PAST SPEECHES INCLUDING PANEL PRESENTATIONS:
"Cha-cha-cha-Changes: Novel Developments in Employee Benefits," Advanced Employee Benefits Workshop, Minnesota State Bar Association, February 2019. Mark Kinney.
"HIPAA Training for Employee Benefit Programs," September 2018. Phil Larson.
"Advising Clients Around Emerging or Alternative Benefit Plans," Advanced Employee Benefits Workshop, Minnesota State Bar Association, February 2018. Mark Kinney.
"Paid Sick Leave: Compliance with State and Local Sick Leave Laws," Advanced Employee Benefits Workshop, Minnesota State Bar Association, February 2017. Phil Larson.
"Implementing Telemedicine Benefits," Advanced Employee Benefits Workshop, Minnesota State Bar Association, February 2016. Phil Larson.
"Wellness Program Update and Design," Advanced Employee Benefits Workshop, Minnesota State Bar Association, February 2016. Mark Kinney.
"The Affordable Care Act Cadillac Tax: Concerns for Employers, Employees and other Considerations,” Minnesota Health Action Group, December 2015. Phil Larson.
"HIPAA Audits and Business Associate Agreements," Advanced Employee Benefits Workshop, Minnesota State Bar Association, February 2015. Phil Larson.
"Affordable Care Act Update," Advanced Employee Benefits Workshop, Minnesota State Bar Association, February 2014. Phil Larson.
"The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) is Alive and Well - Understanding COBRA," February 2014. Phil Larson.
"Understanding Health Saving Accounts, Tax Wise Presentation," October 2013. Phil Larson.
"Wellness Programs," Advanced Employee Benefits Workshop, Minnesota State Bar Association, February 2013. Mark Kinney.
"HIPAA/HITECH Audits," Advanced Employee Benefits Workshop, Minnesota State Bar Association, February 2013. Phil Larson.
"Executive Physical Programs," April 2013. Phil Larson.
"HITECH Training, What Changed" 2013. Phil Larson.
"ERISA Litigation Update," Advanced Employee Benefits Workshop, Minnesota State Bar Association, February 2012. Phil Larson.
"Understanding HSAs" 2012. Phil Larson.
"The 90 Day Enrollment Rule under the ACA," 2012. Phil Larson.
"Wellness Programs: Rewards, Penalties and Legal Risks,” Lorman Education National Teleconference, April 29 and October 24, 2012. Mark Kinney.
“Health Care Law Developments and the Impact on Cities, Counties and School Districts,” Minnesota Service Cooperatives, March 2012 (Duluth and Fergus Falls), April 2012 (North Mankato), August 2012 (Redwood Falls, Erskine, St. Cloud, North Mankato), October 2012 (Virginia, Fergus Falls). Mark Kinney.
"Practical Implications of Supreme Court's CIGNA v. AMARA for ERISA Plans," October 2011. Phil Larson.
"Understanding Fiduciary Responsibility," 2011. Phil Larson.
“Wellness Programs,” Advanced Employee Benefits Workshop, Minnesota State Bar Association, January 2011. Mark Kinney.
"Benefits Compliance Overview," August 2010. Phil Larson.
"To Be or Not To Be: A Qualified Health Plan Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010," August 2011. Phil Larson.
“Is Your Health Care Plan Grandfathered Under the Health Care Reform?” Lorman Education National Teleconference, August 18, 2010. Mark Kinney.
"Health Care Reform Update," Lorman Education National Teleconference, April 28th, 2010 and May 7th, 2010. Mark Kinney.
"Prescription (RX) for Your Healthcare Concerns: the Latest Programs and Innovations," 12 Annual SHRM Conference, Seattle, WA March 24, 2010. Mark Kinney.
"Understanding New Benefits Legislation," March 2010. Phil Larson.
"Affordable Care Act (ACA) - Prohibition on Excessive Waiting Periods," March 2010. Phil Larson.
"Wellness: Trends, Compliance and Employee Engagement," Buck Consultants and Dorsey & Whitney, Minneapolis, January 13th, 2010. Mark Kinney.
"Health Care Reform: Implications for Employers, Insurers and Individuals," Lorman Education National Teleconference, Septemer 23, 2009. Mark Kinney.
“HRAs, HSAs, and Consumer-Driven Health Care: New Innovations and Lessons from the Field,” Employers Association, Inc., Minneapolis, June 2009. Mark Kinney.
“Employer Wellness Incentives – From Health Risk Assessments to Smokers’ Surcharges, from Health Club Discounts to Treadmills at Meetings,” co-presenter in 2009 Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute, May 2009. Mark Kinney.
