CDHPs/HDHPs/HSAs/HRAs Conference Calls
This year's conference calls on consumer-directed health care are scheduled for every first Thursday of the month, beginning on April 3, 2008. We will compile all member CDHP plan designs to guide our monthly discussions. This series is open to all HR/Benefits professionals who have implemented a CDHP at their company or are on schedule to roll out for 2009 or 2010.
The monthly calls provide a forum for HR/Benefits professionals to share ideas, strategies, and challenges in implementing a CDHP. Members can submit topics for discussion or a specific question to poll the group prior to the call.
How can I join the conference calls?
To be eligible to participate in the calls, we kindly ask that members complete the CDHP plan design spreadsheet. The information is compiled in a confidential format and is displayed on LiveMeeting during each company's respective input. It provides a way for participants to see each company's plan design for 2009. Please submit your company's information to Brenna Haviland the next CDHP conference call.
Due to the nature of the roundtable discussion, participants will be asked to share their experiences or respond to a colleague's question. In order to keep the discussion moving, we suggest that you review the agenda before the call.
How can I register for the next conference call?
Please mark you calendars from 12:00-1:15 pm ET on the following dates: 6/5/08, 7/3/08; 8/7/08; 9/4/08; 10/2/08; 11/6/08; 12/4/08. The registration information will be posted below, and emailed to the CDHP email list 10 business days prior to the call.
Highlights from 2008 Conference Calls
- May 1, 2008
- April 3, 2008
- Highlights
- Updated chart on the health reform proposals of the 2008 presidential candidates: http://www.businessgrouphealth.org/members/secureDocument.cfm?docID=1246
- Take Action: The National Business Group on Health has set up a 'Take Action,' for employers and employees to contact their Members of Congress to support and sponsor the FSA legislation that modifies the "use it or lose it" rule for health care Flexible Spending Arrangements (FSAs) to permit employees to carry forward up to $500 unused FSA funds to the next taxable year to help families pay for their out-of-pocket health care costs. The website is available at: http://www.capitolconnect.com/nbgh/
Analysis from the 2007 Conference Call Series
Forty-two plan designs were analyzed to find trends in basic plan design attributes, enrollment, and preventive care offerings. In addition, responses from Open Enrollment 2008 in Review were compiled. Please click here to download the survey report:
2007 CDHP Conference Call Analysis
For more information on the calls, please contact Brenna Haviland at (202) 585-1824 or haviland@businessgrouphealth.org.
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