December 16, 2025 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm As 2025 ends, HR and benefits professionals face a shifting compliance landscape. This session will spotlight key regulatory changes from the past year and preview what’s ahead in 2026—helping you close out the year confidently and plan strategically for the next. Agenda Highlights: 2025 in Review: Key…
October 21, 2025 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Join us for an informative session focused on the essentials of ERISA plan documentation. Whether you’re new to benefits administration or looking to sharpen your compliance knowledge, this session will provide actionable insights and guidance. Topics Include: Overview of ERISA plan documentation requirements Key content and distribution…
September 23, 2025 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Join us for this month’s informative webinar designed to help employers stay compliant with benefit eligibility requirements. Our experts will break down the rules, clarify confusing terms, and share real-world examples to help you apply the concepts to your workforce. Overview of benefit eligibility compliance requirements Key…
August 19, 2025 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Join us for an informative session designed to keep you up to date with the latest developments in employee benefit compliance. Learn how recent legislative and regulatory changes could impact your organization—and what you can do to stay compliant. Overview of recent legislative and regulatory updates Key…
July 22, 2025 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Join us as we delve into the essentials of HIPAA privacy and security for employer-sponsored group health plans. This session will cover: The fundamental principles of HIPAA Understanding the critical aspects of handling protected health information (PHI) The impact of potential changes in the proposed HIPAA security…
Congratulations to Our Distinguished Employee Award Recipient! Paula Senna Account Manager, Commercial Insurance Department Sacramento Office Each year, InterWest recognizes employees who are identified by their co-workers as having demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to their clients, workmates as well as their community. This partnership between work and giving back makes them stand out for…
Gaining access to plan claims data and expenditures can help employers identify their plan’s main cost drivers and any under- or overutilization. Employers whose plans are spending less than average can use that information as leverage if they want to negotiate for better rates or plan structure. But how much data an employer can…
Growing companies often overlook the importance of properly managing their risk. Increased activity can result in additional losses. For example, more trucks driving more miles may result in more accidents. However, other kinds of risk can increase more than the jump in business activity. We look at three such areas here. Workplace safety Typically,…
Congratulations to Our Distinguished Employee Award Recipient! Sheri Huertas Senior Account Manager, Commercial Insurance Department Hollister Office Each year, InterWest recognizes employees who are identified by their co-workers as having demonstrated an extraordinary commitment to their clients, workmates as well as their community. This partnership between work and giving back makes them stand out…
Voluntary benefits have emerged as a key differentiator for small businesses looking to stay competitive in attracting and retaining employees. These benefits, which are offered in addition to group health insurance and 401(k) plans, allow employees to opt in to coverage that fits their unique needs, often with little or no cost to the employer.…