Building on the momentum from July’s session on Mid-Year Election Changes, this webinar event took a deeper dive into the concept of affordability—a cornerstone of employee benefits compliance. Led by Amy Donovan, JD, CCEP, SVP and Chief Counsel for Employee Benefits Compliance at Accretive, the session provided attendees with a comprehensive understanding of how affordability is defined, measured, and applied in real-world scenarios. Amy’s expertise and clarity helped demystify this complex topic for HR professionals, benefits administrators, compliance officers, and brokers alike.
Key Topics Covered
- What “affordability” means in the context of employee benefits
- How affordability is calculated and tested
- Common compliance pitfalls and how to avoid them
- Real-world scenarios involving mid-year changes
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.
