2026 – August 11 | Helping Employees with Retirement Resources

Join us for "Helping Employees with Retirement Resources (Webinar)

Join us on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 for "Helping Employees with Retirement Resources," presented by Kim Janky.

Session Description: Supporting employees through retirement decisions can be complex—especially when it comes to healthcare, Medicare, and financial planning. Helping Employees with Retirement Resources is designed to equip HR professionals and business leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to confidently guide employees through these critical transitions.

In this engaging, practical session, we’ll break down the complexities of Medicare, Social Security, and healthcare options before and after age 65. You’ll also explore emerging strategies, including ICHRA, and learn how to provide meaningful support that reduces confusion, improves employee outcomes, and minimizes administrative burden.

With expert guidance and real-world insights, this session will help you turn a common “headache” into a valuable employee benefit experience—while strengthening your overall total rewards strategy.

Learning Objectives:
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
• Understand Medicare basics and how it coordinates with employer-sponsored health plans
• Identify planning timelines and considerations for employees working past age 65
• Prepare employees for Social Security decisions and key enrollment steps
• Explain eligibility and requirements for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
• Compare healthcare cost-saving options for employees and retirees
• Evaluate benefit options for early retirees under age 65
• Describe the structure and tax advantages of Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs)
• Identify resources and strategies that reduce HR administrative burden and improve employee support

Speaker: Kim Janky

Speaker Bio: : Kim Janky, Community Developer, RetireMed is an experienced Medicare educator specializing in guiding HR teams, benefits managers, and associates through the complexities of health insurance. Utilizing a personalized approach, she offers invaluable expertise to simplify the transition from employer coverage to Medicare. Kim is part of a licensed certified advisor team that has supported over 1,500 organizations with trusted health plan guidance. Through ongoing education and lifelong support, Kim and her team empower individuals to make informed health coverage decisions, ensuring confidence and peace of mind throughout the process.

This program has been approved for 1.0 recertification credit for both SHRM and HRCI.

Thank you to our event sponsor Platinum Corporate Sponsor, CGI

Pricing

Members

This price is for 1 attendee.

$ 1500

Retired, Members in Transition, and Students

This price is for 1 attendee.

$ 1000

Non Members

This price is for 1 attendee.

$ 2000

About Us

The Lake/Geauga Area Chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management, as well as SHRM, has the following primary goals: * Be the primary influencer of workplace policies and practices that benefit our members and the organizations they serve; * Build a broad and actively engaged membership that ensures dissemination of leading practices to the workplace; * Be the major source for building strong competence and developing the talent and leadership of people in our organizations; * Ensure a solid financial structure that permits reinvestment in initiatives and learning that advances the state of the profession.