The seminar will highlight the following:
     • What will this mean for my organization?
     • What will this mean for my employees?
     • What will this mean for taxpayers?
     • What aspects of the bill will help control costs?

January 21, 2010, Location - Ovation Benefits Headquarters, 5 Batterson Park Road, Suite 1, Farmington, CT 06032

TOPIC: Best Practices for Creating a Healthy & Productive Workplace
Make 2010 the year your organization focuses on the health improvement of your workforce! Join us for an informative seminar where you'll get the tools you need to get started.
Seminar topics include:
- Capturing senior-level support for health & productivity improvement initiatives
- Crafting a strategic health & productivity plan
- Employee engagement & participation
- Evaluating program effectiveness

November 18, 2009, Location - Ovation Benefits Headquarters, Farmington, CT

TOPIC: Halfway to Health Reform: What H.R. 3962 Means for Employers
The historic vote in the House of Representatives signals the halfway point in the legislative process for health reform. There is still a fairly long way to go in the Senate before we have reform. At this seminar, we will share our analysis of the House bill which yields some important information for employers and offers some valuable insights into the future of healthcare.

November 5, 2009, Location - Water's Edge Resort (in Westbrook, CT)

TOPIC: Shoreline Summit on Health Care Reform
The Campaign for Responsible Health Reform invites you to attend a luncheon meeting to address the issues affecting business owners with special guest Bill Carew of Ovation Benefits and Chamber of Commerce representatives. P.J. Cimini of Capitol Strategies Group will address the current legislative efforts in Washington on health care reform and update you on both state health care legislation expected to have an impact on business. Join fellow business owners for a special meeting on health care reform legislation and how it will impact your business.

November 4, 2009, Location - Farmington, CT

TOPIC: HIPAA Privacy Rules
Our expert speaker, Robert Noonan, Esq., will provide a comprehensive explanation of the Privacy Rules under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). We will discuss what parties are affected by the rules, compliance dates, and scope of the rules. We will also address what employers need to do to comply with these rules.

November 4, 2009, Location - Torres Insurance Agency, 1016 Main Street in East Hartford, CT

TOPIC: Latino Summit on Health Care Reform
The Campaign for Responsible Health Reform invites you to attend a luncheon meeting to address the issues affecting business owners with special guest Bill Carew of Ovation Benefits and Chamber of Commerce representatives. P.J. Cimini of Capitol Strategies Group will address the current legislative efforts in Washington on health care reform and update you on both state health care legislation expected to have an impact on business. Join fellow business owners for a special meeting on health care reform legislation and how it will impact your business.

November 3, 2009, Location - Angelo's on Main (at Rockledge Country Club in West Hartford, CT)

TOPIC: Greater Hartford Summit on Health Care Reform
The Campaign for Responsible Health Reform invites you to attend a luncheon meeting to address the issues affecting business owners with special guest Bill Carew of Ovation Benefits and Chamber of Commerce representatives. P.J. Cimini of Capitol Strategies Group will address the current legislative efforts in Washington on health care reform and update you on both state health care legislation expected to have an impact on business. Join fellow business owners for a special meeting on health care reform legislation and how it will impact your business.

June 10, 2009, Location - Farmington, CT

TOPIC: The Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
A frequently requested topic, FMLA requirements are complex and have recently changed. Our expert speaker, Robert Noonan, Esq., will provide an in-depth overview of FMLA and will review the major implications which will also help employers stay compliant with FMLA regulations and manage the day-to-day challenges that arise.

April 29, 2009, Location - Ovation Benefits Group, Farmington, CT

TOPIC: How to Make the Most of Your Employee Benefit Package in a Tough Economy
We will provide you with cost saving solutions and creative cost management and health improvement strategies for your benefit plan, which are critically important in this challenging economic environment.

March 18, 2009, Location - Farmington, CT

TOPIC: The Stimulus Package & New COBRA Requirements
The Federal Stimulus Package, known as the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), was signed on February 17, 2009 and contains new COBRA provisions and subsidies impacting your company. This seminar is devoted to explaining these new provisions and requirements, and will provide you with important information you will need to comply with these regulations.

For more information on our seminar series and to register for upcoming events, call 860.470.0333 to speak with one of our advisors.