California Privacy Training, including new AI Legislation & regulations

(part 2 of a 3-part series)

June 9, 2026, 10 am – 11:15 am
Zoom Webinar

Register for REMOTE / ZOOM attendance $30 each.

ABC Group Benefits Clients & ABC Broker Co-Op Members Complimentary
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An In-Depth Overview of HIPAA Privacy & Security Laws

(part 1 of a 3-part series)
Tuesday April 21, 2026
9am – 12:15pm
Zoom Webinar

https://advancedbenefitconsulting.com/sS7e10-washington-updates-healthcare-insurance-and-self-insurance-industry

In this week’s podcast, Host Dorothy Cociu welcomes back Chris Condeluci, ERISA Attorney and Washington Counsel and Anthony Murrello, Government Relations Manager for the Self Insurance Institute of America, to continue their discussions from Episode 5, when the Government Shutdown delayed expected activity in Washington. After a whirlwind of Congressional & The Departments’ Regulatory activity since December, they report on the Patients Deserve Price Tags Act, DOL Compensation Disclosure Regs, the 2026 Clarifications to ERISA 408(b)(2)(B), the CAA 2026: PBM Transparency and Surprise Billing updates.

Join us for this highly informative update as we close out Season 7!

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https://advancedbenefitconsulting.com/s7e9-understanding-merps-can-they-be-effective-cost-containment-tools-in-health-plans

In this week’s podcast, Host Dorothy Cociu discusses the use of Medical Expense Reimbursement Plans (MERPs), a specific type of HRA, to control costs in health plans with Craig Lack, President, and Sean Casey, Chief Legal Officer of Catilize Health, a TPA specializing in MERP administration. We discuss what they are, how and when they can be used, plan customization, governance, and more. We also discuss the advantages and disadvantages of offering a MERP, and the legal documentation required.

Join us for this informative podcast!

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https://advancedbenefitconsulting.com/s7e8-ai-security-user-liability-and-safety-best-practices

In this week’s episode of the Benefits Executive Roundtable, Host Dorothy Cociu discusses AI Security, User Liability and Best Practices to Use AI Safely with guests Adriana Mendieta, Cyber Liability Agent and Avid AI Agile User, Eric Barricklow, a Chief Information Security Officer and owner of Stellar Cyber Solutions, and Miguel Villegas, Founder of iSecure Privacy, a Consultant who brings deep expertise in AI security, governance, and risk assessment to TPAs and health insurance industry organizations.

In today’s podcast, we discuss the most common uses of AI today, the risks of using AI, how AI is changing the landscape of cybersecurity, and the differences between AI leaders like Microsoft Co-Pilot, ChatGPT and Google Gemini, and where/how they work best. We also discuss privacy laws and how they apply to Artificial Intelligence, and Best Practices when using AI in your organization. 

Join us for this highly informative podcast!

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Electronic Security, HITECH, Cybersecurity, AI Security

(part 3 of a 3-part series)

March 25, 2026, 10 am – 12 pm
Zoom Webinar

This course is good for 2 hours of HRCI General Credit

This program has been pre-approved for 2 Hours HRCI General Credit toward aPHR®, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®).

CA Agent CE Also Available: 2 Hours L&H or 2 Hours P&C

Register for REMOTE / ZOOM attendance $49 each.

ABC Group Benefits Clients & ABC Broker Co-Op Members Complimentary
(subject to verification)

Zoom Webinar, Wednesday, February 4, 2026 10 am – 12:15 pm

Zoom Webinar, Wednesday, February 18, 2026 10 am – 12:15 pm

​Featuring Marilyn Monahan, Monahan Law Office

The course will cover

• A roundup of new federal developments impacting employee benefits, including status updates on new developments from the Departments of Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services relating to the design and implementation of health and welfare plans, including (as applicable) updates on the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA), the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA), and related federal benefit laws and regulations
• Upcoming deadlines
• An update on ACA compliance, including section 4980H and the IRS Forms 1094/1095
• A summary of the bills recently passed by the California legislature which will impact benefits and the workplace

This program has been pre-approved for 2 Hours of HRCI General Credit toward aPHR®, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®)

ABC Clients and Broker Co-Op Members No Charge. All others $49.

Register Now!

https://advancedbenefitconsulting.com/s7e7-last-minute-tips-to-successful-compliant-open-enrollment

In this week’s podcast, host Dorothy Cociu talks last minute tips & tricks to wrap up these last weeks of the 4th quarter open enrollment period with Marilyn Monahan of Monahan Law Office and Anne Kelly from Patrick & Patrick Insurance Services. We discuss how to stay organized, the key market impacts and compliance reminders during this very stressful time. What are the most commonly asked compliance questions? How has the One Big Beautiful Bill changed the way we look at open enrollment, and how may it effect group health plan enrollment? Join us for this informative podcast!

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