“Wellness Programs: Rewards, Penalties, and Legal Risks,” Co-Presenter for National Telephonic Seminars, February 2008, April 2008, August 2008, February 2009; April, 2010; October 2010; April 2011. Mark Kinney.
"HIPAA Privacy and Security in the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act of 2009," July 2009. Phil Larson
"COBRA Provisions in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009," March 2009. Phil Larson.
“Wellness Programs in the Public Sector,” Statewide Service Cooperative Wellness Meeting, St. Cloud, MN April 2009. Mark Kinney.
“New Federal Legislation Affecting Health Plans,” Co-Presenter in Dorsey & Whitney Breakfast Briefing Series, March 2009. Mark Kinney.
“Employer Wellness Initiatives,” co-presenter at Minneapolis Advanced Employee Benefits Workshop, January 2009. Mark Kinney.
"Understanding Recent Legal Changes for Welfare Benefit Programs including the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA), Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Extension Act (MMSEA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Newborn Mothers Health Protection Act (NMHPA)," December 2008. Phil Larson
"Understanding the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Requirements for Benefit Programs," November 2008. Phil Larson.
“VEBAs and other Funded Welfare Benefits Plans in 2009 and Beyond,” Detroit, MI, October 2008. Mark Kinney.
“HSA Regulatory Update,” U.S. Bank, September 2008. Mark Kinney.
“Battling Health Care Inflation in the Public Sector,” Association of Public Treasurers, Detroit, August 2008. Mark Kinney.
“Wellness Programs,” Co-Presenter at Minneapolis Pension Counsel, May 2008. Mark Kinney.
“Health Care in 2008 and Beyond,” Co-Presenter in Dorsey & Whitney Breakfast Briefing Series, February 2008. Mark Kinney.
"Understanding Federal COBRA Requirements for Health Programs," January 2008. Phil Larson.
"Overview of Benefits Compliance," September 2007. Phil Larson.
"Understanding State Eligibility Requirements for Health Programs," September 2007. Phil Larson.
“Taxation and Administration of State-Mandated Health Coverage for Non-Dependents,” Resource Training and Solutions, December 2007. Mark Kinney.
"Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006," December 2006. Phil Larson.
“HRA and FSA rollovers: An overview of the HOPE Act,” CDHC Seminar, December 2006. Mark Kinney.
"Understanding ERISA Fiduciary Duties," September 2006. Phil Larson.
“Public Sector VEBAs and HRAs, Rochester Service Cooperative, March 2006. Mark Kinney.
“Plan Ahead for GASB 45,” Multiple Lectures in Rochester, St. Cloud, Hibbing, Thief River Falls, Bemidji, Morton, Pine City and Fergus Falls, 2006-2007. Mark Kinney.
“How to Control Health Insurance Costs,” Minnesota School Board Association Convention, January 2006. Mark Kinney.
Interaction Between HSAs, HRAs and Flex Plans, Who is on First? April 2005. Phil Larson.
"Final and Proposed HIPAA Portability Regulations," October 2005. Phil Larson.
“The Consumer Driven Health Care Paradigm Shift,” Health Law Institute, Minnesota Continuing Legal Education, June 12, 2005. Mark Kinney.
"New COBRA Regulations," March 2004. Phil Larson.
"Domestic Partner Benefits," Labor and Employment Law Institute, Minnesota Continuing Legal Education, November 2003. Phil Larson.
“Health Reimbursement Arrangements,” Advanced Employee Benefits Seminar, Minnesota Continuing Legal Education, January 2003. Mark Kinney.
"New COBRA Regulations," November 2003. Phil Larson.
"HIPAA Privacy," February 2002. Phil Larson.
“Overview of IRS’ New Correction System,” Advanced Employee Benefits Seminar, Minnesota Continuing Legal Education, January 2001. Mark Kinney.
Guest Lecturer for the University of St. Thomas Masters’ Degree program in Human Resources, Fall 2001. Mark Kinney.
Topic Presenter on Employee Benefit Pan Corrections, Retirement Planning and Employee Benefits Seminar, May 2001; 21st Annual Advanced Employee Benefits Workshop. Mark Kinney.
Course Chair and Speaker at the Retirement Planning and Benefits Seminar, March 1999. Mark Kinney.
Speaker on IRAs, Roth IRAs and Educational IRAs, 21st Annual Advanced Employee Benefits Institute sponsored by the Minnesota Institute for Legal Education, May 1998. Mark Kinney.
