Self-funding Solutions is an available resource for plan documents when:
           
     You wish to outsource
preparation of your plan documents;
           
     You need temporary help with
document preparation during peak
                    
workload periods or an employee’s absence;
           
     You need customized language
for a document;
           
     You have a particularly difficult
or technical document, or one that
                    
may require compliance research; or
           
     You need a periodic review of
your document template for compliance
                    
and/or newly developed language for current industry trends.
I will prepare a plan document in your template format without a checklist, using the prior plan description for guidance and including any new or revised plan provisions. Any revisions to your template will be clearly tracked and you will receive a detailed report outlining any questions, suggestions or issues that merit your consideration. The report will include any applicable official guidance, and may be a valuable, time-saving tool during the document review and approval process.
When you need to verify compliance for proposed language in a specific section or provision of your plan document, Self-funding Solutions may be of assistance in identifying the regulatory guidance applicable to the issue. Or, possibly there is a need to develop new language for a very complex provision. These issues can usually be quickly and efficiently resolved via email.
I will review your current template plan document for compliance with ERISA, HIPAA, COBRA and other federal regulations that govern self-funded welfare benefit plans. Any section found to be non-compliant will be clearly identified, and alternate language will be offered. In addition, a compliance review will include checking defined terms for proper usage in the plan document, and new or revised plan language may also be offered for your consideration. All suggested changes will be clearly tracked, and you will receive a detailed report outlining questions, concerns and considerations found during the review. Documentation of official guidance will be included for any compliance recommendations.