Mastering Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
2025-09-16 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Detroit) | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88901913330
Larry will cover the fundamentals of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), including eligibility requirements, contribution limits, tax benefits, and compliance considerations. Learn how HSAs can benefit both employers and employees, while ensuring your organization stays compliant with the latest regulations surrounding these accounts. Perfect for HR professionals and benefits administrators looking to maximize the value of HSAs.

Frequently Asked Compliance Questions
2025-10-28 10:00 - 11:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81028674712
Compliance questions can be tricky, and misunderstandings can lead to costly mistakes. This session will tackle common challenges in tax compliance, ERISA, HRAs, cafeteria plans, reporting and disclosure, and the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Get clear answers to frequently asked questions and practical guidance to help you navigate these regulations with confidence.

Post-Renewal Playbook: What to Do After the Rate Shock
2026-02-11 11:00 - 12:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/bOQ53-y5S2Cfmd1-g9gdfg
Summary:
This one hour kickoff webinar launches our 2026 monthly Cost Containment Series and explains the key drivers behind recent renewal increases across Michigan and their impact on finances, workforce health, and long term business strategy. The session helps employers move from reactive renewal decisions to proactive post renewal planning by providing clear next steps and setting the stage for the funding, plan design, and care delivery strategies that will be explored throughout the series.

2026 Compliance Outlook
2026-02-19 10:00 - 23:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/pg3f_adpQd-2GDwcrjETYw
This webinar provides a forward-looking overview of the evolving compliance landscape for employers in 2026. Participants will receive a recap of major legislative and regulatory changes from the prior year along with insight into emerging developments that may impact benefit plans, workforce policies, and employer responsibilities. The session is designed to help HR leaders, executives, and finance teams stay proactive, reduce risk, and prepare their organizations for the year ahead.
Speaker: John Gardiner and the Bodman Law Compliance Team

Personalizing Your Risk Assessment in 2026
2026-02-24 11:00 - 12:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/kHmpCMZ5RluIH0B4hYoi7g
Summary:
This one hour webinar will focus on how employers can better understand and personalize their risk profile heading into 2026 using profile insights and claims data. Through a moderated panel discussion with Michigan Planners, the session will explore how risk assessment can inform funding decisions and introduce high level approaches and point solutions designed to help control rising costs.

Turning Smarter Strategies Into Green Savings and Golden Results
2026-03-17 11:00 - 12:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2DNZLjF8TJuOg1joHLHEwg
Summary:
This one-hour webinar will kick off a practical conversation around how more intentional benefit strategies can help employers better manage costs and uncover meaningful savings. Through a moderated panel discussion with industry partners, we will explore emerging approaches, real-world considerations, and strategic thinking designed to move organizations from reactive decisions to more thoughtful, long-term planning.

Stop the Bleed: Funding Models Designed to Reduce Costs
2026-04-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Washington Michigan Planner’s Office, 59259 Van Dyke Ave, WASHINGTON, MI, 48094-2205, United States
Summary:
This 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.
Please 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.
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Stop the Bleed: Funding Models Designed to Reduce Costs
2026-04-21 11:00 - 13:00 | Traverse City Michigan Planner’s Office, 603 Bay St., Traverse City, MI, 49684, United States

2026 Compliance Checkpoint: The One, Big, Beautiful Bill and ESTA Year 2
2026-04-23 10:00 - 11:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Gv9uMTphTJmZtNxqPQM9IA
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.
Speaker: Christina Nechiporchik with Bodman Law

SECURE 2.0 Explained: 2026 Retirement Plan Updates for Employers and HR Teams
2026-05-05 11:00 - 12:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/8z-eWsVySsG-Tg_BZ4kr4w
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.

Leave Laws in Focus: FMLA, ADA, PWFA, and Mental Health Parity
2026-05-21 10:00 - 11:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VJ6HZqWESmekyhQp4dZ7bA
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.
Speaker: John Gardiner and the Bodman Law team

Cost Containment in Action: Savings Without Layoffs, Disruption or Reductions in Product Service Quality
2026-06-11 11:00 - 12:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/xV808E8gSNOhLsNCIGgH9A
Summary:
Employers are continually looking for practical ways to manage rising costs without disrupting their people, systems, or processes. In this educational webinar, Keryn Gold, PhD, MBA, Managing Partner at OTBi Solutions, will provide an overview of a no-budget-impact, set-it-and-forget-it cost-saving strategy designed to empower employers to unlock additional budget with each payroll run, while providing value-add services to boost retention, with Day 1 ROI, and understand the market and key considerations before moving forward.

Attendees will walk away with a basic understanding of how these programs work, cautionary items to be aware of, common misconceptions in the marketplace, and clear next steps for learning more.

Employee Classification, Overtime, and Remote Work Risk
2026-06-18 10:00 - 11:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/GTLQc_AVRxCCZWKnuHA-Pg
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.
Speaker: John Gardiner and the Bodman Law team

Compliance Survival: Staying Ahead of ACA, ERISA, and State Regulations
2026-07-16 10:00 - 11:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/qw5UJ3mARPmNm_t-Ev_euQ
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.
Speaker: John Gardiner and the Bodman Law team

Consolidated Appropriations Act: Transparency, Employer Reporting, and Plan Governance
2026-08-20 10:00 - 11:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/i4eYFDstT_a6KS-djoPmZg
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.
Speaker: John Gardiner and the Bodman Law team

Handbook and Policy Updates: What Employers Should Review Before Year-End
2026-09-17 10:00 - 11:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/vaFGRoS3QLaAdMGvloCtRw
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.
Speaker: John Gardiner and the Bodman Law team

Open Enrollment Compliance: Notices, Disclosures, and Employer Responsibilities
2026-10-15 10:00 - 11:00 | https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/XOgegUvOSQ-3Ptq8z9q54w
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.
Speaker: John Gardiner and the Bodman Law team
