Sunday, September 16, 2007
1:00 PM
Registration Opens



2:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Pre-Conference Workshop I

Effecting Positive Employee Behavior Change

• How worker engagement with the benefits plan affects satisfaction and productivity
• Proven ways to get workers to take better care of their health and to manage health plan costs effectively
• Techniques for boosting enrollment in key employee benefit plans
• Simple strategies to communicate complex topics
• Knowing what you can and can't do: the latest laws and regulations

Additional Fee of $195 applies. Please click here for details. You must register for a conference to attend the pre-conference program.

Ken Groh
Vice President
Aon Consulting



2:00 PM - 4:15 PM
Pre-Conference Workshop II

Employee Communication 401: Getting Beyond the Basics

• Effective techniques for simplifying employee benefits messages while maintaining legal compliance
• Using new communications technologies: cell phones, blogs, wikis
• Making it personal: catering to the preferences of diverse audiences, including different generations and ethnic backgrounds
• Communication materials that get the response you want
• Selecting and managing your employee benefits communication vendor

Additional Fee of $195 applies. Please click here for details. You must register for a conference to attend the pre-conference program.

Jamie Colvin
Senior Associate
Mercer Health & Benefits

Ann Mason
Associate
Mercer Health & Benefits



2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Benefits University I

Introduction to Consumer-Driven Health Plans

• The evolution of consumer-driven health care benefits
• Key differences among FSAs, HRAs, and HSAs
• The growing crisis in health care access and affordability
• What employers are doing to engage workers in managing their health
• Immediate steps you can take to promote "consumerism" in your health plan, whether or not you have a "consumer-driven" plan

Additional Fee of $195 applies. Please click here for details. You must register for a conference to attend the pre-conference program.

Scott Mardis
Regional Sales Manager
AmeriFlex



3:00 PM - 3:15 PM
Networking and Refreshment Break



3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Benefits University II

How to Create a Successful Wellness Program

• First steps to take in your wellness program
• Special considerations for small, mid-sized, and large companies
• Using nurse lines, online health management, and predictive modeling to your best advantage
• The latest laws and regulations affecting wellness plans
• How to steer clear of false promises from vendors and get results

Additional Fee of $195 applies. Please click here for details. You must register for a conference to attend the pre-conference program.

Missy Jaeger
Senior Associate
Mercer Health & Benefits

Linda Keller
Associate
Mercer Health & Benefits



4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Welcome and Opening Keynote

Learn from the Leaders

What does it take to be named as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For? Hear from your peers, benefit managers at some of Fortune magazine's Best Companies to Work For as they discuss the benefit programs they offer in their highly successful efforts to keep their employees happy and productive without breaking the benefit budget.

Moderator:
Kelley Butler
Editor
Employee Benefit News

Speakers:
Philip Adkins
Director of Benefits
Arnold & Porter

Janay Andrade
Director of Benefits
Methodist Hospital System

Marge Correa
Director of Compensation and Benefits
Network Appliance

Anne Driscoll
Manager, People Programs
Google



5:30 PM
Roundtable Workshop: Learn from Your Peers



6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall

Monday, September 17, 2007
7:15 AM
Registration and Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall



8:15 AM
Keynote and Benny Awards Presentation

Shifting Risk: The Future of Health Care in America

Government and businesses are shifting risk of all kinds - job and income security, health care, and retirement - onto the shoulders of individuals and families. This economic transformation has extremely serious implications for individuals, the companies that employ them, and society as a whole. Jacob Hacker, the author of such books as "The Great Risk Shift," "The Divided Welfare State," and "The Road to Nowhere: The Genesis of President Clinton's Plan for Health Security," will offer his view of where health care and other social protections are headed. It's a key message for HR and benefit professionals, especially as we look forward to the 2008 election and subsequent regulatory changes that could affect benefits such as employee-sponsored health and retirement coverage.

Jacob Hacker
Professor of Political Science
Yale University
Author, The Great Risk Shift



9:30 AM
Exhibit Hall Opens



9:30 AM
Networking and Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall



Breakout Sessions 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Luncheon for all Participants in Exhibit Hall



1:30 PM
Exhibit Hall Closes



Breakout Sessions 1:30 PM - 2:25 PM

Breakout Sessions 2:30 PM - 3:25 PM

Breakout Sessions 3:30 PM - 4:25 PM

Breakout Sessions 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

7:00 PM
20th Anniversary Celebration

Join hundreds of your colleagues at the HOTTEST TICKET IN TOWN as we celebrate the BMFE 20th Anniversary. The Monday Night Party has become the conference's signature event for benefits Professionals. Dinner, cocktails and wonderful entertainment. Don't miss the industry's most exciting evening! Visit our website for more information.

Tuesday, September 18, 2007
8:30 AM
Keynote: Healthy Employees, Healthy Bottom Line

Promote healthy lifestyles among your employees and you'll reap a return on your human capital investment. But first you need to understand what's driving your company's health care costs. The answers may surprise you. In this session, you will learn how to assess the true cost of poor health at your organization, not only in terms of health plan dollars but also in terms of lost productivity. Learn how Procter & Gamble put this knowledge to use to redesign its benefit plan in some non-standard ways, including lowering co-payments for some disease-specific prescription drugs. The overall approach is called "value-based benefits," and it has helped companies like P&G optimize their health care programs for their employees and shareholders. Find out how it can work for you.

Sandra Morris
Senior Manager, Employee Healthcare Benefits
Procter & Gamble

Steve Priddy
Director, Employer Relations, Initiative for Value-Based Health Benefits
The Institute for Health and Productivity Management



9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Morning Networking and Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall



Breakout Sessions 10:30 AM - 11:25 AM

11:00 AM
Exhibit Hall Closes



Breakout Sessions 11:30 AM - 12:25 PM

12:25 PM - 1:30 PM
Luncheon for all Participants



Breakout Sessions 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

2:30 PM
Conference Concludes