Wednesday, January 15th

LUNCH MEETING

Rock Garden
1951 Bond Street, Green Bay

Health Care Reform A Strategic Approach to Planning and Implementation

Presented by:

Bret McKitrick Associated Financial Group

ABOUT THE PROGRAM:

As we enter into 2014, new guidance and clarifications are being issued by the government in a furious fashion. The employer shared responsibility provision (the "Play or Pay Mandate") has been delayed until 2015 and, as you might expect, this delay provides more questions than answers. However, we view this interval as a great opportunity for employers to utilize the time to continue to develop their strategic planning process for the future. This presentation will focus on the practical aspects of planning for healthcare reform: recognizing significant compliance obligations, identifying cost implications and understanding how offering benefits in the future will impact staffing and other key HR decisions.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER:

As a licensed attorney, Bret has practiced exclusively in employee benefits and human resources law. Currently, he serves as an HR Consultant for Associated Financial Group. Through training and one-to-one counseling, Bret works with HR professionals to ensure they have a clear understanding of the rules governing human resources and employee benefits. He helps management teams develop strategies to streamline HR functions and provide employee benefits that are both attractive and cost-effective. He works with employers to maintain compliance of health and wellness benefit packages under state and federal guidelines, including rules of taxation and health care reform. Bret holds a B.S. in Economics from the University of Kentucky and a J.D. from the University of Pittsburgh, School of Law, and is licensed to practice in Wisconsin and West Virginia. Bret is a frequent speaker in areas of: COBRA, ERISA, FMLA, Health Care Reform, HIPAA, 401(k)/403(b) compliance, payroll, taxation and wage and hour rules.

Meeting Schedule
11:00am 11:30am 11:30am 12:00pm 12:00pm 12:15pm 12:15pm 1:30pm 1:30pm 1:45pm Registration & Networking Lunch SHRM Business Health Care Reform A Strategic Approach to Planning and Implementation Questions and Wrap-up

Menu Soup and Salad platted meal. Chicken BLT (Grilled Chicken, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Dressing). Served with Fresh Homemade Tomato Soup, Coffee, and Milk.

Reservations for this meeting must be received by January 13th !

$25 GB SHRM Member $35 Guest of GB SHRM Member $15 SHRM Student Chapter Member

This meeting is PENDING 1.25 general credits toward PHR, SPHR & GPR

HRCI SEAL
The use of this seal is not an endorsement by HRCI of the quality of the program. It means that this program has met HRCIs criteria to be pre-approved for recertification credit.

So that we may get an accurate meal count in a timely manner, please register using the Eventbrite online registration and payment site: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gb-shrm-healthcare-reform-jan-18-lunch-meeting-registration-9679388311 Please note, there will be a $5.00 fee for individuals that do not pre-register. We can no longer accept cash or checks at the door. All attendees will need to use the Eventbrite system to register. If you have questions please contact: Darrell Skarvan, SPHR (920) 264-7111 dskarvan@gmail.com
*NOTE: The Green Bay Area Chapter SHRM is obligated to pay Rock Garden for all reservations made. If you register for this meeting and are unable to attend, you must cancel by the Wednesday prior to the meeting in order to receive a refund. Cancellations that occur less than one week prior to the meeting date will not be refunded.