2026 Schedule:
December 3rd - Education Breakfast- Direct Contracting and ICHRA's
Join EBPA as we welcome a discussion on Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements (ICHRAs) -- their regulatory basis, structure, compliance requirements, and role in the evolving employer benefits landscape. Learn how ICHRAs function as a defined-contribution alternative to traditional group coverage; examine key ACA affordability and minimum value rules, and analyze how rising healthcare costs, premium tax credit changes. In addition, HSA/FSA reforms in 2026 and how they affect benefit plan design and client advisory strategy.
Our second session will explore the strategic advantages of Direct-to-Employer (DTE) network strategies, Narrow Network and High Value Network strategies, and value-based provider partnerships in the Pacific Northwest. Examine how self-funded employers utilize claims-level data transparency and direct health system contracting to create high-performance healthcare benefits.
Approved for two (2) hours CE from the WA OIC*
Wear your favorite festive attire
Time to take out your favorite holiday attire: those beautiful shiny Holiday Shoes you've just been waiting to show off; Santa Hat or other headwear (reindeer horns are permitted); maybe that gorgeous (or ugly) Holiday Sweater. Or whatever you feel shows Holiday Spirit! Come - join the festivities as well and learn a thing or two!
Presenters:
Gary Daniels | Chief Growth Officer | Thatch George Harper, Senior Director-Provider Partnerships and Contracting | First Choice Health
Gary Daniels | Chief Growth Officer | Thatch
George Harper, Senior Director-Provider Partnerships and Contracting | First Choice Health
Event Details:
Date: Thursday, December 3, 2026 Location: Washington Athletic Club, 1325 6th Ave., Seattle NOTE: In the Noble Room, just as you enter the WAC
Date: Thursday, December 3, 2026
Location: Washington Athletic Club, 1325 6th Ave., Seattle
NOTE: In the Noble Room, just as you enter the WAC
7:20 - 7:45am Registration & Breakfast 7:45 - 8:45am Gary Daniels, Thatch 8:45 - 9:00am Networking Break 9:00 - 9:50am George Harper, First Choice Health 9:50 - 10:00am Q&A Approved for two (2) hours CE from the WA OIC*
7:20 - 7:45am Registration & Breakfast
7:45 - 8:45am Gary Daniels, Thatch
8:45 - 9:00am Networking Break
9:00 - 9:50am George Harper, First Choice Health
9:50 - 10:00am Q&A
Registration:
$70 Members/$95 Non-members - Before 12/01 $100 Members/$125 Non-members & Guests after 12/01 $140 New & Renewing Members + Event Registration **
$70 Members/$95 Non-members - Before 12/01
$100 Members/$125 Non-members & Guests after 12/01
$140 New & Renewing Members + Event Registration **
Online registration deadline is Tuesday, December 1, 2026 If you miss the online registration, call the office 206.653.7259. No refunds or credit for future meetings granted after the deadline.
Thank you to our Sponsor:
* This program approved for TWO (2) hours of continuing education by the Washington State Office of the Insurance Commissioner. You must sign in at the start, initial out at the conclusion.
A certificate of attendance available for other professional needs.
For education credit YOU MUST be in attendance for the presentation within 5 minutes of the start. Short breaks are permitted. The Insurance Credit is for two hours. NO PARTIAL CREDITS awarded. You cannot sign in or sign out early.
