Upcoming Live Webinars
Reimagining the Benefits Experience: The New EBCentral App
Thursday, December 4 | 1 PM CT | 30 minute webinar with 15 minute Q&A
Discover how we’ve redesigned the EBC mobile experience from the ground up — focusing on personalization, clarity, and real-time support. We’ll walk through key enhancements, share our approach to modernizing the participant journey, and preview what’s next as we evolve toward a smarter, more connected benefits platform.
On-Demand Webinars
HSA Eligibility Unlocked: Key Requirements and Disqualifying Coverage
On Demand | 25 minutes
Information compiled by: Janine Haar, GBA, HSAS | Senior Compliance Consultant
Unlock important information about HSA eligibility and navigate the complexities of disqualifying coverage with this comprehensive webinar. During this webinar we'll review key requirements for HSA eligibility, go over what disqualifying coverage is and how it can impact HSA-eligibility, and provide a checklist of things to consider when implementing an HSA or renewing coverage. This webinar is designed to provide you with the essential knowledge needed to implement or renew HSA coverage effectively. Whether you're new to HSAs or looking to refine your existing knowledge, this session will equip you with the keys to success.
Charting the Course: Navigating Medicare and Benefits with Confidence
On Demand | 20 minutes
Information compiled by: Sarah Fowles, J.D. | Compliance Director and Privacy Officer
Join us on a journey to demystify Medicare and its impact on your benefits. In this webinar, we'll explore Medicare basics including who qualifies, when to enroll, and what the program entails. From there, we'll dive into how Medicare interacts with employer-provided health coverage and other benefits, including FSAs, HSAs, HRAs, and COBRA. Think of this as your navigational guide through the twists and turns of healthcare coverage. By the end of this session, you'll be ready to help employees navigate this complex topic and make informed decisions about their healthcare benefits. So, bring your questions and let's embark on this adventure through Medicare.
ERISA Compliance for Group Health Plans: Key Insights and Best Practices
On Demand | 20 minutes
Information compiled by: Sarah Fowles, J.D. | Compliance Director and Privacy Officer
The Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) is an important federal law that was enacted to protect private employee benefit plans, including health and welfare benefit plans, from mismanagement and misuse of employee benefit funds. During this webinar, we'll go through the fundamentals of ERISA and provide you with actionable strategies to help you stay compliant and protect your organization. This webinar will equip you with the knowledge and tools you need to navigate ERISA with confidence.
Permitted Election Changes: How to Prepare for Life Events and Permitted Election Changes
On Demand | 1 hour
Presented by: Janine Haar, GBA, HSAs | Senior Compliance Consultant
Permitted election changes often revolve around various life events so having a thorough understanding of them can help you stay prepared for whatever comes your employees’ way. During this webinar, we will go over different types of permitted election changes, when they can be made, and what plan types they apply to.
COBRA Frequently Asked Questions
On Demand | 1 hour
Presented by: Sue Sieger, ACFCI, CAS, HSAs | Senior Compliance Consultant
Watch our COBRA FAQ webinar to learn the answers to your frequently asked COBRA questions. We'll address a variety of topics including everything from who is subject to COBRA to what COBRA notices are required.
Nondiscrimination Testing for Cafeteria Plans
On Demand | 30 mins
Presented by: Sarah Fowles, J.D. | Compliance Director and Privacy Officer
Cafeteria plans and flexible spending account (FSA) plans should conduct annual nondiscrimination testing to ensure that the plans maintain their tax-advantaged status and do not discriminate in favor of highly compensated employees.
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By watching this webinar you'll learn:
- What nondiscrimination tests apply to cafeteria plans and FSAs
- What are the fundamental concepts in nondiscrimination testing
- Why do tests fail and how do you fix them
- How should an employer conduct nondiscrimination testing
Note: This session does not contain specific instructions for EBC’s nondiscrimination testing procedures. Current EBC clients that are looking for specifics on our procedures can refer to the training resources and videos provided in email notices and on the instruction pages of the worksheets.
An Introduction to COBRA
On Demand | 1 hour
Presented by: Sue Sieger, ACFCI, CAS, HSAs | Senior Compliance Consultant
COBRA is a necessary part of many employers’ businesses. Because of that, it’s important to have a thorough understanding of the ins and outs of COBRA requirements to avoid any penalties for noncompliance.
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During this webinar, we will dive into some COBRA basics and review:
- Who is eligible to receive COBRA
- When they are eligible
- What plans are subject to COBRA
- What premiums to charge
- Why notice and payment deadlines are so important
The Fundamentals of Making Elections and Correcting Election Mistakes
On Demand | 1 hour
Presented by: Janine Haar, GBA, HSAs | Senior Compliance Consultant
When it comes to cafeteria plans, there are a few key things every employer needs to know about making elections and correcting election mistakes.
