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<rss xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0" xmlns:media="http://search.yahoo.com/mrss/" version="2.0"><channel><title>Compliant with Alliant</title><link>https://alliant.com/</link><description><![CDATA[Insights on the ever-changing world of employee benefits compliance and what employers need to know.]]></description><atom:link href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/2791484/episodes/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><language>en</language><category>News</category><copyright>Copyright Alliant Employee Benefits</copyright><image><url>https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3c4a709ecd40072abaf7aff47f790470.jpg</url><title>Compliant with Alliant</title><link>https://alliant.com/</link></image><lastBuildDate>Wed, 20 May 2026 20:18:40 +0000</lastBuildDate><itunes:author>Alliant Employee 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your plan, including the DOL proposed rule on PBM disclosures, the Consolidated Appropriations Act 2026 PBM reforms, the FTC litigation against 3 major PBMs, and what to do about state PBM reform laws.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1297</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alliantinsurance,compliance,employeebenefits,grouphealthinsurance,hrprofessional,humanresources</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/dfd231e2e6c9decbf71a56357e696ebe.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What the Heck is Happening with HIPAA?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-the-heck-is-happening-with-hipaa--69686153</link><description><![CDATA[Join the Alliant Employee Benefits Compliance team to discuss the fast-approaching deadline to update the HIPAA Notice of Privacy Practices, including a brief review of the HIPAA 2024 Final 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This episode will help employers better understand the vendor programs available in the marketplace and what compliance obligations they may have if they implement such a solution.    ]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1005</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alliantinsurance,compliance,employeebenefits,grouphealthinsurance,hrprofessional,humanresources</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3c4a709ecd40072abaf7aff47f790470.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>A Trump Second Term: Possible Group Health Plan Implications</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-trump-second-term-possible-group-health-plan-implications--63174484</link><description><![CDATA[Join our benefits compliance attorneys to discuss the election results, potential regulatory changes in the short term, and policy priorities that could impact group 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href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3c4a709ecd40072abaf7aff47f790470.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>A Numbers Game: How the Internal Revenue Code Impacts Your Plan and Avoiding Problem Plan Designs</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-numbers-game-how-the-internal-revenue-code-impacts-your-plan-and-avoiding-problem-plan-designs--61276938</link><description><![CDATA[Join our compliance attorneys to discuss key provisions of the Internal Revenue Code that impact your group health plan and how to identify plan designs that could create risk and run afoul of the Code.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61276938</guid><pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2024 20:17:40 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/61276938/its_a_numbers_game.mp3" length="11500191" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Alliant Employee Benefits</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join our compliance attorneys to discuss key provisions of the Internal Revenue Code that impact your group health plan and how to identify plan designs that could create risk and run afoul of the Code.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join our compliance attorneys to discuss key provisions of the Internal Revenue Code that impact your group health plan and how to identify plan designs that could create risk and run afoul of the Code.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>719</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alliantinsurance,compliance,employeebenefits,grouphealthinsurance,hrprofessional,humanresources</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3c4a709ecd40072abaf7aff47f790470.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Tightening Your Belt on Obesity Drugs: Compliance Best Practices and 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We'll go over what to consider as you evaluate not just your pharmacy benefits, but your benefit plan as a whole.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>950</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alliantinsurance,compliance,employeebenefits,grouphealthinsurance,hrprofessional,humanresources,pharmacy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3c4a709ecd40072abaf7aff47f790470.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Scattergories Letter G</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/scattergories-letter-g--57548443</link><description><![CDATA[This episode is brought to you by the letter G! Listen as our employee benefits compliance experts discuss a number of hot topics including gender affirming surgery, gene therapy drugs, and gag clause attestations. Also, stick around for a health and welfare plan litigation update.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57548443</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Nov 2023 22:38:30 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/57548443/scattergories_letter_g.mp3" length="23996751" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Alliant Employee Benefits</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This episode is brought to you by the letter G! Listen as our employee benefits compliance experts discuss a number of hot topics including gender affirming surgery, gene therapy drugs, and gag clause attestations. Also, stick around for a health and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is brought to you by the letter G! Listen as our employee benefits compliance experts discuss a number of hot topics including gender affirming surgery, gene therapy drugs, and gag clause attestations. Also, stick around for a health and welfare plan litigation update.