Advanced Benefit Consulting & Insurance Services, Inc

Watch or listen to this week's podcast on what's happening in Washington, DC, presidential candidate likely health policies and self-insurance hot topics. We'd like to thank our guests Chris Condeluci and Anthony Murrello from the Self Insurance Institute of America (SIIA) for the great information and insights! https://lnkd.in/g4UCJHbr

It's almost Medicare Open Enrollment and we talked to an expert on the topic, Maggie Stedt, in this podcast, in which we discuss the changes for 2025, what the most common questions are for Medicare Beneficiaries, some carrier changes that impact beneficiary services, etc. Join us for this informative podcast! https://lnkd.in/gBxD5pdH

Last month, we celebrated ERISA's 50th birthday, and our Benefits Executive Roundtable kicked off it's 6th season. This season, we moved to Video Podcasts where available (as well as audio on platforms that do not support video podcasts). Watch and/or listen to our Season 6, Episode 1, where our President, Dorothy Cociu discussed ERISA's 50th birthday and why it's important with attorney Marilyn Monahan of Monahan Law Office. You can watch/listen to it here: https://lnkd.in/g7jgV4ib

SB 553, which requires a workplace violence prevention plan, training, etc., goes into effect on July 1st in California. Are you ready for it? If not, or if you just want to verify that everything you're working on is consistent with the law's requirements, we are offering a hybrid in person and zoom training from experts, plus a Plug & Play DIY compliance starter kit for in-person attendees (also available to purchase after for zoom participants) at our Lunch & Learn workshop on June 20th! Register at: https://lnkd.in/gjJi6x2G

We're very happy that Dorothy Cociu's latest article on Workplace Violence Prevention Laws soon going into effect in Calfornia was recently published in HR Tech Outlook magazine and Manage HR Magazine (both national publications). This article was the national version of the article. The original California version was published in the County of Orange Insurance News May-June issue. You can find the articles in HR Tech and Manage HR here: https://lnkd.in/g_NcamWt https://lnkd.in/gfeVSQ_r

In our last podcast of the regular season (Season 5!), we pulled excerpts from our recent webinar on Benefit Programs to Attract & Retain Talent at All Job Tiers. This was updated for 2024 and Dorothy Cociu, Sue Wakamoto-Lee and Jack D. Holder presented. We hope you'll enjoy this podcast! Season 6 begins in September - with an all new video podcast format! https://lnkd.in/gBte9Xty

Workplace violence and active shooter scenarios are becoming far too common... In this week's podcast, we discussed these important topics, along with California's SB 553, which requires most employers to have a complete and comprehensive training program by July 1, 2024, with Michael Julian, CEO of National Business Investigations, Inc., MPS Security & Protection, author and trainer. This is one podcast that will stay with you for quite some time, as we dive into the realities and how to minimize risk to your employees. https://lnkd.in/gSne5-_Y

In today’s market, top talent not only wants, but expects, a robust and innovative employee benefits program that will set one employer apart from the rest. In this presentation, we will talk about how you can design, consistent with federal and state laws, a health and welfare benefits program tailored to your workforce, including medical plans, dental and other plans, along with voluntary options. No matter what your budget, there are options available. Join us for this very informative webinar on March 12 at 10 am pacific time. https://lnkd.in/gyWvrdgX

We're pleased to tell you about this week's podcast episode with guest John Greene, Senior VP of Government Affairs for the National Association of Benefits & Insurance Professionals (NABIP), discussing the state of Washington politics and legislative and regulatory updates for 2024, heading into the primaries and November elections. Join us for this informative update from inside the beltway! https://lnkd.in/gzsRbAYa

In Part 2 of our Podcast series on Artificial Intelligence, I'm happy to share this panel discussion on privacy & security when using AI. I hope you enjoy part 2! https://lnkd.in/gjb-kvRE