Open Enrollment Compliance Explained: Plan Documents, Filings, and Avoiding Costly Mistakes

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08 Sep

Open Enrollment Compliance Explained: Plan Documents, Filings, and Avoiding Costly Mistakes

Open Enrollment Compliance Explained: Plan Documents, Filings, and Avoiding Costly Mistakes

Monday, September 8, 2025 (12:00 AM) to Monday, September 7, 2026 (11:59 PM)
1 PDCs
Provider: Clarity Benefit Solutions
Course Name: Open Enrollment Compliance Explained: Plan Documents, Filings, and Avoiding Costly Mistakes

Speaker: Edward Larned, Meredith Laroe
Program Type: Videoconferences, webcasts, audiocasts, podcasts, eBooks, self-directed E-Learning
Registration URL: http://www.claritybenefitsolutions.com

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- The key compliance responsibilities employers must address during the Open Enrollment period. - The purpose, content, and distribution requirements of plan documents, including Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs), plan amendments, and wrap documents. - The compliance obligations associated with Section 125 cafeteria plans, Form 5500 filings, COBRA notices, and ACA reporting as they relate to Open Enrollment. - The role of nondiscrimination testing in renewal and Open Enrollment processes, especially for highly compensated populations. - Common compliance mistakes employers make during Open Enrollment and how to identify potential risk areas. - Actionable strategies brokers can use to help employer clients maintain compliance and avoid regulatory penalties. - The role of third-party administrators (TPAs) in supporting plan documentation, filings, and overall compliance management.

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This course will provide benefit brokers, consultants, and HR professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the key compliance requirements that impact employee benefit plans during Open Enrollment. As employers prepare for their annual enrollment period, it is critical to ensure that all plan documents, compliance filings, and required notices are accurate, timely, and complete to avoid costly regulatory penalties. This session will review employer obligations under ERISA, Section 125, ACA, and COBRA, focusing on the preparation, distribution, and filing of plan documents, summary plan descriptions (SPDs), and compliance notices. The course will also address common pitfalls and risk areas, including documentation gaps, non-compliant filings, and employer oversights. Participants will leave with actionable guidance on how to help employer clients maintain compliance and reduce risk during this critical time of year.