Planning for 2021 Open Enrollment

American Bar Association Joint Committee on Employee Benefits [JCEB]

With everything going on in the world today, it's hard to stay up to speed and not lose sight of what's next -- like planning for 2021 open enrollment. Fortunately, we've done the heavy lifting for you. As an early kick-off to this year's JCEB Health and Welfare Benefit Plans National Institute (virtual, of course!), our expert panel will address recent COVID-19 developments and other key considerations for 2021 open enrollment.

Topics include:

• Cafeteria plan elections and FSA guidance
• Extension of deadlines during the "Outbreak Period"
• Electronic disclosure of notices and information (looking for clues in recent DOL guidance)
• Updated model COBRA notices
• 4980H issues raised by layoffs and furloughs
• Cost-sharing accumulators and drug manufacturer assistance
• Plan amendments and SMMs for recent developments, such as FSA and HRA reimbursement of OTC medical expenses

Speakers:

• Jason P. Lacey, Partner, Foulston Siefkin LLP
• Linda R. Mendel, Of Counsel, Vorys Sater Seymour and Pease LLP
• Vanessa A. Scott, Partner, Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP
• Carolyn M. Trenda, Senior Counsel, McGuireWoods LLP

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