Introduction to Health Care and Group Benefit Plans (EL03)

How health care plans are designed and administered can play a key role in attracting and retaining your employees. Having trained staff that can effectively answer health care and group benefit plan questions is essential.

This course is designed to provide you with a solid introduction to the basic issues of group health medical benefits. Topics covered include:

  • How to differentiate the various types of group health medical benefits available and how they evolved into what they are today.
  • How to distinguish between group insurance and self-insurance
  • The characteristics of the different types of health care group plan sponsors
  • How managed care options work and control costs
  • How to identify the different tax-advantaged plans available
  • The basics of defined contribution and consumer-driven health plans
  • The effects and requirements of ERISA.

Who should enroll

  • Those new to the health care and group benefit plan field
  • Benefits/HR professionals needing a general refresher in the area
  • Small business owners and management

View the Course Outline for more information!





Continuing Education (CE) Credits/Recertification

The International Foundation's e-learning courses can be used to meet licensing and other continuing professional education requirements.

* Membership can be with either the International Foundation or ISCEBS. CEBS registrants also qualify for the member rate. ISCEBS Members and CEBS registrants please contact us (262) 786-6710, option 3, for the member rate.

Discounts

Discounts for multiple registrations are available. If you have questions about the program, contact Barbara Swarthout at (262) 373-7668 or e-mail barbs@ifebp.org.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation

Full refund is provided if cancellation is made by email or phone prior to accessing the e-learning course. Cancellations must be requested by emailing elearning@ifebp.org or calling 262-786-6710, option 3.

Cancellation After Receiving Course Sign-on Information

Cancellation requests need to be made within 48 hours of the issuance of course sign-on information for a full refund. No refund will be provided after this time period. Cancellations must be made by emailing elearning@ifebp.org or calling 262-786-6710, option 3.