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1500</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alliantinsurance,compliance,employeebenefits,grouphealthinsurance,hrprofessional,humanresources</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3c4a709ecd40072abaf7aff47f790470.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What the End of the National and Public Health Emergencies Means for Group Health Plans</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-the-end-of-the-national-and-public-health-emergencies-means-for-group-health-plans--53316619</link><description><![CDATA[Earlier this year, the Biden Administration announced the end of the National and Public Health Emergencies effective May 11, 2023. Each of these emergency declarations created significant relief in terms of plan coverage and deadline extensions. <br /><br />Join our compliance attorneys as they go over what this means for employer sponsored group health plans and how to prepare the plan, its service providers, and participants for this upcoming change.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53316619</guid><pubDate>Thu, 23 Mar 2023 20:45:05 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/53316619/the_end_of_the_national_and_public_health_emergencies.mp3" length="22020641" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Alliant Employee Benefits</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Earlier this year, the Biden Administration announced the end of the National and Public Health Emergencies effective May 11, 2023. Each of these emergency declarations created significant relief in terms of plan coverage and deadline extensions....</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Earlier this year, the Biden Administration announced the end of the National and Public Health Emergencies effective May 11, 2023. Each of these emergency declarations created significant relief in terms of plan coverage and deadline extensions. <br /><br />Join our compliance attorneys as they go over what this means for employer sponsored group health plans and how to prepare the plan, its service providers, and participants for this upcoming change.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1377</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alliantinsurance,compliance,covid-19,employeebenefits,grouphealthinsurance,hrprofessional,humanresources</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3c4a709ecd40072abaf7aff47f790470.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>New Pharmacy Reporting Requirements: What to Do Now</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-pharmacy-reporting-requirements-what-to-do-now--51391018</link><description><![CDATA[This episode covers the new pharmacy and healthcare spending reporting requirements. Alliant's compliance experts discuss challenges to be aware of, employer action items, and Alliant support solutions.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51391018</guid><pubDate>Mon, 26 Sep 2022 23:39:48 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/51391018/new_pharmacy_reporting_requirements_what_to_do_now.mp3" length="16480174" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Alliant Employee Benefits</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This episode covers the new pharmacy and healthcare spending reporting requirements. Alliant's compliance experts discuss challenges to be aware of, employer action items, and Alliant support solutions.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode covers the new pharmacy and healthcare spending reporting requirements. Alliant's compliance experts discuss challenges to be aware of, employer action items, and Alliant support solutions.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1030</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alliantinsurance,compliance,employeebenefits,grouphealthinsurance,hrprofessional,humanresources,pharmacy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3c4a709ecd40072abaf7aff47f790470.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>New Broker Disclosure Requirements for ERISA Group Health Plans</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-broker-disclosure-requirements-for-erisa-group-health-plans--48594477</link><description><![CDATA[This episode is all about broker/consultant disclosures! Join Alliant’s compliance experts as they discuss these new requirements for ERISA covered group health plans and what Alliant is doing to comply and support your ERISA plan compliance.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48594477</guid><pubDate>Sat, 05 Feb 2022 00:54:31 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/48594477/new_broker_disclosure_requirements_for_erisa_group_health_plans.mp3" length="11183795" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Alliant Employee Benefits</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>This episode is all about broker/consultant disclosures! Join Alliant’s compliance experts as they discuss these new requirements for ERISA covered group health plans and what Alliant is doing to comply and support your ERISA plan compliance.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This episode is all about broker/consultant disclosures! Join Alliant’s compliance experts as they discuss these new requirements for ERISA covered group health plans and what Alliant is doing to comply and support your ERISA plan compliance.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>699</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alliantinsurance,compliance,employeebenefits,employers,grouphealthinsurance,healthplan,hrprofessional,humanresources</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3c4a709ecd40072abaf7aff47f790470.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Designing a Compliant Fertility Benefit</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/designing-a-compliant-fertility-benefit--47507291</link><description><![CDATA[Listen as Alliant's compliance experts go over how to avoid sneaky compliance pitfalls when designing a fertility benefit. Spoiler alert: It's really simple! Certain tax implications and what to look for in a vendor partner is also discussed.