Speaker on Mandated Leave Policies and Welfare Benefits at the Retirement Planning and Employee Benefits Seminar sponsored by the Minnesota Institute for Legal Education, November 1997. Mark Kinney.
"HIPAA Training for Employee Benefit Programs," September 2018. Phil Larson.
"Advising Clients Around Emerging or Alternative Benefit Plans," Advanced Employee Benefits Workshop, Minnesota State Bar Association, February 2018. Mark Kinney.
"Paid Sick Leave: Compliance with State and Local Sick Leave Laws," Advanced Employee Benefits Workshop, Minnesota State Bar Association, February 2017. Phil Larson.
"Implementing Telemedicine Benefits," Advanced Employee Benefits Workshop, Minnesota State Bar Association, February 2016. Phil Larson.
"Wellness Program Update and Design," Advanced Employee Benefits Workshop, Minnesota State Bar Association, February 2016. Mark Kinney.
"The Affordable Care Act Cadillac Tax: Concerns for Employers, Employees and other Considerations,” Minnesota Health Action Group, December 2015. Phil Larson.
"HIPAA Audits and Business Associate Agreements," Advanced Employee Benefits Workshop, Minnesota State Bar Association, February 2015. Phil Larson.
"Affordable Care Act Update," Advanced Employee Benefits Workshop, Minnesota State Bar Association, February 2014. Phil Larson.
"The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) is Alive and Well - Understanding COBRA," February 2014. Phil Larson.
"Understanding Health Saving Accounts, Tax Wise Presentation," October 2013. Phil Larson.
"Wellness Programs," Advanced Employee Benefits Workshop, Minnesota State Bar Association, February 2013. Mark Kinney.
"HIPAA/HITECH Audits," Advanced Employee Benefits Workshop, Minnesota State Bar Association, February 2013. Phil Larson.
"Executive Physical Programs," April 2013. Phil Larson.
"HITECH Training, What Changed" 2013. Phil Larson.
"ERISA Litigation Update," Advanced Employee Benefits Workshop, Minnesota State Bar Association, February 2012. Phil Larson.
"Understanding HSAs" 2012. Phil Larson.
"The 90 Day Enrollment Rule under the ACA," 2012. Phil Larson.
"Wellness Programs: Rewards, Penalties and Legal Risks,” Lorman Education National Teleconference, April 29 and October 24, 2012. Mark Kinney.
“Health Care Law Developments and the Impact on Cities, Counties and School Districts,” Minnesota Service Cooperatives, March 2012 (Duluth and Fergus Falls), April 2012 (North Mankato), August 2012 (Redwood Falls, Erskine, St. Cloud, North Mankato), October 2012 (Virginia, Fergus Falls). Mark Kinney.
"Practical Implications of Supreme Court's CIGNA v. AMARA for ERISA Plans," October 2011. Phil Larson.
"Understanding Fiduciary Responsibility," 2011. Phil Larson.
“Wellness Programs,” Advanced Employee Benefits Workshop, Minnesota State Bar Association, January 2011. Mark Kinney.
"Benefits Compliance Overview," August 2010. Phil Larson.
"To Be or Not To Be: A Qualified Health Plan Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010," August 2011. Phil Larson.
“Is Your Health Care Plan Grandfathered Under the Health Care Reform?” Lorman Education National Teleconference, August 18, 2010. Mark Kinney.
"Health Care Reform Update," Lorman Education National Teleconference, April 28th, 2010 and May 7th, 2010. Mark Kinney.
"Prescription (RX) for Your Healthcare Concerns: the Latest Programs and Innovations," 12 Annual SHRM Conference, Seattle, WA March 24, 2010. Mark Kinney.
"Understanding New Benefits Legislation," March 2010. Phil Larson.
"Affordable Care Act (ACA) - Prohibition on Excessive Waiting Periods," March 2010. Phil Larson.
"Wellness: Trends, Compliance and Employee Engagement," Buck Consultants and Dorsey & Whitney, Minneapolis, January 13th, 2010. Mark Kinney.
"Health Care Reform: Implications for Employers, Insurers and Individuals," Lorman Education National Teleconference, Septemer 23, 2009. Mark Kinney.
“HRAs, HSAs, and Consumer-Driven Health Care: New Innovations and Lessons from the Field,” Employers Association, Inc., Minneapolis, June 2009. Mark Kinney.
“Employer Wellness Incentives – From Health Risk Assessments to Smokers’ Surcharges, from Health Club Discounts to Treadmills at Meetings,” co-presenter in 2009 Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute, May 2009. Mark Kinney.
“Wellness Programs: Rewards, Penalties, and Legal Risks,” Co-Presenter for National Telephonic Seminars, February 2008, April 2008, August 2008, February 2009; April, 2010; October 2010; April 2011. Mark Kinney.
