***PART ONE: Connect for Health Colorado: An Overview

Jim Sugden

Beginning in October 2013, individuals and small businesses will have new, more affordable health insurance options. Connect for Health Colorado will offer individuals and small businesses the opportunity to shop for, compare and enroll in a wide variety of health insurance plans. Many Coloradans will be eligible for premium assistance that will make health insurance more affordable. Small businesses will be able to provide their employees with a multi-plan/multi-carrier menu of options that will allow employees to customize health insurance to better fit their needs and budget. This overview will provide attendees with an understanding of how Connect for Health Colorado can improve their personal and business health insurance options.

Learn more about how to:

* Access Connect for Health Colorado to explore improved health insurance coverage options.

* Determine if they or their employees might qualify for premium assistance that could make their health insurance more affordable.

* Take advantage of small employer tax credits available to many Colorado businesses (including non-profit organizations).

* Find the in-person assistance they might need to navigate the health insurance landscape.

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***PART TWO: Tiger Tiger, Is It True? Re-Thinking Your Employee Healthcare Strategy for 2014

Colleen Broersma

As new regulations roll out in 2013, staying up to date with the Affordable Care Act (PPACA) is a primary concern for employers developing their health care strategy. Employers nationwide are looking for ways to improve employee health as a means to control spiraling healthcare costs, increase productivity, morale, and retention while maintaining a healthy bottom line. The PPACA has several provisions designed to help improve employee health and expand health promotion activities. Wading through all of the information can be daunting.

This thought provoking session will assist you in navigating the murky waters by answering key questions designed to clarify a strategic plan for improving your employees' health and productivity.

You'll leave inspired to implement a health care strategy which:

* Motivates employees to be more informed consumers of health care.

* Cultivates a workplace culture of health.

* Utilizes financial incentives to encourage healthy behaviors. And yes, it's true - a health and productivity management strategy is a business strategy...

* Implement the PPACA provisions governing worksite wellness programs.

* Create a health and productivity management strategy which supports a results-oriented worksite wellness program.

NOTE: This workshop has a $49.00 fee to attend. You will be asked to pay this fee during the online registration process and is payable by credit/debit card only.

**Schedule subject to change, please visit www.larimerworkforce.org/business for accurate training information.**

Cancellation Policy: We rely on your confirmed attendance to make important arrangements for the workshop. Please take note of the following cancellation policies. Customers can receive a full refund if they cancel in advance of the start time of class. Go to the menu page upon logging in and click the "Cancel" link. Refunds are not provided for no-shows.