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47507291</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Nov 2021 20:16:42 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/47507291/designing_a_compliant_fertility_benefit.mp3" length="11875100" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Alliant Employee Benefits</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Listen as Alliant's compliance experts go over how to avoid sneaky compliance pitfalls when designing a fertility benefit. Spoiler alert: It's really simple! Certain tax implications and what to look for in a vendor partner is also discussed.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Listen as Alliant's compliance experts go over how to avoid sneaky compliance pitfalls when designing a fertility benefit. Spoiler alert: It's really simple! Certain tax implications and what to look for in a vendor partner is also discussed.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>743</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alliantinsurance,employeebenefits,employeewellbeing,employers,grouphealthinsurance,healthplan,hrprofessional,humanresources</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3c4a709ecd40072abaf7aff47f790470.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Compliance Issues in Telemedicine and Other Plan Supplements</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/compliance-issues-in-telemedicine-and-other-plan-supplements--45613953</link><description><![CDATA[Join Alliant's compliance attorneys as they parse out compliance issues and best practices when engaging vendors for remote care and benefit plan supplements (telemedicine, concierge care, etc.).]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45613953</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2021 15:00:18 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/45613953/compliance_issues_in_telemedicine_and_other_plan_supplements.mp3" length="15471639" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Alliant Employee Benefits</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join Alliant's compliance attorneys as they parse out compliance issues and best practices when engaging vendors for remote care and benefit plan supplements (telemedicine, concierge care, etc.).</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join Alliant's compliance attorneys as they parse out compliance issues and best practices when engaging vendors for remote care and benefit plan supplements (telemedicine, concierge care, etc.).]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>967</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alliantinsurance,compliance,employeebenefits,employers,grouphealthplan,hrprofessional,remotecare,telemedicine</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3c4a709ecd40072abaf7aff47f790470.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>What’s the Deal with DCAPs?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-s-the-deal-with-dcaps--44067660</link><description><![CDATA[Compliant with Alliant: What’s the Deal with DCAPs? Join our compliance attorneys as they parse out confusing issues with dependent care assistance programs (DCAPs) and what the new $10,500 exclusion limit means in conjunction with the Appropriations Act guidance on grace periods and carryovers.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44067660</guid><pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2021 20:03:07 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/44067660/thedealwithdcaps.mp3" length="10718144" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Alliant Employee Benefits</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Compliant with Alliant: What’s the Deal with DCAPs? Join our compliance attorneys as they parse out confusing issues with dependent care assistance programs (DCAPs) and what the new $10,500 exclusion limit means in conjunction with the Appropriations...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Compliant with Alliant: What’s the Deal with DCAPs? Join our compliance attorneys as they parse out confusing issues with dependent care assistance programs (DCAPs) and what the new $10,500 exclusion limit means in conjunction with the Appropriations Act guidance on grace periods and carryovers.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>670</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alliantinsurance,compliance,dependentcare,employeebenefits,healthplan,healthplanadministration,hrprofessional,humanresources,totalrewards</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3c4a709ecd40072abaf7aff47f790470.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>American Rescue Plan Act &amp; COBRA Subsidy</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/american-rescue-plan-act-cobra-subsidy--43903468</link><description><![CDATA[Join Alliant's compliance experts for a discussion of the American Rescue Plan Act and provisions impacting employers and group health plans, specifically the 100% COBRA subsidy and new COBRA election opportunities, increase in the DCAP limit, and FFCRA tax credit extension.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43903468</guid><pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2021 21:51:16 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/43903468/arpa_cobra_subsidy_podcast.mp3" length="19308877" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Alliant Employee Benefits</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join Alliant's compliance experts for a discussion of the American Rescue Plan Act and provisions impacting employers and group health plans, specifically the 100% COBRA subsidy and new COBRA election opportunities, increase in the DCAP limit, and...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join Alliant's compliance experts for a discussion of the American Rescue Plan Act and provisions impacting employers and group health plans, specifically the 100% COBRA subsidy and new COBRA election opportunities, increase in the DCAP limit, and FFCRA tax credit extension.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1207</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alliantinsurance,businessmanagement,compliance,employeebenefits,employers,grouphealthplan,hrprofessional,workforceadministration</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3c4a709ecd40072abaf7aff47f790470.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>EEOC Proposed Wellness Plan Rules under the ADA</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/eeoc-proposed-wellness-plan-rules-under-the-ada--42942515</link><description><![CDATA[Listen in as Alliant's employee benefits compliance consultants discuss the latest proposed rules around wellness plan incentives under the ADA and how your wellness plan may need to adjust when, and if, these regulations become final.