"HIPAA Privacy and Security in the Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act of 2009," July 2009. Phil Larson
"COBRA Provisions in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) of 2009," March 2009. Phil Larson.
“Wellness Programs in the Public Sector,” Statewide Service Cooperative Wellness Meeting, St. Cloud, MN April 2009. Mark Kinney.
“New Federal Legislation Affecting Health Plans,” Co-Presenter in Dorsey & Whitney Breakfast Briefing Series, March 2009. Mark Kinney.
“Employer Wellness Initiatives,” co-presenter at Minneapolis Advanced Employee Benefits Workshop, January 2009. Mark Kinney.
"Understanding Recent Legal Changes for Welfare Benefit Programs including the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA), Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), Medicare, Medicaid and SCHIP Extension Act (MMSEA), Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Newborn Mothers Health Protection Act (NMHPA)," December 2008. Phil Larson
"Understanding the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) Requirements for Benefit Programs," November 2008. Phil Larson.
“VEBAs and other Funded Welfare Benefits Plans in 2009 and Beyond,” Detroit, MI, October 2008. Mark Kinney.
“HSA Regulatory Update,” U.S. Bank, September 2008. Mark Kinney.
“Battling Health Care Inflation in the Public Sector,” Association of Public Treasurers, Detroit, August 2008. Mark Kinney.
“Wellness Programs,” Co-Presenter at Minneapolis Pension Counsel, May 2008. Mark Kinney.
“Health Care in 2008 and Beyond,” Co-Presenter in Dorsey & Whitney Breakfast Briefing Series, February 2008. Mark Kinney.
"Understanding Federal COBRA Requirements for Health Programs," January 2008. Phil Larson.
"Overview of Benefits Compliance," September 2007. Phil Larson.
"Understanding State Eligibility Requirements for Health Programs," September 2007. Phil Larson.
“Taxation and Administration of State-Mandated Health Coverage for Non-Dependents,” Resource Training and Solutions, December 2007. Mark Kinney.
"Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006," December 2006. Phil Larson.
“HRA and FSA rollovers: An overview of the HOPE Act,” CDHC Seminar, December 2006. Mark Kinney.
"Understanding ERISA Fiduciary Duties," September 2006. Phil Larson.
“Public Sector VEBAs and HRAs, Rochester Service Cooperative, March 2006. Mark Kinney.
“Plan Ahead for GASB 45,” Multiple Lectures in Rochester, St. Cloud, Hibbing, Thief River Falls, Bemidji, Morton, Pine City and Fergus Falls, 2006-2007. Mark Kinney.
“How to Control Health Insurance Costs,” Minnesota School Board Association Convention, January 2006. Mark Kinney.
Interaction Between HSAs, HRAs and Flex Plans, Who is on First? April 2005. Phil Larson.
"Final and Proposed HIPAA Portability Regulations," October 2005. Phil Larson.
“The Consumer Driven Health Care Paradigm Shift,” Health Law Institute, Minnesota Continuing Legal Education, June 12, 2005. Mark Kinney.
"New COBRA Regulations," March 2004. Phil Larson.
"Domestic Partner Benefits," Labor and Employment Law Institute, Minnesota Continuing Legal Education, November 2003. Phil Larson.
“Health Reimbursement Arrangements,” Advanced Employee Benefits Seminar, Minnesota Continuing Legal Education, January 2003. Mark Kinney.
"New COBRA Regulations," November 2003. Phil Larson.
"HIPAA Privacy," February 2002. Phil Larson.
“Overview of IRS’ New Correction System,” Advanced Employee Benefits Seminar, Minnesota Continuing Legal Education, January 2001. Mark Kinney.
Guest Lecturer for the University of St. Thomas Masters’ Degree program in Human Resources, Fall 2001. Mark Kinney.
Topic Presenter on Employee Benefit Pan Corrections, Retirement Planning and Employee Benefits Seminar, May 2001; 21st Annual Advanced Employee Benefits Workshop. Mark Kinney.
Course Chair and Speaker at the Retirement Planning and Benefits Seminar, March 1999. Mark Kinney.
Speaker on IRAs, Roth IRAs and Educational IRAs, 21st Annual Advanced Employee Benefits Institute sponsored by the Minnesota Institute for Legal Education, May 1998. Mark Kinney.
Speaker on Mandated Leave Policies and Welfare Benefits at the Retirement Planning and Employee Benefits Seminar sponsored by the Minnesota Institute for Legal Education, November 1997. Mark Kinney.