Approved for 2 HR General Credit Hours

The Department of Labor (DOL)’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has the authority to conduct audits on benefit plans that are governed by the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). DOL audits often focus on violations of ERISA’s fiduciary obligations and reporting and disclosure requirements. The DOL may also investigate whether an employee benefit plan complies with ERISA’s protections for plan participants, such as the special enrollment rules or mental health parity requirements. Recently, the DOL has been using its investigative authority to enforce compliance with the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Penalties for noncompliance and other errors found during an audit can be steep.

On August 9, 2017 from 10am to 12pm industry experts will provide a review of NEEBCo’s DOL Audit Guide for Employee Benefit Plans. This Guide is designed to provide you with an overview of why certain health plans are selected for audit, what you can do to prepare for an audit, and how to reduce your risk of being audited. It includes:

• Suggestions on how to prepare for a DOL audit;
• Tips for responding to a DOL audit letter;
• A list of documents that DOL investigators commonly request during an audit; and
• A list of available resources and sample documents to help you prepare for an audit.

To attend, send an email to events@neebco.com with your name, business affiliation and the names of any additional attendees. You will be provided with login information.