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42942515</guid><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2021 21:44:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42942515/eeoc_proposed_wellness_plan_rules.mp3" length="19830490" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Alliant Employee Benefits</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Listen in as Alliant's employee benefits compliance consultants discuss the latest proposed rules around wellness plan incentives under the ADA and how your wellness plan may need to adjust when, and if, these regulations become final.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Listen in as Alliant's employee benefits compliance consultants discuss the latest proposed rules around wellness plan incentives under the ADA and how your wellness plan may need to adjust when, and if, these regulations become final.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1240</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alliantinsurance,businessmanagement,employeebenefits,employeewellbeing,employers,grouphealthinsurance,hr,totalrewards,workforcewellness,workplacewellness</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3c4a709ecd40072abaf7aff47f790470.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Appropriations Act Part 2 - 2022 and Beyond</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/appropriations-act-part-2-2022-and-beyond--42869982</link><description><![CDATA[The Appropriations Act includes key group health plan transparency requirements and<br />protections against surprise billing. Join Alliant's employee benefits compliance consultants to discuss these and other transparency requirements that directly impact group health plans as early as January 1, 2022.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42869982</guid><pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2021 16:58:45 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42869982/appropriations_act_part_2_2022_and_beyond.mp3" length="18763858" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Alliant Employee Benefits</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>The Appropriations Act includes key group health plan transparency requirements and
protections against surprise billing. Join Alliant's employee benefits compliance consultants to discuss these and other transparency requirements that directly impact...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Appropriations Act includes key group health plan transparency requirements and<br />protections against surprise billing. Join Alliant's employee benefits compliance consultants to discuss these and other transparency requirements that directly impact group health plans as early as January 1, 2022.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1173</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>benefitsadministration,benefitsprofessionals,businessmanagement,employeebenefits,grouphealthplans,hr,hrpolicies,workforcestrategy</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3c4a709ecd40072abaf7aff47f790470.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Appropriations Act Part 1 - In the Short Term</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/appropriations-act-part-1-in-the-short-term--42869249</link><description><![CDATA[Join Alliant's Compliance Consultants for a discussion of the Appropriations Act and its impact on<br />health flexible spending accounts, mental health parity rules, and pharmacy benefit plans.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42869249</guid><pubDate>Sun, 10 Jan 2021 15:41:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/42869249/appropriations_act_part_1_in_the_short_term.mp3" length="18016129" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Alliant Employee Benefits</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join Alliant's Compliance Consultants for a discussion of the Appropriations Act and its impact on
health flexible spending accounts, mental health parity rules, and pharmacy benefit plans.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join Alliant's Compliance Consultants for a discussion of the Appropriations Act and its impact on<br />health flexible spending accounts, mental health parity rules, and pharmacy benefit plans.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1126</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alliantinsurance,benefitsadministration,businessmanagement,employeebenefits,employers,humanresources,workforcemanagement</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3c4a709ecd40072abaf7aff47f790470.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>COVID Premium Credits and Rebates</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/covid-premium-credits-and-rebates--30436463</link><description><![CDATA[Join our on-staff attorneys for a practical discussion on how to handle the COVID-related insurance premium rebates or credits. Learn what rules apply and how this process various from the medical loss ratio (MLR) rules and rebates.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/30436463</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2020 15:36:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/30436463/covid_premium_credits_and_rebates.mp3" length="14855104" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Alliant Employee Benefits</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join our on-staff attorneys for a practical discussion on how to handle the COVID-related insurance premium rebates or credits. Learn what rules apply and how this process various from the medical loss ratio (MLR) rules and rebates.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join our on-staff attorneys for a practical discussion on how to handle the COVID-related insurance premium rebates or credits. Learn what rules apply and how this process various from the medical loss ratio (MLR) rules and rebates.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>929</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alliantinsurance,covid-19,employeebenefits,healthinsurance,healthplan,healthplanadministration,hrprofessional,humanresources,totalrewards</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3c4a709ecd40072abaf7aff47f790470.