Cynthia Keaton
Cynthia Keaton
Human Resources
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May 07, 2026, 1:00 PM EST

ICHRAs: What Are They and How Do They Work?

60 Minutes
Live Webinar
1 CEU

In today's evolving benefits landscape, HR leaders face increasing pressure to offer flexible, cost-effective healthcare solutions. This webinar provides a comprehensive, practical guide to the Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) – a powerful, tax-advantaged model transforming how organizations approach employee health benefits.

During this session, you will learn how to:

  • Demystify ICHRA: Grasp the fundamental mechanics of how ICHRAs operate and their tax advantages.
  • Compare & Contrast: Understand the key differences and similarities between ICHRAs and traditional group health plans to inform your strategic decisions.
  • Navigate Compliance: Break down the essential regulatory framework and eligibility requirements (e.g., ACA, HIPAA) to ensure seamless implementation.
  • Design Your Program: Explore practical implementation strategies, including considerations for employee classes, allowance structures, and integration with existing HR systems.
  • Evaluate Fit: Assess critical factors like program complexity, employee geographic distribution, and potential impact on employee morale to determine if ICHRA is the right solution for your organization.
  • Weigh Pros & Cons: Gain a balanced perspective on the advantages (e.g., cost control, predictability for employers; choice, personalization for employees) and potential disadvantages of ICHRAs.

Learning Objectives:-

This webinar will equip you with actionable insights and a clear framework to confidently assess and potentially implement an ICHRA strategy tailored to your company's unique needs. Join us to reshape your organization's approach to employee healthcare.

Areas Covered in the Session:-

  • What is an ICHRA?
  • How does an ICHRA differ from a traditional group health plan?
  • What are the pros and cons of offering ICHRAs to employees?
  • Review the different factors your company should evaluate before deciding to offer an ICHRA.
  • ICHRA compliance issues.

Why should you Attend?

This webinar will explain ICHRAs (Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements) to help you decide if your company should offer this healthcare option to employees. Companies are under increasing financing pressure due to the rising cost of employee healthcare benefits. ICHRAs are a relatively new solution that can provide employees with flexibility in using healthcare while helping to manage the company’s cost of providing healthcare benefits.

Who will Benefit?

  • HR Managers
  • Employee Benefits Managers
  • HR Specialists
  • CFOs.

Cynthia Keaton

Cynthia Keaton has over 20 years of human resources leadership experience in multiple industries from start-ups and acquisitions to Fortune 500 companies. Her expertise includes strategy, HR metrics, high-volume recruiting, employee relations, benchmarking and design of employee benefits and compensation programs, developing strong HR teams, resolving compliance issues, developing and delivering supervisor training, and managing leadership development initiatives.

Cynthia holds a master’s degree in Human Resources from the University of South Carolina.  She has obtained multiple certifications, including Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), Society for Human Resource Management – Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP), Certified Benefits Professional (CBP), and Group Benefits Associate (GBA)

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