Washington Legislative Update

Topics

• Insight 2012: Analysis of the Fall Elections
• Implications of the Fall Elections on the Benefits World
• DOL Update
• Health Care Reform Update
• Status of Legal Challenges to PPACA
• Update on Labor and Employment Law
• Pension Legislative Update Session
• Retirement Security Panel Discussion:  Intergenerational Challenges

Speakers

• Phyllis C. Borzi, J.D., M.A., Assistant Secretary of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), U.S. Department of Labor
• Randy G. DeFrehn, Executive Director, National Coordinating Committee for Multiemployer Plans (NCCMP)
• Paul S. Hewitt, VP, Research, Council for Affordable Health Coverage
• Marshall Hillard, Vice President, National Communications, The Segal Company
• Diann Howland, Vice President, Legislative Affairs, American Benefits Council
• Charles M. Loveless, Director of Federal Government Affairs, American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
• Jeannine Markoe Raymond, Director of Federal Relations, National Association of State Retirement Administrators
• Sylvester J. Schieber, Ph.D., Private Consultant
• Jay Silverberg, Senior Vice President and Senior Couselor, Xenophon Strategies
• Jim VandeHei, Co-Founder and Executive Editor, POLITICO

Key Takeaways

• Understand the issues, trends and future direction of the industry from expert speakers.
• Prepare for the future and how your plans will be impacted by recently enacted and proposed legislation and regulations.
• Network with those who face similar challenges for productive dialogue, creative ideas and workable solutions.
• Take advantage of your time in Washington and have your voice heard. Schedule time to meet with your congressional representatives to discuss the issues that impact your plans.
• Access a direct pipeline to what’s happening on the Hill.

Registration Includes

• Breakfast
• Lunches 
• Beverage breaks