Programs/Events

The New England Employee Benefits Council sponsors a variety of programs throughout the year (view Calendar), designed to met the needs of the broad spectrum of employee benefits professionals. Included in the offerings are:

Full-day Conferences

* The spring Benefits Fair & Trade Show, showcases nationally recognized speakers, along with a trade show featuring the latest in benefits-related products and services.

* NEEBC's "Best Practices" Conference, held in December, honors New England's most innovative and creative benefit programs.

Washington Update

The annual Washington Update program is a half-day fall program featuring first-hand briefings by senior, Washington based governmental representatives.

"Basics" Series

This series of programs is designed for individuals new to the benefits field, or more seasoned professionals looking for a refresher course. Among the offerings: Basics of Employee Health & Welfare Plans, Basics of Employee Retirement Plans, and the Basics of Benefits Compliance.

"Strategic Connection" Series

The Strategic Connection Series is a half-day series of seminars designed to provide a better understanding of important benefit management concepts, as well as the technical knowledge to effectively evaluate options. Recent topics include Retirement Income and De-Risking Retirement Plans.

"How To" Workshops

The Council sponsors a series of half-day "How To" Workshops for benefit plan administrators and other professionals with a need to know the technical aspects of administration and compliance for programs such as COBRA, HIPAA and FMLA.

Benefits Club Luncheons

Benefits Club luncheons, held approximately every six weeks, provide a forum for discussion of "hot breaking" employee benefit related issues, as well as technical subjects with limited audience appeal.