FIN 140

Employee Benefits

Intensive and analytical examination of the employee benefit planning environment and its risk exposures. Using a risk management approach, the topical areas studied include mandatory programs, especially OASDHI and ERISA; health care; group life and disability; retirement income and capital accumulation plans; paid time off; family-centered benefits; flexible benefits and cafeteria plans; and benefit cost information. Case studies and extensive contact with the business community as well as team projects are required. This is an important class for specialists in human resources management, especially personnel, pre-law, and health care or those who will be providing insurance products to fulfill employment benefit needs.

Units: 3.0