Many executives in the US are purchasing so called "ERISA" self-insured health plans, unwittingly placing the company and its employees in financial risk. The reasons executives take these risks? Rising health insurance premiums, efforts to avoid state taxes, and a genuine desire to help their employees. But all too often these health plans are illegal and simply take company premiums while leaving claims unpaid. This is a speech to help protect those who purchase these plans for their employees.

This CD brings to life true stories of "ERISA health plans" gone bad. What works? What doesnât? And what executives must avoid. The CD explores hands-on specifics and the responsibilities faced by companies purchasing self-insured health plans and the agents and brokers who sell them. The "Top 10 ERISA Mistakes" CD illustrates how companies can best protect their employees, their assets, and the executives making the decisions.

Topics include:

• How executives can protect themselves.
• Whatâs a self-insured health plan & whatâs not!
•  Challenges agents/brokers face.
• Who regulates insurance health plans?
• And··.The Top 10 ERISA Mistakes just about every one makes!