GBA 2
Directing Benefits Programs Part 2
(Updated April 2023)
GBA 2 highlights the impact of managing and directing employee benefit plans in realizing strategic organizational milestones. The course's primary focus is on structuring, administering and enhancing health-related benefit programs to achieve competitive advantage in attracting and retaining talent in a constantly changing labor marketplace. The course begins with a comprehensive overview of the U. S. health care system, looking at various market segments and how these market segments impact pricing and offerings in other sectors. GBA 2 then delves into selected advanced topics to deliver value in health plan design. The course examines rating and premium setting, controlling risk, and designing quality and cost-effective provider networks. The course integrates actuarial and funding issues with program design and compliance. Additionally, the course acquaints the learner with an understanding of other needs-relevant group benefits; such as disability income programs, long-term care and life insurance protections. GBA 2 uses mini-cases and an integrated, course-wide case study to achieve its learning objectives of developing an appreciation for designing benefits programs within a highly volatile and rapidly evolving market economy.
Topics Covered:
- Changing Dynamics of the U.S. Health Care System
- Rating and Premium Setting
- Controlling Risk Factors
- Designing Cost-Effective Health Provider Networks
- Participant Response to Health Plan Pricing
- Initiatives in Health Care Quality Improvement
- The Small-Group and Individual Insurance Markets
- Self-Funding by Small Employers
- Integrated Patient Care
- Disability Income Programs
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Life Insurance Concepts and Policy Options
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Resources For GBA 2
Required
Successful completion of comprehensive exam
Essential
GBA 2 Study Guide, including online access to the modules and practice exam, 2nd Edition
Essential
Employee Benefits Management and Financing, 2nd Edition,
Mahoney and Maniaci, editors, XanEdu, Inc., 2023. ISBN 978-1-71-147154-9
Supplementary
Online Study Group With Instructor Support
12-week sessions in fall, spring and summer
$250
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