CEBS Designation
US Curriculum
GBA 2
(Updated January 2023)
Also discussed is the tension between the Canada Revenue Agency’s position and the benefits industry’s position/practice regarding coverage limits for the range of health benefits typically provided under group extended health care plans, health care spending accounts and/or taxable spending accounts. GBA 2 brings the concepts, principles and processes covered in GBA 1 and GBA 2 to conclusion with a discussion of flexible benefit approaches as an alternative to a traditional benefits plan design for meeting workforce expectations for security, choice and personalization as well as for managing plan sponsor cost and utilization challenges. Flexible-benefit tax implications, pricing and credit structure, setting price tags and allocating flex credits are covered. Text-based reading is supported with tax guidance. Applications are illustrated in numerous case studies.
Topics Covered:
- Managing Death Benefits
- Managing Death Benefits Continued
- Managing Short-Term Income Replacement Benefits
- Managing Long-Term Disability Benefits
- Effective Disability Plan Management
- Leveraging the Tax Regime in Health and Dental Plan Management
- Managing Extended Health Care Benefits
- Managing Dental Benefits
- Managing Employee/Member Assistance and Wellness Programs
- Managing Flexible Benefit Plans
Successful completion of comprehensive exam
GBA 2 Study Guide, including online access to the modules and practice exam, 2nd Edition
Group Benefits Plan Management, 3rd Edition
(Note: This text is also used in GBA 1.)
Online Study Group With Instructor Support
12-week sessions in fall, spring and summer
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Canadian Curriculum
GBA 2
(Updated January 2023)
Also discussed is the tension between the Canada Revenue Agency’s position and the benefits industry’s position/practice regarding coverage limits for the range of health benefits typically provided under group extended health care plans, health care spending accounts and/or taxable spending accounts. GBA 2 brings the concepts, principles and processes covered in GBA 1 and GBA 2 to conclusion with a discussion of flexible benefit approaches as an alternative to a traditional benefits plan design for meeting workforce expectations for security, choice and personalization as well as for managing plan sponsor cost and utilization challenges. Flexible-benefit tax implications, pricing and credit structure, setting price tags and allocating flex credits are covered. Text-based reading is supported with tax guidance. Applications are illustrated in numerous case studies.
Topics Covered:
- Managing Death Benefits
- Managing Death Benefits Continued
- Managing Short-Term Income Replacement Benefits
- Managing Long-Term Disability Benefits
- Effective Disability Plan Management
- Leveraging the Tax Regime in Health and Dental Plan Management
- Managing Extended Health Care Benefits
- Managing Dental Benefits
- Managing Employee/Member Assistance and Wellness Programs
- Managing Flexible Benefit Plans
Successful completion of comprehensive exam
GBA 2 Study Guide, including online access to the modules and practice exam, 2nd Edition
Group Benefits Plan Management, 3rd Edition
(Note: This text is also used in GBA 1.)
Online Study Group With Instructor Support
12-week sessions in fall, spring and summer
Save 20% when you purchase the Online Study Group and GBA 2 exam.
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