Event: The COBRA Subsidy: What It Is And What To Do

A recording of the webinar is available under the related files field. A copy of the presentation slides are also available. 

Join us on April 8, 2009, from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. for a complimentary webinar that will discuss the new COBRA and State Continuation Coverage Subsidy and what employers need to do to ensure compliance.

Agenda:

• A discussion of the law 
• Action steps and deadlines

Among other things, we’ll cover the new model Department of Labor notices and discuss the April 17th notice deadline, examine the special COBRA coverage eligibility provisions and consider the payroll tax implications associated with the subsidy.

Plus, learn about an opportunity for free outsourced COBRA administration for one year.

Speakers:

Michael Tomasek, Partner, Ungaretti & Harris LLP, assists clients in the development of all types of employee benefit plans and other arrangements including employment, consulting, buy-sell and severance agreements. Mike also counsels clients in the resolution of complex legal issues relating to employee benefit plans and matters where employment laws and employee benefit issues overlap.

Ungaretti & Harris LLP, a 100+ attorney law firm with offices in Chicago and Springfield, IL, Washington D.C., and Grand Rapids, MI, has become one of the premier midsize litigation and transactional firms in the United States for representing Fortune 500 companies, professional organizations, healthcare providers, trade associations, developers, financial institutions, private equity sources, and government agencies.

Derek Wright, Benefits Consultant, Northern Insurance Service, Ltd., is an innovator in the employee benefits marketplace. For the past 10 years, he has partnered with organizations to develop and implement programs that increase profitability while allowing organizations to meet strategic objectives and improve employee satisfaction. Derek and his team work with business owners, finance, and human resource executives to maximize the return on investment in employees.

Northern Insurance Service, Ltd. is a full-service insurance agency, serving individuals, businesses, and the public sector in the Chicagoland area for 75 years. Our dedicated staff works closely with clients to understand, educate, and improve the financial well-being of ownership and employees. Northern Insurance is one of the fastest growing insurance agencies in Illinois. Our commitment to serving our clients and our communities drives our success. We are pleased that clients continue to entrust us with their insurance needs.