You're invited to the UBA Compliance Webinar Series
​on the second Tuesday of every month.
​Hosted by UBA 

Presented by Kutak Rock
​JOHN SCHEMBARI, KUTAK ROCK

UBA hosts a live 60-minute intermediate-level compliance webinar to help employers and HR professionals
gain knowledge about rapidly changing employee benefits laws.​

Complimentary registration for:
  • Clients of a UBA Partner Firm with a subscription code
  • UBA Partner Firm employees

To use a UBA Partner Firm subscription code:
  1. Select the Compliance Webinar attendee option
  2. Enter your UBA Partner Firm's subscription code before checkout

Cost: $50 per webinar
Earn SHRM / HRCI Credits​
Each webinar is approved for 1 SHRM and 1 HRCI professional development credit.

January
​Jan. 14, 2025
1 p.m. CT
Ensuring Your Health Plan is Ready for a Department of Labor Audit   ​
Attend this month's webinar to learn what triggers a DOL audit and how to prepare.
Key takeaways:
  •  Gain insight into the DOL's enforcement priorities that can trigger an audit, especially regarding compliance with the ACA, Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, and No Surprises Act provisions.
  •  Learn how to avoid common pitfalls in plan design, documentation, employee communications, and reporting.
  • Understand the documentation needed to be ready for a DOL audit at a moment's notice.

February
Feb. 11, 2025
1 p.m. CT
Mastering Medicare: Employer Rules and Regulations  ​
Attend this month's webinar to learn how Medicare and group health plans interact.
Key takeaways:
  • Learn to navigate the complexities of Medicare as it relates to employer-sponsored health plans.
  • Explore Medicare eligibility, its interaction with HSAs, coordination of benefits for claims and eligibility, reporting requirements, online disclosure, and creditable coverage notices.
  • Gain insight into the obligations and best practices for Medicare in the workplace and how to avoid discrimination penalties.​

March
Mar. 11, 2025
1 p.m. CT
Consolidated Appropriations Act in 2025
Attend this month's webinar to learn how the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) requirements impact all group health plans.
Key takeaways:
  •  Understand the key provisions of the CAA.
  • Gain insight into the latest compliance obligations under the CAA, including new transparency rules, reporting requirements, and fiduciary responsibilities for plan sponsors, TPAs and PBMs.
  • ​Learn how legislation is evolving on patient cost-sharing, qualifying payment amount (QPA) methodology, and independent dispute resolution (IDR).

April
April 8, 2025
1 p.m. CT
Section 125 Plans, Qualifying Events, and Special Enrollment Periods   ​
Attend this month's webinar to learn how the IRS regulates employee benefit contribution levels and the timing and choice of enrollment elections.
Key takeaways:
  • Focus on the rules and regulations surrounding qualifying events that trigger special enrollment periods in group health plans.
  • Take an in-depth look at life events that allow employees to modify their health plan choices outside of the standard open enrollment period.​
  • ​Understand allowable benefits and classes, non-discrimination and irrevocability issues, proper documentation, and best practices for effective plan management.

May
May 13, 2025
1 p.m. CT
Compliance requirements for Group Health Plans
Attend this month's webinar to learn about the similarities and differences between small and large group health plan compliance.
Key takeaways:​
  • Learn about state and federal compliance issues that affect both small and large group health plans, including growth through mergers and acquisitions.
  • Explore specific requirements for COBRA, FMLA, and ACA compliance, and the latest reporting and disclosure obligations under federal and state laws.
  • Gain insight into strategies to navigate complex regulatory landscapes and ensure that group health plans remain compliant under changing size and funding structures.

