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SUMMARY:Stop the Bleed: Funding Models Designed to Reduce Costs
DESCRIPTION:Summary: \nThis two-hour\, in-person roundtable is designed for mid-market employers exploring alternative funding models to better control rising benefit costs. Through guided discussion and peer conversation\, we will walk through common funding approaches being considered by employers in the 50–250+ employee range and share practical considerations around what may be realistic at different stages of growth. Additional panel details and discussion topics will be shared as the session is finalized. \nPlease note: this roundtable will be offered on two separate dates and locations. April 14th will be hosted at our Washington office\, and April 21st will be hosted at our Traverse City office. Attendees should register for the session location they plan to attend. \nSAVE YOUR SPOT! Register here to save your spot or visit the event website to register. All events require registration.
URL:https://www.miplanners.com/event/stop-the-bleed-funding-models-designed-to-reduce-costs/
LOCATION:Washington Michigan Planner’s Office\, 59259 Van Dyke Ave\, WASHINGTON\, MI\, 48094-2205\, United States
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SUMMARY:Stop the Bleed: Funding Models Designed to Reduce Costs
DESCRIPTION:Summary: \nThis two-hour\, in-person roundtable is designed for mid-market employers exploring alternative funding models to better control rising benefit costs. Through guided discussion and peer conversation\, we will walk through common funding approaches being considered by employers in the 50–250+ employee range and share practical considerations around what may be realistic at different stages of growth. Additional panel details and discussion topics will be shared as the session is finalized. \nPlease note: this roundtable will be offered on two separate dates and locations. April 14th will be hosted at our Washington office\, and April 21st will be hosted at our Traverse City office. Attendees should register for the session location they plan to attend. \nSAVE YOUR SPOT! Register here to save your spot or visit the event website to register. All events require registration.
URL:https://www.miplanners.com/event/stop-the-bleed-funding-models-designed-to-reduce-costs-2/
LOCATION:Traverse City Michigan Planner’s Office\, 603 Bay St.\, Traverse City\, MI\, 49684\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michigan Planners.":MAILTO:kdilorenzo@miplanners.com
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SUMMARY:2026 Compliance Checkpoint: The One\, Big\, Beautiful Bill and ESTA Year 2
DESCRIPTION:Two of the biggest employer compliance topics heading into 2026 continue to raise questions: implementation of Michigan’s ESTA requirements and the impact of the One\, Big\, Beautiful Bill. This session will break down what employers should understand now\, where confusion still exists\, and what action items belong on the compliance checklist. \nSpeaker: Christina Nechiporchik with Bodman Law
URL:https://www.miplanners.com/event/the-one-big-beautiful-bill-and-esta-year-2/
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LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Gv9uMTphTJmZtNxqPQM9IA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260505T110000
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SUMMARY:SECURE 2.0 Explained: 2026 Retirement Plan Updates for Employers and HR Teams
DESCRIPTION:This session will highlight the key SECURE 2.0 provisions taking effect in 2026\, with a special focus on the new Roth catch-up contribution requirement for higher income employees age 50 and older. Featuring guest speaker Lance Schoening\, Director of Policy\, Government Relations at Principal. As implementation deadlines continue to roll out\, this webinar is designed to help employers\, HR teams\, and plan sponsors better understand what is changing\, what action may be needed\, and how to prepare for a smoother transition with less administrative disruption.
URL:https://www.miplanners.com/event/secure-20-2026-retirement-plan-changes-webinar/
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LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/8z-eWsVySsG-Tg_BZ4kr4w
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SUMMARY:Leave Laws in Focus: FMLA\, ADA\, PWFA\, and Mental Health Parity
DESCRIPTION:Leave laws rarely operate in isolation\, which is why employers often struggle with requests that touch medical leave\, accommodations\, pregnancy related conditions\, and mental health concerns all at once. This session will help attendees understand how these obligations intersect and where employers are most likely to misstep. \nSpeaker: John Gardiner and the Bodman Law team
URL:https://www.miplanners.com/event/leave-laws-in-focus/
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SUMMARY:Employee Classification\, Overtime\, and Remote Work Risk
DESCRIPTION:As remote and flexible work arrangements continue\, employers face growing risk around classification\, wage and hour practices\, and documentation. This session will cover the real compliance questions tied to exempt status\, contractor relationships\, time tracking\, and out of state or remote work arrangements. \nSpeaker: John Gardiner and the Bodman Law team
URL:https://www.miplanners.com/event/employee-classification-overtime-and-remote-work-risk/
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SUMMARY:Compliance Survival: Staying Ahead of ACA\, ERISA\, and State Regulations
DESCRIPTION:Benefit compliance can shift quickly\, especially when federal requirements and state developments do not move at the same speed. Midyear is the perfect time for employers to step back and assess whether their health plan and benefits compliance practices are keeping pace with changing rules. This session is designed to help employers understand what should still be on their radar and what issues deserve immediate attention before open enrollment season ramps up. \nSpeaker: John Gardiner and the Bodman Law team
URL:https://www.miplanners.com/event/compliance-survival-staying-ahead-of-aca-erisa-and-state-regulations/
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SUMMARY:Consolidated Appropriations Act: Transparency\, Employer Reporting\, and Plan Governance
DESCRIPTION:The Consolidated Appropriations Act continues to shape how employers manage health plan transparency\, reporting\, and vendor oversight. While many requirements involve carriers\, TPAs\, PBMs\, and other partners\, employers and plan sponsors still need to understand what obligations apply\, who is responsible for each requirement\, and what documentation should be maintained. This session will help employers better understand key CAA requirements\, including transparency obligations\, employer reporting responsibilities\, gag clause attestations\, and other plan governance considerations that can impact compliance and fiduciary oversight. \nSpeaker: John Gardiner and the Bodman Law team
URL:https://www.miplanners.com/event/consolidated-appropriations-act-transparency-employer-reporting-and-plan-governance/
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LOCATION:https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/i4eYFDstT_a6KS-djoPmZg
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SUMMARY:Handbook and Policy Updates: What Employers Should Review Before Year-End
DESCRIPTION:Employee handbooks and workplace policies should evolve alongside changing laws\, workforce expectations\, and business practices. As employers prepare for year-end planning\, this session will focus on the key policies that may need review\, including leave\, remote work\, accommodations\, wage and hour practices\, harassment\, technology use\, and employee conduct. Attendees will gain practical guidance on where policies often fall short and how to update them in a way that is clear\, compliant\, and usable for managers and employees. \nSpeaker: John Gardiner and the Bodman Law team
URL:https://www.miplanners.com/event/handbook-and-policy-updates-what-employers-should-review-before-year-end/
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SUMMARY:Open Enrollment Compliance: Notices\, Disclosures\, and Employer Responsibilities
DESCRIPTION:Open enrollment is more than a benefits communication season. It is also a critical compliance checkpoint for employers. This session will help employers understand the notices\, disclosures\, documentation\, and plan administration responsibilities that should be addressed during open enrollment. Attendees will learn how to avoid common compliance oversights\, improve communication with employees\, and prepare for a smoother renewal and enrollment process. \nSpeaker: John Gardiner and the Bodman Law team
URL:https://www.miplanners.com/event/open-enrollment-compliance-notices-disclosures-and-employer-responsibilities/
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