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Return to Work Benefit Plan Implications &amp; Leave Mandates</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/return-to-work-benefit-plan-implications-leave-mandates--26889463</link><description><![CDATA[Employees returning to work after furlough or unpaid leave inevitably create benefit plan and leave administration challenges. Join our employee benefits attorneys for a discussion of the rules and how to administer them in a compliant fashion as you bring benefits eligible employees back to work.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26889463</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2020 02:13:14 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/26889463/return_to_work_benefit_plan_implications_leave_mandates.mp3" length="12124577" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Alliant Employee Benefits</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Employees returning to work after furlough or unpaid leave inevitably create benefit plan and leave administration challenges. Join our employee benefits attorneys for a discussion of the rules and how to administer them in a compliant fashion as you...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Employees returning to work after furlough or unpaid leave inevitably create benefit plan and leave administration challenges. Join our employee benefits attorneys for a discussion of the rules and how to administer them in a compliant fashion as you bring benefits eligible employees back to work.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>758</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alliantinsurance,benefitsadministration,businessplanning,covid-19,employeebenefits,employers,healthplanadministration,hrprofessionals,humanresources</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3c4a709ecd40072abaf7aff47f790470.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Return to Work - Compliance Issues</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/return-to-work-compliance-issues--26889338</link><description><![CDATA[Join Alliant Employee Benefits for a discussion on Return to Work Compliance Issues including employee testing, privacy issues, and employees reluctant to return to work. Learn why reimbursement of testing through the benefit plan can create compliance issues for your return to work approach.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/26889338</guid><pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2020 01:55:53 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/26889338/return_to_work_compliance_issues.mp3" length="19881899" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Alliant Employee Benefits</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join Alliant Employee Benefits for a discussion on Return to Work Compliance Issues including employee testing, privacy issues, and employees reluctant to return to work. Learn why reimbursement of testing through the benefit plan can create...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join Alliant Employee Benefits for a discussion on Return to Work Compliance Issues including employee testing, privacy issues, and employees reluctant to return to work. Learn why reimbursement of testing through the benefit plan can create compliance issues for your return to work approach.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1243</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alliantinsurance,businessplanning,covid-19,employeebenefits,employeewellness,hrstrategy,humanresources,operationsmanagement,totalrewards</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3c4a709ecd40072abaf7aff47f790470.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Employer Tax Credits Available Under FFCRA &amp; CARES Act</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/employer-tax-credits-available-under-ffcra-cares-act--25858202</link><description><![CDATA[Join Alliant's compliance team for a discussion about the tax credits available under the FFCRA & CARES Act. They review the process for claiming those credits for employers that provide paid sick leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and those keeping employees on payroll, even where operations have suspended or there’s a serious decline in gross receipts.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/25858202</guid><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2020 19:05:22 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/25858202/employer_tax_credits_available_under_ffcra_cares_act.mp3" length="15356237" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Alliant Employee Benefits</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join Alliant's compliance team for a discussion about the tax credits available under the FFCRA &amp; CARES Act. They review the process for claiming those credits for employers that provide paid sick leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join Alliant's compliance team for a discussion about the tax credits available under the FFCRA & CARES Act. 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clarifications and changes on key topics such as use of PTO, eligible employee, and small employer exemption.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24883119</guid><pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2020 13:11:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/24883119/ffcra_regulations_clarifications_and_changes.mp3" length="22255489" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Alliant Employee Benefits</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join Alliant’s on-staff compliance attorneys for a review of the FFCRA regulations, as well as several clarifications and changes on key topics such as use of PTO, eligible employee, and small employer exemption.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join Alliant’s on-staff compliance attorneys for a review of the FFCRA regulations, as well as several clarifications and changes on key topics such as use of PTO, eligible employee, and small employer exemption.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1391</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alliantinsurance,benefitsadministration,benefitscompliance,business,coronavirus,covid-19,employeebenefits,employers,ffcra,hrstrategy,humanresources,leavemanagement</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3c4a709ecd40072abaf7aff47f790470.