Fundamentals of Welfare and Legal Benefits
Course ID: ILRHR503 The focus of this course is health, or welfare, benefits: what they are, how they are funded, what is mandated and what options exist. |
Description
As an HR professional, successfully negotiating, procuring, and administering an attractive benefits package enhances your value to your organization and employees.
The focus of this course is health, or welfare, benefits: what they are, how they are funded, what is mandated and what options exist.
Who Should Enroll in This Course?
HR generalists who require a comprehensive overview of the benefits function, and individuals who have recently acquired responsibility for benefits administration and/or planning.Enrollment
To register, contact an Enrollment Counselor at info@ecornell.com or 1-866-326-7635 (+1-607-330-3200 from outside the United States).Certificate programs are eligible for eCornell Payment Plans. Discounts are available for military personnel, veterans, and Cornell University Alumni. eCornell programs are not eligible for financial aid or federal Pell Grants. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
March 14, 2012
March 28, 2012
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Certificate Information
This course can be applied toward the following certificates:CEUs
HRCI Recertification
Additional Information
Course Format
eCornell takes a problem-based approach to learning, and builds each course around realistic case studies and scenarios. All courses are self-paced, and are facilitated by an eCornell instructor, who leads the online discussions and is available to answer any questions about the course content.
This course contains the following modules:
- The World of Benefits.
- Vocabulary and tools of the trade used in the benefits world.
- The different components of benefits programs.
- The importance of communication to any benefits program.
- Group Welfare Plans.
- Welfare benefits terms and concepts.
- Effectively communicating the features of welfare benefits to employees.
- Cost shifting options.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- Recognize the difference between defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
- Identify general benefits terms related to health insurance.
- Use a Benefits Manual, Summary Plan Description, or other internal and external resources to understand the benefit plans that an organization offers.
- Describe and define welfare benefits terms and concepts.
- Identify health benefit initiatives for your organization to consider.
- Communicate (or assist in communicating) the features of health benefit plans to management and employees.
Benefits to the Learner
After completing this course, participants will be able to:Authoring Faculty
M. Michael Markowich, Ph.D., Extension FacultyDeborah Peters, Teaching Associate
Sponsoring School
Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor RelationsTotal Learning Time
Approximately 5-6 hours over a period of 2 weeks.You May Be Interested In...
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"It provided me with a comprehensive overview and a solid foundation of the key aspects of retirement, health and welfare benefits, and alternatives for my organization."
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"I was able to explore case studies designed to model real-life situations encountered by HR professionals. The course assisted me to develop benefit management skills,as well as an opportunity for further professional development."
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