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SUMMARY:Session 1 - FINED: Why Last Year's ACA Safe Harbor Won't Protect You in 2027
DESCRIPTION:Description \n\nEvery year the affordability threshold moves\, the safe harbor math resets\, and last year’s contribution strategy stops being a safe bet. In this session\, we walk through all three IRS-approved safe harbors — W-2\, Rate of Pay\, and Federal Poverty Line — and shows you how to select the right one for your workforce\, calculate it correctly under the current threshold\, and document your position so it holds up if the IRS ever asks.\n\nWalk away with: \n\nThe current ACA affordability threshold and what it means for your 2027 contribution strategy\nA clear framework for choosing between the W-2\, Rate of Pay\, and Federal Poverty Line safe harbors — and which fits your workforce\nKnowledge of how to create a documented safe harbor position that holds up if the IRS comes asking\n\n  \nThis is session 1 of 3 in our renewal season series\, “Fined. Sued. Fired. The 2027 BSI Compliance Playbook Series.” \n  \nSpeakers: \nKC Rippstein\, Lead Compliance Consultant\, BSI Corporate Benefits \n\nKC has over 20 years of experience in employee benefits\, with 15 of those years focused on building a dedicated compliance practice for a large national brokerage. In this role\, his leadership was central to scaling brokerage operations during periods of massive regulatory change. His knowledge of health and welfare compliance is among the best in the nation – but his greatest skillset is a knack for making difficult topics easy to understand and apply. He is a licensed life and health professional with CEBS\, GBA\, RHU\, REBC\, and ChHC designations and HIPAA\, Self-Funded\, Single Payer and PPACA professional certifications.\n\nDave Erickson\, Account Director\, BSI Corporate Benefits \n\nDave is a seasoned Account Director at BSI\, bringing over 9 years of experience in the insurance industry. Known for his strategic vision and commitment to client satisfaction\, Dave has been instrumental in helping small to midsize businesses navigate the complexities of employee benefits\, delivering customized solutions that align with both corporate goals and employee well-being. His expertise includes health and wellness plans\, data-driven problem solving\, and a variety of voluntary benefits\, ensuring that his clients offer competitive and attractive benefits packages that meet the diverse needs of their workforce. Dave’s approach to client engagement is both proactive and collaborative. He believes in fostering strong\, long-term relationships built on transparency and trust. By staying abreast of the latest regulatory changes and market trends\, he provides his clients with strategic insights and innovative solutions that drive employee satisfaction and retention. Prior to joining BSI\, Dave worked in property and casualty insurance.  Dave received his Bachelor’s degree from Wittenberg University.
URL:https://bsicorporate.com/event/session-1-fined-why-last-years-aca-safe-harbor-wont-protect-you-in-2027/
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