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Cost Containment and Permitted Carrier Changes</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cost-containment-and-permitted-carrier-changes--24676767</link><description><![CDATA[Join our dynamic employee benefits attorneys as they tackle compliance issues with cost containment measures such as changing employer contributions to premium and account-based plans.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24676767</guid><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2020 14:34:50 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/24676767/cost_containment_and_permitted_carrier_changes.mp3" length="26361520" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Alliant Employee Benefits</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join our dynamic employee benefits attorneys as they tackle compliance issues with cost containment measures such as changing employer contributions to premium and account-based plans.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join our dynamic employee benefits attorneys as they tackle compliance issues with cost containment measures such as changing employer contributions to premium and account-based plans.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1648</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>benefitsadministration,benefitscompliance,business,employeebenefits,employers,healthinsurance,hr,hrexecutive,hrprofessionals,hrstrategy,totalrewards</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3c4a709ecd40072abaf7aff47f790470.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>CARES Act, DOL Guidance on FMLA Expansion and Paid Sick Leave Provisions</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/cares-act-dol-guidance-on-fmla-expansion-and-paid-sick-leave-provisions--24628111</link><description><![CDATA[Join Kristine Blanco, Director of Employee Benefits Compliance and Diana Craig, an Alliant compliance attorney, as they discuss the CARES Act (stimulus package), important DOL guidance on the FMLA expansion and paid sick leave provisions.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24628111</guid><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2020 12:06:56 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/24628111/latest_covid_developments_cares_act_dol_guidance.mp3" length="27612890" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Alliant Employee Benefits</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join Kristine Blanco, Director of Employee Benefits Compliance and Diana Craig, an Alliant compliance attorney, as they discuss the CARES Act (stimulus package), important DOL guidance on the FMLA expansion and paid sick leave provisions.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join Kristine Blanco, Director of Employee Benefits Compliance and Diana Craig, an Alliant compliance attorney, as they discuss the CARES Act (stimulus package), important DOL guidance on the FMLA expansion and paid sick leave provisions.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1726</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,caresact,covid-19,employeebenefits,employeecompensation,employers,hr,hrprofessional,hrstrategy,sickleave</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3c4a709ecd40072abaf7aff47f790470.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Furloughs COBRA and WARN Act Implications</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/furloughs-cobra-and-warn-act-implications--24263053</link><description><![CDATA[Listen in as our on-staff compliance attorneys discuss the unfortunate new reality of furloughs as well as employment law issues, COBRA, WARN Act implications and more.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/24263053</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Mar 2020 20:24:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/24263053/furloughs_cobra_and_warn_act_implications.mp3" length="19494869" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Alliant Employee Benefits</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Listen in as our on-staff compliance attorneys discuss the unfortunate new reality of furloughs as well as employment law issues, COBRA, WARN Act implications and more.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Listen in as our on-staff compliance attorneys discuss the unfortunate new reality of furloughs as well as employment law issues, COBRA, WARN Act implications and more.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1219</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alliantinsurance,employeebenefits,employers,employmentlaw,hrprofessionals,humanresources,talentmanagement</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3c4a709ecd40072abaf7aff47f790470.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Practical Implications of the Families First Coronavirus Act</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/practical-implications-of-the-families-first-coronavirus-act--24248398</link><description><![CDATA[Listen in as two of our on-staff compliance consultants dive into the practical implications of the Families First Coronavirus Act (FFCA). 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Learn which plans pay first, what an employer is prohibited from doing, and more during this informative episode.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>716</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>business,employeebenefits,employers,healthinsurance,humanresources,totalrewards</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3c4a709ecd40072abaf7aff47f790470.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Medicare Series Part 1 - How it Works with COBRA</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/medicare-series-part-1-how-it-works-with-cobra--18992772</link><description><![CDATA[An employee’s eligibility for Medicare can create a number of compliance issues. If you have a high population of Medicare-age employees or retirees, you’ll want to listen in.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18992772</guid><pubDate>Tue, 03 Sep 2019 22:17:11 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18992772/medicare_series_part_1_how_it_works_with_cobra.mp3" length="11719574" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Alliant Employee Benefits</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>An employee’s eligibility for Medicare can create a number of compliance issues. If you have a high population of Medicare-age employees or retirees, you’ll want to listen in.