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During this webinar, we will go over:
- When employees can make their initial elections for health care FSA, dependent care FSA, and pre-tax premium amounts within a cafeteria plan
- What to do if a mistake is made on a participant’s election or with their payroll withholdings
- Examples of when a participant’s election can be changed outside of a permitted election change event
Recent Live Webinar Recordings
Benefit Trends for 2026: What Employers Are Prioritizing in Cost, Care, and Communication
Presented by: Brian Connelly | Vice President, Business Development
As 2026 approaches, benefits leaders are rethinking traditional strategies—and survey data is revealing clear trends. In this webinar, we’ll explore how employers across industries are addressing cost containment, leveraging responsible AI, and supporting work/life balance, along with emerging topics like GLP-1 coverage. We’ll also examine how expanded access to telemedicine and increased limits for dependent care support are shaping benefit design and driving employee engagement.
Navigating FSA, HSA, and Benefit Updates Under the One Big Beautiful Bill
Presented by: Sarah Fowles, J.D. | Compliance Director and Privacy Officer
Join us for a breakdown of the newly passed “One Big Beautiful Bill” and its updates to Dependent Care FSAs and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). This legislation introduces higher contribution limits, expanded eligibility, and new opportunities for employers to enhance their benefits offerings—while also raising important compliance considerations.
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In this webinar, we’ll cover:
- The new $7,500 Dependent Care FSA limit and its impact on nondiscrimination testing
- Expanded HSA eligibility, including telehealth and direct primary care arrangements
- Strategic steps employers should take now to stay compliant and maximize benefits
- How to update your employee communications and plan documents
We will also briefly discuss changes to commuter benefits, tax treatment of student loan repayments, and the new Trump accounts.
Compliance Review and Benefit Planning Strategies for 2025
Presented by: Sue Sieger, ACFCI, CAS, HSAS | Senior Compliance Consultant
Join us for our year-end compliance round up. We will review legislative and regulatory items that have happened throughout 2024 and discuss what needs to be on your radar as you review benefit plan strategies for 2025.
Two-Part Series:
COBRA: Moving Past the Pandemic
Presented by: Sue Sieger, ACFCI, CAS, HSAS, Senior Compliance Consultant
The past few years have revolved around an air of uncertainty for both employers and employees with the COVID-19 pandemic. With changing regulations regarding the implementation of COVID-19 relief and finally the end of the COVID-19 outbreak period, things are returning to our pre-pandemic version of "normal." With this in mind, we're hosting a two-part COBRA webinar series to go over the building blocks of COBRA in today’s world and answer all of your COBRA questions.
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Part 1: COBRA in Today’s World
In our first session of this webinar series, we will go over what's been going on in the world of COBRA these past few years and what's going back to "normal" now. From there, we will review the building blocks of COBRA, including who is eligible to receive COBRA, when they are eligible, what premiums to charge, and why notice and payment deadlines are so important. Anyone who registers and/or attends this webinar will have the opportunity to submit any COBRA questions they have and potentially have their question addressed in the second session of this webinar series.
Part 2: COBRA Q&A
In the second session of this webinar series, we will be addressing your COBRA questions and providing answers to commonly asked questions. Make sure to submit your questions when you register for the COBRA webinar series.
Registering signs you up for both sessions.
Mergers and Acquisitions Set to Rise Again in 2024: What Does this Mean for Your Consumer Driven Health Benefits?
Presented by: Brian Connelly, Vice President, Business Development
After the merger and acquisition frenzy in 2021 and 2022, activity slowed during 2023 but is expected to return to 2021 levels in 2024. During this session we will review what impact buying (or selling) a company has on consumer driven health benefits, and review options for “Mid-Year Takeovers” if your current TPA gets acquired by someone new who isn’t performing as expected.
HSAs: Unlocking the Full Potential of Financial Well-Being
Presented by: Brian Connelly, Vice President, Business Development
With health care costs on the rise and employees expecting more from their employer-offered benefits, it's becoming increasingly important for employers to provide their employees with benefits that contribute to their overall financial well-being. For many employers, this means offering and educating their employees on the benefits of an HSA. Join our webinar to learn more about how offering an HSA can help employers stay competitive and contribute to their employees' overall financial wellness.
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In this webinar we'll specifically go over:
- Traditional and High-Yield Interest Rates
- Investment Opportunities
- Saving for the Future and Retirement