Led by Amy Donovan, JD, CCEP, SVP and Chief Counsel for Employee Benefits Compliance at Accretive, the session covered essential details on Wellness Plan Compliance.
Key Topics Covered
- The three key federal laws governing wellness plans: HIPAA, ADA, and GINA
- How to determine when a wellness plan is a group health plan
- The difference between participatory and health-contingent programs
- Incentive limits and the importance of Reasonable Alternative Standards (RAS)
- Common compliance pitfalls and how to avoid them
- The latest on EEOC guidance and incentive limits
- Best practices for confidentiality and employee communications
This session is ideal for HR professionals, benefits administrators, and compliance officers who want to stay ahead of regulatory requirements and ensure their plans remain compliant.
If you missed the live event or would like to revisit the discussion, the recording and slide deck are now available:
Your Presenter:
JD, CCEP – SVP, Chief Counsel, Employee Benefits Compliance, Accretive
Amy Blakeley Donovan is Senior Vice President, Chief Counsel, Employee Benefits Compliance for Accretive and is a primary source for legislative and regulatory research, analysis, and advocacy. Amy authors the firm’s briefings and position papers on emerging legislation, regulation and litigation and works with stakeholders at a state and national level to advocate on issues that impact Accretive companies and their clients. As a member of the Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers (CIAB) Legal Counsel Working Group, she meets regularly with federal lawmakers, lobbyists and thought leaders to discuss national trends in health insurance issues.
