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We are excited to have you join the TCISCEBS Spring Showcase.
12:30pm – Arrival, Networking and Vendor Showcase Say hello to your peers, visit with sponsors and vendors and explore solutions. 1:00pm - The Impact of AI on HR Speaker: Leo Zhang, Senior Vice President - Innovation & Integrated Solutions (Aon) Session overview: Join us for a fast paced, insight driven session exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping an organization's benefits and Total Rewards strategy. The session will focus specifically on providing Benefit leaders the framework and insights they need to better understand how AI is being used in the benefits landscape, and how they can better embrace it to make smarter, data-driven decisions. 2:00 - 2:15pm Networking Break 2:15pm - Cost Containment Strategies Employer Benefits Plans Speaker: Nick Karls, Attorney, Senior Vice President - Employee Benefits Compliance (Howden) Session overview: This presentation explores strategic, legally compliant options for employers seeking to manage escalating health plan costs—particularly high-cost specialty drug claims. It outlines approaches such as carving out specific high-cost medications, implementing ICHRAs, making prescription coverage non-creditable for Medicare Part D, and utilizing Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) plans for targeted populations. The session also addresses key compliance considerations under ERISA, the ACA, Medicare, and the Internal Revenue Code, while highlighting operational risks, employee relations impacts, and vendor-related pitfalls. Attendees will gain practical insight into balancing cost control with regulatory compliance and workforce strategy. 3:15pm - Social Hour and Vendor Showcase Appetizers and drinks will be provided. Throughout the time, you’ll have the opportunity to visit with sponsors and vendors, and engage in casual, one‑on‑one conversations in an informal setting. 4:00pm - Prize Drawing & Vendor Showcase Closes Must be present to win. 4:30pm - Event closes The sessions handouts will not be printed. Instead, a link to the presentations will be sent out the day prior to the event. |
Date: Tuesday, May 19, 2026 12:30-4:30 PM Location: Golden Valley Country Club 7001 Golden Valley Rd Golden Valley, MN 55427 Rates: Early Bird Registration Members - $60 Non-Member - $99 Retirees/Unemployed - $20 After April 30th Rates Increase Members - $75 Non-Member - $120 Retirees/Unemployed - $30 Registration: Registration closes 5/12/26 Questions? Contact the chapter 
This course qualifies for two (2) CEBS Compliance credits.
Visit www.cebs.org/compliance for more information. 
Approved for 2 hours of Continuing Education credit with the State of Minnesota for this event, one for each session.
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