Mental health and substance use disorders among the workforce take a large toll on employees and employers. To address this, many plans offer mental health and substance use disorder benefits along with their traditional medical and surgical benefits. Plan sponsors need to make sure these benefits comply with federal parity rules. This session focuses on complying with federal mental health parity rules such as the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA). The presentation addresses final guidance issued by the DOL in September 2019 as well as federal enforcement of MHPAEA.

This webcast covers:

• The need for mental health and substance use disorder benefits

• Mental health parity rules, including new DOL parity FAQs

• Federal Enforcement of MHPAEA.

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The Affordable Care Act (ACA) has not gone away. Employers must still file Form 1095 for 2019. In addition, some employers are receiving IRS Letter 226J, Letter 5699 or Notice 972CG regarding potential penalties. This webcast will discuss how to proactively address reporting issues, both state and federal, as well as how to respond to subsequent IRS letters and notices. It will provide the latest update on Texas v. United States and on what Congress has done with the Cadillac tax.

This webcast will cover:

• Instructions for 2019 Forms 1094-C and 1095-C

• Responding to Letter 226J, Letter 5699 and Notice 972CG

• Individual state reporting

• Texas v. United States update

• Cadillac tax update

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After a decade of grappling with how to enhance investor protections, the SEC recently finalized its Regulation Best Interest rule. This rulemaking package also includes a new required disclosure document and interpretation of some existing rules.

This presentation will cover:

• The rulemaking package with particular emphasis on how it impacts service provider interactions with plan sponsors and active plan participants

• The rule’s impact on rollover recommendations

• The degree of certainty this rule offers as we hurdle toward a June 30, 2020 compliance deadline.

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Laws and rules change frequently and so does workplace culture. Employers need to know how to navigate the complex field of labor and employment law. Well-informed employers can avoid legal landmines and maintain a welcoming environment that leads to increased employee retention. This session addresses evolving employment-related laws, regulations and trends in today's workplace.

This program will cover:

• Drug and alcohol testing

• Sexual harassment

• Overtime and regular rate regulations

• Employee use of employer email and personal cell phones

• General trends in paid and unpaid leave laws

• The latest Supreme Court cases.

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Join Robert Sica, director of technology at New England Carpenters Benefit Funds, in a conversation detailing one benefit fund’s experience deploying their mobile self-service app. Discussion points will include:

• The major design decisions, from the platform selected to the app design to the data included from the get-go

• The implementation process, including trials, tribulations and tips for success

• The results since launch, including impact on the fund office, feedback from the 8,500+ members using the app and the unexpected benefits that have also emerged.

Don’t miss this opportunity to tune in to what promises to be an enlightening conversation about delivering mobile self-service access to union members by a modern fund office.

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Please join us for EBRI's 85th Policy Forum. Learn about the latest research, trends, and regulatory changes affecting retirement, health care and financial wellness.​ Sessions Include: Under the Dome – A Closer Look at Legislative Proposals Impacting Retirement The Latest Research and Perspectives on Managing the Cost of Employment-Based Health Benefits Navigating the Financial Wellness Landscape A Benefits Industry Ripe for Change: Insights from 7 Petabytes of Data

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A Benefits Industry Ripe for Change: Insights from 7 Petabytes of Data

Employers are under increased pressure to respond to employee behavioral/mental health issues, the opioid epidemic and rising employee stress. A well-positioned employee assistance program (EAP) can be an effective resource to meet these challenges. This session will demonstrate the dollar return on implementing a comprehensive EAP. This program will cover: • Financial impact of employee stress and depression • Calculating the combined costs of: • Lost productivity from presenteeism, absenteeism, turnover and accidents • Medical spend on mental health • EAP utilization impact on the reduction of costs • Positioning your EAP to be effective.

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Please join us for a robust discussion on the topic of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing. Two expert speakers will address the misperceptions and the realities of ESG investing—and how this approach to long-term investing is not only about risk-mitigation, but also seeking better risk-adjusted returns. Hear about ESG integration and public equities investing as well as ESG considerations from the fixed income perspective spanning corporate, sovereign, securitized and municipal markets. This presentation is intended to not only be educational but provide context within an investment framework for fiduciaries as the universal owner for the generations to come.

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Save the date for NIRS’ Tenth Annual Retirement Policy Conference Conference Agenda* 8:15 AM Opening Remarks 8:30 AM Keynote Conversation: The Value of a Good Retirement 9:00 AM Keynote Conversation: Dealing with an Aging Society 9:30 AM Keynote Conversation 10:00 AM Networking Break 10:15 AM Policymaker Keynote 10:45 AM Panel Conversation: Doing Better Today 11:45 AM Keynote Conversation: Long-Term Investing Boosts Retirement Readiness 12:15 PM Networking Lunch 1:15 PM Keynote Conversation: What Do Americans Think About Retirement? 1:45 PM Policy Conversation: Retirement Benefits & Workforce Implications 2:30 PM Closing *Tentative Agenda — Subject to Modifications to Accommodate Speakers

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It can be confusing trying to figure out who has ERISA fiduciary status right now and what their responsibilities are. In 2016, the Department of Labor (DOL) issued a rule redefining the meaning of the term “fiduciary” as it applies to investment professionals. In 2018, before the rule was fully in effect, a federal court vacated the rule. This session will cover who is considered an ERISA benefit plan fiduciary today and what one should be doing.

Key takeaways include:

• Who is an ERISA fiduciary?

• What are the different types of ERISA fiduciaries?

• What does it mean that the definition of ERISA fiduciary is functional?

• What types of decisions do ERISA fiduciary duties apply to?

• What are the ERISA fiduciary duties?

• What is ERISA co-fiduciary liability?

• What are the consequences of violating ERISA fiduciary duties?

• What can ERISA fiduciaries do to protect themselves from liability?

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The advancement of cancer genetics allows us to pursue health care in an entirely new way. But the coverage and cost surrounding this health care space can still be difficult to decipher. Is genetic testing for increased risk of cancer typically covered under benefit plans? What coverage is available to participants who discover that they have a genetic mutation such as BRCA or Lynch syndrome? This webcast will dive into the area of cancer genetic testing and what happens after a patient tests positive for an inherited mutation that increases his or her risk of future disease.

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A Special Edition Webcast brought you LIVE from Washington D.C. Preregistration is not required for online viewing and reminder emails will ​not be sent. Please join us for EBRI's 84th Policy Forum. This Policy Forum will examine the latest EBRI research on Retirement, Health and Financial Wellness.​ Sessions Include: -How Do Financial Wellness Initiatives Move the Dial? -Considerations in the Retirement Income Phase of Life -What Does the Future Hold for the Employment-Based Health Benefits System?

Managing your pharmacy benefits plan can be challenging. This session will explore the common trials of the evolving PBM industry such as the traps of transparent versus traditional contracts, navigating specialty drug benefits and making the most of your PBM through effective plan design. Participants will gain clarity on popular plan management strategies, including the benefits and trade-offs of each.

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Webcast held in partnership with the New England Employee Benefits Council (NEEBC)
Have you considered how your company's understanding and compliance with family discrimination laws affect your employees with caregiving responsibilities? Learn the latest information about employee caregivers and federal and state employment discrimination laws, such as Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Family and Medical Leave Act.

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