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August Chapter Breakfast Meeting
August 11, 2026
7:15 AM - 9:00 AM
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The Inn at Leola Village
38 Deborah Dr
Leola, PA 17540
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Medicare Essentials for HR Professionals: Strategy, Compliance, and Support
HR professionals are often the first point of contact when employees approach Medicare eligibility, retirement, or coverage transitions, yet the complexity of Medicare makes it unrealistic to develop deep technical expertise. This session provides a practical, high‑level understanding of how Medicare intersects with employer-sponsored health plans, workforce planning, and total rewards strategy. Through real‑world examples, you’ll explore common risks and costly mistakes, including enrollment issues and coordination of benefits challenges, and their impact on both employee experience and organizational cost. The program emphasizes a strategic, partnership‑based approach, equipping you to identify key decision points, reduce risk, and support employees confidently without taking on unnecessary administrative burden.
Learning Objectives - as a result of this program, attendees will be able to:
- Identify key points where Medicare intersects with employer-sponsored health plans and the employee lifecycle to support informed benefits decisions.
- Recognize common Medicare-related risks and costly mistakes that can impact employees and increase organizational healthcare expenses.
- Differentiate between appropriate HR guidance and situations requiring referral to qualified Medicare professionals.
- Apply partnership-based strategies to support employee Medicare transitions while reducing administrative burden and employer health plan costs.
- Strengthen employee communication and trust by implementing compliant, structured Medicare education and referral practices.
Speakers:
Daven Akimori, Landis Financial Advisors
Daven is an AHIP-Certified Insurance Advisor specializing in Medicare, Pennie/ACA coverage, and health insurance planning. He has been with Landis Financial Advisors for almost 10 years, and his desire is for each client to walk away well-informed and confident they made a good choice.
Jillian Snyder, Landis Financial Advisors
Jillian is a Partner and LPL Financial Advisor with 20 years at Landis Financial Advisors. As part of the Wealth Management Division, she works with high-net-worth clients to coordinate retirement income, investment, and financial planning decisions. Her practice is focused on individuals and families in their 60s and beyond, guiding them into retirement and the years that follow with clarity and confidence.
Austin Horvath, CFP, Landis Financial Advisors
Austin is an LPL Financial Advisor who helps clients develop and implement coordinated retirement, investment, and financial planning strategies into a cohesive plan aligned with each client’s goals and values.
Approved for 1.0 HRCI and SHRM recertification credits
Program Agenda:
7:00 am – Doors Open
7:15 – 7:30 am – Registration, Breakfast Available
7:30 – 7:45 am – Open Networking, Breakfast Available
7:45 – 8:00 am – LSHRM Chapter Updates
8:00 – 9:00 am – Educational Presentation
7:15 – 7:30 am – Registration, Breakfast Available
7:30 – 7:45 am – Open Networking, Breakfast Available
7:45 – 8:00 am – LSHRM Chapter Updates
8:00 – 9:00 am – Educational Presentation
Registration closes at 12 pm on Monday, August 10.
Missed registration? Email [email protected] for potential options
