Independence Administrators Benefits Academy
Take advantage of Independence Administrators' Benefits Academy courses to expand the knowledge and understanding you need to support your clients and add value to their health benefits plans.
Each course offers you the following benefits:
- Practicality. Stay informed with pertinent information on key topics in the health care market.
- No Cost. Most courses available at no cost to you.
- Professional development opportunities. Earn Continuing Education (CE) credits for each course.1 CE credits are used nationally as a record of an individual’s professional development and training activities and other career enhancement experiences.
Benefits Academy Courses
Today’s Pharmacy Benefit Management Marketplace
Stay current with what’s happening in pharmacy benefit management (PBM) in today’s ever-changing environment. This course covers basic through advanced PBM topics, including PBM trends and benchmarks. Course highlights include key components and characteristics of a PBM, formulary management, and cost-sharing. Our experienced instructors have held a variety of positions in all aspects of pharmacy management, including health plans, PBMs, hospitals, and private pharmacies.
• Earn 3 CE credits
Consumer-Directed Health Plans (CDHPs)
In their efforts to control health care costs, more employers are considering CDHPs as an integral part of their long-term plans. This course addresses the universe of consumer-directed products, services, and tools — HRAs, HSAs, and High-Deductible Health Plans — from definitions to implementation to current trends.
Our consumerism experts will explain plan design, selection, and implementation strategies; IRS regulations; and marketing and sales considerations. You will also learn about developing a clear communication plan, assessing client needs, and outlining concrete objectives, all of which are critical to a successful implementation strategy.
• Earn 3 CE credits
The Basics of Underwriting
Timely and focused, this course addresses the fundamentals of underwriting, alternative funding arrangements in the marketplace, and the latest industry trends such as underwriting transparency.
You will learn about key underwriting concepts such as risk, anti-selection, and rating methodologies for fully insured and self-funded plans. You’ll leave this course understanding both the nuts and bolts of underwriting and new developments in the industry. The instructor is a seasoned underwriting professional who brings real-life experience to the classroom.
• Earn 3 CE credits
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1 Courses are approved for CE credits in Pennsylvania