The University of Texas at El Paso

Cafeteria Plan Training & Certification Program

Course Name

Cafeteria Plan Training & Certification Program

Contact Hours: 8 (an estimated time frame devoted to a course of study from start to finish that can vary from student to student)

Course Description


Section 125 Cafeteria Plans are one of the most-used benefits offered by employers in the United States, yet they are often among the hardest to design and administer because of the numerous design and reimbursement options and the complexity of handling reimbursement requests. Our Section 125 Cafeteria Plan Training & Certification Program is loaded with information on plan design, administrative options, and compliance requirements that will help you understand Cafeteria Plans from start to finish, and includes training on how to plan, design, and administer your plan, as well as how to perform the required discrimination testing.

Outcome

As a result of taking this course you will:

  • Know which participants, benefits, and expenses are eligible for your Plan
  • Understand the advantages of various plan design and election options
  • Communicate your Cafeteria Plan to maximize participation
  • Properly process election, status change, and reimbursement requests
  • Understand and/or perform required Discrimination Testing
  • Comply with reporting requirements
  • Implement and follow proper documentation procedures

Assessment


This course contains numerous End Of Lesson Quizzes to help you measure your progress and mastery of the materials.

The program also includes an optional test for those who wish to earn a "Certified Cafeteria Plan Administrator" designation. This program also qualifies for eight hours of PHR and SPHR re-certification credits!

Certification tests are comprised of 50 randomly-generated questions that are mostly multiple choice, scenario-based questions that test the students ability to apply the learned content.

A score of 85 or higher is required to earn a Certification.



Outline

Cafeteria Plan Training & Certification Program

Section 125 Cafeteria Plans are one of the most-used benefits offered by employers in the United States, yet they are often among the hardest to design and administer because of the numerous design and reimbursement options and the complexity of handling reimbursement requests.

Our Section 125 Cafeteria Plan Training & Certification Program is loaded with information on plan design, administrative options, and compliance requirements that will help you understand Cafeteria Plans from start to finish, and includes training on how to plan, design, and administer your plan, as well as how to perform the required discrimination testing.

  • Know which participants, benefits, and expenses are eligible for your Plan
  • Understand the advantages of various plan design and election options
  • Communicate your Cafeteria Plan to maximize participation
  • Properly process election, status change, and reimbursement requests
  • Understand and/or perform required Discrimination Testing
  • Comply with reporting requirements
  • Implement and follow proper documentation procedures.