Benefits: Health, Wellness, Work & Lifestyle

Benefits: Health, Wellness, Work & Lifestyle

This course is part of ADP Entry-Level Compensation and Benefits Analyst Professional Certificate

Instructor: ADP Learning Academy

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Beginner level

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5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

11 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Critical concepts related to health benefits, plan types and structures, health spending accounts, dependent care, and time-off strategies.

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There are 4 modules in this course

This course is for anyone who wants to transition into a benefit focused role within an HR department. You will gain a deeper level of exposure to the details of benefit offerings. You’ll start by evaluating critical concepts related to health benefits, along with plan types and structures. Then, you’ll learn about spending accounts related to health and dependent care. In the last two modules, you’ll explore work- and lifestyle-related benefits like time-off strategies. Finally, you’ll use your new knowledge to create an employee communication strategy for Blue Space Tech Performance Company's employees.

In this module, you will learn how health and welfare benefits are structured, delivered, and managed. You'll explore plan options, costs, eligibility, and coverage, along with how benefits are documented and regulated. You'll also learn when you can enroll and make changes, so you can confidently navigate benefit decisions.

What's included

9 videos5 readings2 assignments2 plugins

9 videosTotal 24 minutes

Introduction to Health, Wellness, Work, and Lifestyle Benefits2 minutes
Cafeteria Plans 101: Section 125 Made Simple2 minutes
Coverage Options and Provider Networks3 minutes
Understanding Healthcare Costs3 minutes
When an Employee Has More Than One Plan3 minutes
Understanding Employee Eligibility2 minutes
Dependents and Required Coverage Rules3 minutes
Enrollment Timing and Making Benefit Changes3 minutes
Module 1 Recap3 minutes

5 readingsTotal 17 minutes

Cafeteria Plans: Types, Benefits, and Compliance 4 minutes
Cafeteria Plans: Required Documentation4 minutes
Choosing a Coverage Tier5 minutes
When Benefits Begin: Waiting Periods3 minutes
Resources1 minute

2 assignmentsTotal 17 minutes

ADP Legal Disclaimer2 minutes
Knowledge Check! 15 minutes

2 pluginsTotal 6 minutes

Puzzle Matching Game: Key Concepts3 minutes
Puzzle Matching Game: Key Terms3 minutes

In this module, you will learn how healthcare coverage and spending work together, including medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans. You’ll also examine how healthcare spending accounts support these benefits and learn how plans are administered and evaluated to ensure cost-effectiveness and a strong employee experience.

What's included

4 videos8 readings1 assignment2 plugins

4 videosTotal 8 minutes

Medical Plan Types and Bundled Coverage3 minutes
Flexible Spending Accounts: Key Rules2 minutes
Administering Healthcare Plans2 minutes
Module 2 Recap2 minutes

8 readingsTotal 32 minutes

A Deeper Dive into Medical Plan Types5 minutes
Understanding HDHPs and HSAs4 minutes
Prescription Plans and Formularies5 minutes
Dental Plans Overview4 minutes
Vision Plans Overview3 minutes
Understanding Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)5 minutes
Health Savings Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts5 minutes
Resources1 minute

1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes

Knowledge Check!15 minutes

2 pluginsTotal 10 minutes

Exploring FSAs: Expenses and Rules5 minutes
Evaluating Healthcare Plan Performance5 minutes

In this module, you will learn how work benefits are structured, managed, and evaluated. You’ll explore time-off programs and see how professionals use systems, data, and policies to improve the employee experience. By the end, you’ll be able to think more strategically about how benefits support both employees and the business.

What's included

6 videos5 readings3 assignments

6 videosTotal 15 minutes

Introduction to Work Benefits3 minutes
What Matters: Types of Time-Off Benefits2 minutes
How It Works: Earning and Using Time Off2 minutes
How Benefits Are Managed3 minutes
How Systems Support Benefits Management3 minutes
Module 3 Recap2 minutes

5 readingsTotal 19 minutes

Work Benefit Considerations5 minutes
How It Works in Practice: PTO Calculations 4 minutes
How It's Designed: Time-Off Policy Considerations4 minutes
How to Evaluate and Improve Programs5 minutes
Resources1 minute

3 assignmentsTotal 40 minutes

Let's Design a Work Benefits Program 15 minutes
Let's Practice the Math: Amit's Vacation10 minutes
Knowledge Check!15 minutes

In this module, you will learn how to design, administer, and evaluate lifestyle benefits that support employees’ daily lives. You'll explore how to identify employee needs, manage programs effectively, and use data and feedback to improve outcomes. You’ll also examine how these benefits drive engagement, productivity, and overall employee experience.