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[An employee’s eligibility for Medicare can create a number of compliance issues. If you have a high population of Medicare-age employees or retirees, you’ll want to listen in.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>733</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alliantinsurance,benefits,compliance,employeebenefits,employers,hr,humanresources,medicare,totalrewards</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3c4a709ecd40072abaf7aff47f790470.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>ERISA Plan Document Requirements</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/erisa-plan-document-requirements--18492112</link><description><![CDATA[Join our on-staff attorneys as they take a look at ERISA Plan Document Requirements and provide some best practices that you don't want to miss.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18492112</guid><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2019 19:11:26 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/18492112/erisa_plan_document_requirements.mp3" length="15223744" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Alliant Employee Benefits</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join our on-staff attorneys as they take a look at ERISA Plan Document Requirements and provide some best practices that you don't want to miss.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join our on-staff attorneys as they take a look at ERISA Plan Document Requirements and provide some best practices that you don't want to miss.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>952</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>compliance,employeebenefits,employers,erisa,healthinsurance,hr,humanresources</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3c4a709ecd40072abaf7aff47f790470.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Controlled Groups and Why You Care</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/controlled-groups-and-why-you-care--17769516</link><description><![CDATA[Controlled Group rules add another layer of complexity to employee benefits compliance. 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Learn why you need to know what they are, the numerous parties that need to weigh in, and much more.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>914</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alliantinsurance,compliance,emplaw,employeebenefits,employers,humanresources,talentmanagement</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3c4a709ecd40072abaf7aff47f790470.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Administration Changing Position on ACA</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/administration-changing-position-on-aca--17474923</link><description><![CDATA[Alliant's on-staff attorneys discuss the Administration's surprising new position on invalidating the entire ACA. 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Learn what's happening and what's anticipated.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>567</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>aca,alliantinsurance,compliantwithalliant,employeebenefits,healthcare,humanresources</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3c4a709ecd40072abaf7aff47f790470.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Developments in Single Payer Individual Mandate</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/developments-in-single-payer-individual-mandate--17195576</link><description><![CDATA[Learn the latest developments on the Single Payer landscape and Individual Mandates by state.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/17195576</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2019 19:09:01 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/17195576/developments_in_single_payer_individual_mandate.mp3" length="9692890" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Alliant Employee Benefits</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Learn the latest developments on the Single Payer landscape and Individual Mandates by state.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Learn the latest developments on the Single Payer landscape and Individual Mandates by state.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>606</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>compliance,employeebenefits,groupinsurance,healthcare,humanresources,individualmandate,singlepayer</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3c4a709ecd40072abaf7aff47f790470.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Healthcare Delivery Model Compliance Issues</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/healthcare-delivery-model-compliance-issues--16834461</link><description><![CDATA[Healthcare delivery models like telemedicine and concierge care make sense for employers, but come with compliance strings attached.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/16834461</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2019 23:05:25 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/16834461/healthcare_delivery_model_compliance_issues.mp3" length="13179088" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Alliant Employee Benefits</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Healthcare delivery models like telemedicine and concierge care make sense for employers, but come with compliance strings attached.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Healthcare delivery models like telemedicine and concierge care make sense for employers, but come with compliance strings attached.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>824</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>employeebenefits,groupinsurance,healthcare,healthinsurance,humanresources</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3c4a709ecd40072abaf7aff47f790470.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Proposed Regulations Employers to Pay Individual Insurance with HRA</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/proposed-regulations-employers-to-pay-individual-insurance-with-hra--16063742</link><description><![CDATA[Newly proposed regulations allow employers to pay for employees' individual market coverage with HRAs. 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Gain a better understanding of the regulations and learn what provisions you'll need to pay close attention to.