Topic: “Covid-19’s Impact on Employer Sponsored Health Plans”
Speakers: Laura K. Clayman, JD, SHRM-CP McGriff Insurance Services Senior Employee Benefits Compliance Officer and Clayton Tolliver, McGrif Insurance Services SVP/Employee Benefits Practice Leader - Texas
Presentation:
It’s hard to believe that we have been navigating the COVID-19 pandemic for 6 months! And while our personal lives have been affected in previously unimagined ways, we have also seen an unprecedented number of changes impacting the design and administration of health and welfare plans. Some of these changes are mandatory, such as extended deadlines for special mid-year enrollments as well as COBRA elections and payments; others are optional, including temporary modifications to your Section 125, FSA and/or HSA plans. Whatever the change may be, we can be sure that these changes come with a cost - whether direct to premiums and, in turn, to employer and employee contributions or indirect in the form of increased administrative burdens and employee relations challenges.
Join us as McGriff Insurance discusses a number of these regulatory changes and addresses several of their most frequently asked questions relating to COVID-19 and employee benefits.
Learning Objectives:
- FFCRA – Paid Leave & Cost Sharing
- CARES Act – Coverage Mandates
- Eligibility Expansion
- Section 125 Permitted Changes
- ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA Extension
- COVID-19 Effects on Health Plan Costs
Speakers' bios:
Laura K. Clayman:
Laura joined the McGriff Insurance Services in 2015. Her immediate goals were to educate employers on the potential penalties associated with the Employer Shared Responsibility Mandate and find solutions to make the required reporting process less burdensome. In addition to the Affordable Care Act, Laura assists clients in answering questions relating to FMLA, ADA, FLSA and ERISA.
Laura has proved instrumental in developing and implementing education initiatives for employers through the McGriff monthly newsletter (It Benefits You) and presentations, as well as promoting internal education for McGriff associates.
Prior to joining McGriff, Laura actively practiced law for seven years before transitioning to consulting. Laura earned a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications from the Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She continued her studies at LSU and received her Juris Doctorate and bachelor’s degree in Civil Law in 2003. Laura also holds a designation from the Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) as a Certified Professional (CP), is a certified PPACA professional, and holds a Life/Health/Accident Louisiana Producer’s License.
Laura K. Clayman, JD, SHRM-CP
3900 N. Causeway Blvd. Suite 1200, Metairie, LA 70002
McGriffInsurance.com
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[email protected]
C: 225-324-7243
Clayton Tolliver:
Clayton is the Employee Benefits Practice Leader for the State of Texas within McGriff Insurance Services. Clayton joined McGriff Insurance Services through the acquisition of Regions Insurance Group, a subsidiary of Regions Financial Corporation. His primary responsibilities include promoting the Employee Benefits strategy and vision throughout the State of Texas while developing the footprint and increasing market saturation.
Clayton has 15 years of experience in the Employee Benefits field within the carrier and brokerage sectors. Clayton managed the southeast renewal block and stewardship accounts for MetLife where he achieved the accolade of “2010 Best in Class” for his lucrative renewal philosophy strategy. Following his time within the carrier industry, Clayton returned to the brokerage industry as a Benefits Specialist at a private firm in the Houston market developing their Employee Benefits practice. Following his time there, he joined Regions Insurance Group to assist with developing the Texas footprint in Employee Benefits.
Clayton believes strongly in giving back to the community. He is a Board Member of Camp Hope - PTSD Foundation of America, as well as volunteering and fundraising for the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation, Spring Branch Educational Foundation, Houston Professional Firefighter’s Foundation and the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s Poultry Auction Committee.
Clayton C. Tolliver
P: 713-244-7682
C: 713-816-7171
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[email protected]
10100 Katy Freeway, Suite 400, Houston, TX 77043 www.McGriffInsurance.com
CPE Credit: 1 Credit hour
Prerequisites: None