June
June 10, 2025
1 p.m. CT
New Developments in Tax-Favored Accounts
Attend this month's webinar to learn about the growing range of consumer directed health plan options available to employers and employees.
Key takeaways:​​
  • Explore tax-favored plan options such as Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRA), Lifestyle Spending Accounts (LSA), Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), and other benefit programs like tuition assistance, adoption assistance, and doula services.
  • Gain insight into implementing and managing these plans, how they interact with group health coverage, COBRA and leave of absence, and the potential benefits for both employers and employees in promoting flexibility, savings, and personalized care options.
  • Understand how the IRS identifies pre- and post-tax benefits.

July
July 8, 2025
1 p.m. CT
Understanding FMLA and State Leave Plans​
Attend this month's webinar to learn about the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and state-specific paid family and medical leave programs.
Key insights:​​
  • Understand the key provisions of paid leave laws, including employee eligibility, covered leave events, job protection, and wage replacement options.
  • Learn about employer obligations in administering these programs, navigating the overlap between federal and state laws, and ensuring compliance.
  • Gain practical tools for managing family and medical leave requests and coordinating with state-mandated leave and internal leave programs.

August
Aug. 12, 2025
1 p.m. CT
Protecting Health Information from Data Breaches and Cybersecurity Threats​
Attend this month's webinar to learn the importance of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) in protecting health information in light of the rising concerns about data breaches and cybersecurity threats.​
Key takeaways:​​
  • Understand employer obligations in safeguarding protected health information (PHI), complying with HIPAA's privacy and security rules, and preparing for potential data breaches.
  • Learn the roles and responsibilities of insurance carriers, TPAs, and PBMs.
  • Gain insight into cybersecurity best practices and steps to take in the event of a breach.

September
Sep. 9, 2025
1 p.m. CT
ERISA: It's Not Just About Retirement
Attend this month's webinar to learn about the broad range of compliance obligations under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
Key takeaways:​​
  • Gain insight into ERISA's application to health and welfare plans, including health insurance, disability, and more.
  • Learn about reporting and disclosure requirements, including annual notices, the Summary Plan Description, and Summary of Benefits and Coverage for small and large groups, fiduciary duties, and common compliance pitfalls.
  • Understand how adherence to ERISA safeguards your organization from Department of Labor audits and fines.

October
​Oct. 14, 2025
1 p.m. CT
The Evolving Role of Group Health Plan Fiduciaries and Plan Administrators
Attend this month's webinar for an in-depth look at the ERISA fiduciary duties related to managing group health plans of all sizes and funding structures.
Key takeaways:​​
  • Gain insight into the responsibilities of the plan administrator and their interaction with pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and third-party administrators (TPAs).
  • Learn how to navigate the Gag Clause Prohibition on price transparency, oversee provider networks, and ensure HIPAA compliance.
  • Understand conflicts of interest that could jeopardize the integrity of the health plan.

November
​Nov. 11, 2025
1 p.m. CT
Insights from the UBA Compliance Help Desk
Attend this month's webinar to hear answers to the most frequently asked questions received by the UBA Compliance Help Desk regarding employee benefit compliance.
Key takeaways:​​
  • Gain practical insight into common compliance challenges faced by employers, such as navigating healthcare regulations, understanding reporting requirements, managing benefits administration, and complying with ERISA, HIPAA, the ACA, and COBRA.
  • Learn how to avoid compliance pitfalls and strengthen your understanding of employee benefit compliance through real-world examples.
  • Understand what employers consider to be their day-to-day challenges in managing a compliant employee benefit group health plan.

December
Dec. 9, 2025
1 p.m. CT
ACA Primer for Group  Health Plans
Attend this month's webinar to gain a foundational overview of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) including historical context and political challenges to its goal of expanding healthcare coverage, improving quality, and containing costs.
Key takeaways:​​
  • Learn about key components, such as managing variable-hour and seasonal employees, understanding affiliation rules and controlled group regulations, and navigating the transition of part-time employees to full-time status.
  • Understand how group size impacts the ACA requirements.
  • Get guidance on ACA reporting requirements and compliance strategies.
Thank you to our valued UBA Alliance and strategic partner Kutak Rock
for sharing their expertise.
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