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>938</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alliantinsurance,compliance,compliantwithalliant,employeebenefits,employers,groupinsurance,healthplan,hr,hras,humanresources,individualinsurance,totalrewards</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3c4a709ecd40072abaf7aff47f790470.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Alliant Podcast Paid FML</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/alliant-podcast-paid-fml--15657572</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of our Compliant with Alliant podcast series, our compliance attorneys discuss the impending Washington state mandate and revisit provisions for New York and California. 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They also review the key components of each state’s requirement...</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of our Compliant with Alliant podcast series, our compliance attorneys discuss the impending Washington state mandate and revisit provisions for New York and California. They also review the key components of each state’s requirement and address common pain points for employers. For more information about Alliant's compliance services, visit us at alliantbenefits.com.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1289</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alliantinsurance,california,compliance,compliantwithalliant,employeebenefits,familymedicalleave,healthplan,hr,newyork,washingtonstate</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3c4a709ecd40072abaf7aff47f790470.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Merger &amp; Acquisitions: What's Happening with My Benefits Plan?</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/merger-acquisitions-what-s-happening-with-my-benefits-plan--15319888</link><description><![CDATA[If your business is considering a reorganization or consolidation, catch this informative session with two of our employee benefits compliance attorneys on the benefit plan issues that you'll want to pay attention to.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15319888</guid><pubDate>Tue, 24 Jul 2018 17:20:08 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/15319888/compliant_with_alliant_mergers_and_acquisition_issues.mp3" length="22251310" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Alliant Employee Benefits</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>If your business is considering a reorganization or consolidation, catch this informative session with two of our employee benefits compliance attorneys on the benefit plan issues that you'll want to pay attention to.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[If your business is considering a reorganization or consolidation, catch this informative session with two of our employee benefits compliance attorneys on the benefit plan issues that you'll want to pay attention to.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1391</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alliantinsurance,benefits,compliance,employeebenefits,groupinsurance,hr,humanresources,mergers&amp;acquisitions</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3c4a709ecd40072abaf7aff47f790470.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Wellness Plan Design in Light of Pending Litigation</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/wellness-plan-design-in-light-of-pending-litigation--15160362</link><description><![CDATA[Join the Alliant Employee Benefits Compliance team as they discuss a hot employee benefits topic, wellness plan designs in light of recent litigation. Learn what’s changed, what’s permissible, and what your organization may need to watch for.]]></description><guid isPermaLink="false">https://api.spreaker.com/episode/15160362</guid><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jun 2018 18:13:02 +0000</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/15160362/wellness_plan_pending_litigation.mp3" length="13682728" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:author>Alliant Employee Benefits</itunes:author><itunes:subtitle>Join the Alliant Employee Benefits Compliance team as they discuss a hot employee benefits topic, wellness plan designs in light of recent litigation. Learn what’s changed, what’s permissible, and what your organization may need to watch for.</itunes:subtitle><itunes:summary><![CDATA[Join the Alliant Employee Benefits Compliance team as they discuss a hot employee benefits topic, wellness plan designs in light of recent litigation. Learn what’s changed, what’s permissible, and what your organization may need to watch for.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>856</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>benefits,employeebenefits,employers,healthcare,hr,humanresources,totalrewards,workplacewellness</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3c4a709ecd40072abaf7aff47f790470.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Plan Affordability Under Pay or Play</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/plan-affordability-under-pay-or-play--14870529</link><description><![CDATA[Join our employee benefits compliance attorneys as they take employers into plan affordability under Pay or Play. Employers learn the new IRS affordability thresholds, what they mean for your benefits plans, along with affordability safe harbors and impacts to ACA reporting. 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You’ll learn how the IRS is handling employer responses to penalty assessments, how to respond to an assessment, and what you can expect to see over the coming months.]]></itunes:summary><itunes:duration>1483</itunes:duration><itunes:keywords>alliantinsurance,benefits,employeebenefits,employers,groupinsurance,humanresources,payorplay,podcast</itunes:keywords><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:image href="https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/3c4a709ecd40072abaf7aff47f790470.jpg"/><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Healthcare Reform's Roller Coaster Ride</title><link>https://www.spreaker.com/episode/healthcare-reform-s-roller-coaster-ride--13651572</link><description><![CDATA[In this episode of the Compliant with Alliant podcast series, our on-staff attorneys provide their perspectives on the latest developments. 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