Navigating Employee Benefit Compliance: Leave, Accommodation & COBRA Health Coverage Decision Framework

Webinar Overview

Join Jacqueline Brainard, Vice President of Compliance at Relation Insurance Services, as she provides an overview and framework for decision-making as to when an employer should maintain Health Coverage on behalf of individuals who are out on Leave, Accommodations, and/or eligible for Federal COBRA and/or State Continuation coverage.

Jacqueline will also highlight upcoming compliance deadlines, recent legislative, judicial and regulatory developments, including the recently passed Final Rule for the Transparency in Coverage Rules and its impact on group health plans.

Webinar: Leave Accommodation & COBRA Health Coverage Decision Framework

Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026

Time: 1:00-2:00 pm CST

What You’ll Learn

• Provide a decision-framework to determine when an employer is required to maintain coverage on behalf of an employee who is on:
• FMLA (including State-based equivalent);
• ADA Accommodation with leave;
• ADA Accommodation with reduced schedule;
• Federal COBRA; and
• State Continuation laws (including Mini-COBRA).

Meet the Speaker

Jacqueline Brainard

Vice President of Compliance, Relation Insurance

Jacqueline Brainard brings more than 35 years of experience across financial, legal, audit, compliance, and administrative leadership roles. She has led initiatives in reinsurance, managed care, insurance, and employee benefits, with deep expertise spanning all aspects of benefit planning. Jacqueline has held senior positions at First Choice Health Network, Inc., CNO Financial Group, and BCS Financial Corporation, where she managed policy administration, claims, MIS, corporate services, and compliance. She has also served on the boards of BCS Life Insurance Company and BCS Insurance Company.

This webinar series is intended for employers, HR professionals, and benefits administrators seeking practical, compliance-focused insights on evolving employee benefits issues.