The course is designed to provide the student with a foundation of knowledge 
regarding the design and management of employee benefit plans.  Major categories of
benefits to be covered include death benefits, health benefits, disability benefits, 
and retirement plans.  For each type of benefit, emphasis will be placed on plan 
design options, relevant government regulations, and income tax implications.  
Current issues and recent developments in this ever-changing field will also be 
discussed.

Introduction to employee benefits and group insurance
Government regulation of employee benefits
Group life insurance
Group disability insurance
Group health insurance
Other nonretirement benefits
Employer-sponsored retirement plans