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ISCEBS
18700 W. Bluemound Rd
P.O. Box 209
Brookfield, WI 53008-0209
Phone: (262) 786-8771
Fax: (262) 786-8650
iscebs@iscebs.org

Welcome to the International Society of Certified Employee Benefit Specialists

What's New?

newRenew/Join Now - ISCEBS 2010 Membership

new2010 Continuing Education Exam - Meeting the Needs of Members

new Webcast - Form 5500: Quarterbacking Your Efforts for E-Filing - February 11, 2010

newJanuary/February NewsBriefs now available

newAmerica Saves Week - February 21-28, 2010


Highlights & Happenings

Video Message from 2010 ISCEBS President Susan Cranston, CEBS

1st Quarter Benefits Quarterly covers Consumer-Driven Health Care

Employers Anxious About Retiree Medical Promises: ISCEBS/Towers Perrin Survey Findings

HSAs Are Preferred By Employers Offering Consumer-Driven Health Plans: Aon/ISCEBS Survey Findings

Benefits Quarterly on CD

Get Your CE Credits with E-Learning Courses

Get Previous Webcasts on CD


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News & Resources

 

newRenew/Join Now - 2010 ISCEBS Membership

The Information Center, the ISCEBSLink, Webcasts, NewsBriefs, Benefits Quarterly – these are all some of the top rated member services that help benefits professionals do your job more efficiently and effectively. They are all exclusive Members Only services offered as part of Society membership.

Renew your Society membership now. Or, join the Society and see first-hand how these services can benefit you. Click here for an online application.

Local chapters are also beginning the annual Membership Challenge. To learn more about the Challenge, click here.

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new2010 Continuing Education Exam - Meeting the Needs of Members

Based on member requests and feedback, the Society is pleased to introduce some exciting new changes to the 2010 Continuing Education course, making it even more relevant and focused on your professional development needs. 

What’s New for 2010?
Do you specialize in just one area? Short on time or training dollars? The course and exam are now separated into two distinct tracks – health and retirement. You can choose the one that best represents your specialty or interest – or take them both for the complete package. Dividing the course gives you more flexibility in how you spend your professional development time – and budget.

For more information about the Continuing Education Exam, click here.

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newAmerica Saves Week - February 21-28

Join ISCEBS in celebrating America Saves Week, February 21-28. Not only should you take time to review your own retirement savings plan, but encourage plan participants to take action as well. Find ut how to take advantage of numerous free resources such as:

  • Motivational workshops
  • E-mail alerts
  • Paycheck stuffers
  • Distribution of literature in common areas

Use America Saves Week to help participants engage in their retirement security. For tips, ideas, calculators and more, visit www.americasavesweek.org.

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Video Message from 2010 ISCEBS President Susan Cranston, CEBS

Check out this timely video postcard from the 2010 ISCEBS President, Susan Cranston, CEBS. Susan will be sending regular video updates to Society members with valuable “need to know” information.

If you have any issues viewing the video, please contact the Society at iscebs@iscebs.org or (262) 786-8771.

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Benefits Quarterly

The 1st Quarter 2010 issue explores the various facets of consumer-driven health care.

Browse the executive summaries or read the full issue, available soon in Members Only. Issues were mailed to members in January.

If you are not currently receiving Benefits Quarterly, subscribe now

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Employers Anxious About Retiree Medical Promises: ISCEBS/Towers Perrin Survey Findings

A weak economy and uncertainty about the direction, timing, or impact of national health care reform have plan sponsors in a quandary as to how to address the rising cost and continuing administrative burden of their retiree medical plans. These findings are from a new survey from ISCEBS and Towers Perrin. The survey also revealed a sense of urgency about the need to make changes to costly retiree medical plans, an urgency compounded by the historical lack of marketplace solutions for pre-Medicare retirees, creating further anxiety among plan sponsors.

The joint nationwide survey conducted by Towers Perrin and the International Society of Certified Employee Benefit Specialists, now in its fifth year, drew responses from 155 organizations on issues and objectives influencing retiree medical strategy and design.

Press Release | Full Survey Findings | More Surveys

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HSAs Are Preferred By Employers Offering Consumer-Driven Health Plans: Aon/ISCEBS Survey Findings

Of employers who offer a consumer-driven health plan, Health Savings Accounts continue to be the preferred funding choice among organizations, according to a survey released today by Aon Consulting, and ISCEBS. Of the 370 survey respondents, 44% of employers currently offer a consumer-driven health (CDH) plan to employees, which is similar to last year but significantly higher than in 2006 when only 28% of employers offered this type of plan to their workforce. Over the last three years, the gap has widened between HSAs and HRAs, as the number of employers offering HSAs has increased, and the number offering HRAs has dropped. The survey also found that more employers who offer the HSA plan are contributing money to the plan (66% versus 60% last year). Similar to last year, employers currently offering a CDH plan are mainly doing so to control health plan costs or to introduce “consumer engagement” into the purchasing of health care for long-term change.

Press release | Full survey findings | More Surveys

Benefits Quarterly on CD

CD-ROMs with issues of Benefits Quarterly dating from 1996-2008 are now available. If you requested a copy of this CD on your membership application, the CD will be sent to you. If you would like to get a copy please email the Society and we will be happy to send you one.

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Get Your Continuing Education (CE) With E-learning Courses

E-learning courses are a great way to get quick, timely updates on the topics you need to know about. In addition to the text-based courses covering various introductory and specialized topics, more than 30 one hour audio/visual e-learning courses are now available in a range of health, pension, compensation and general benefit topics.

Most of the courses have been approved in many states for CE credit for insurance producers and other professions. HRCI recertification credit is also available.

Visit the e-learning Web site to learn more or send your question to elearning@ifebp.org. ISCEBS members qualify for the member rate! Use this registration form to receive the reduced rates.

For more information about course topics, registration and CE credit, click here.

Also available: Canadian Training Courses

These introductory courses are designed to provide a general introduction/overview, describe the scope and impact, introduce key stakeholders and terminology and provide an overview of basic design principles, programs, and regulatory framework of these business lines. Those looking for a basic understanding or refresher in group benefits or retirement would benefit from these courses.

Remember, ISCEBS members and CEBS registrants qualify for the member fee. You must use this registration form to receive the reduced rates.

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Fellow Listing

These Society members completed the ISCEBS Continuing Education examination, the CMS designation or the Personal Financial Planning courses and achieved Fellow status. See the complete updated listing of Fellows online.

CEBS Designation Opportunities

 

Society Affiliate Membership Open to CMS, GBA and RPA designation holders. New for 2009, Active CEBS students with at least one CEBS exam passed are welcome to join the Society.

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