SHRM Oklahoma - Upcoming Events

SHRM Muskogee Sponsorships

Start
January 01, 2026
End
December 31, 2026

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We extend our deepest gratitude to our generous sponsors. Your unwavering support is the backbone of our mission. Because of your partnership, we are able to expand our reach and create meaningful, lasting change in our community. Thank you for partnering with SHRM Muskogee!

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Empowering Employees to Become Better Healthcare Consumers

When
October 14, 2026
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Location
Cameron University - Johnson Auditorium - Ross 111 (2800 W. Gore Blvd. Lawton, OK 73505)
Registered
13 registrants

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Presenter: Lauren Cope, GBA, Senior Consultant with BancFirst

Title: Empowering Employees to Become Better Healthcare Consumers

Employees are asked to make important healthcare decisions every day, but many don’t fully understand how their health plan works or how their choices can impact both their own out-of-pocket costs and the overall performance of the employer’s health plan. Lauren will discuss practical ways HR professionals can help employees better navigate their benefits and become more informed healthcare consumers. Attendees will leave with actionable ideas for improving employee benefits education throughout the year and creating a more consumer-driven approach that can positively impact both employees and the long-term performance of the health plan.

Bio:

Lauren Cope is an Employee Benefits Consultant and Sales Manager with more than 10 years of experience in the insurance industry. She works closely with employers and HR professionals to build benefit strategies that support both employees and the organization. In addition to managing her own book of business, Lauren helps train and develop insurance consultants. She is passionate about building strong relationships with her clients and becoming a trusted resource for HR teams. Outside of work, Lauren is a wife and mom of two girls and also owns a small embroidery business. She enjoys spending time with her family and reading a good book.

Cost: Free for SWOKHR members, $10 for non-members.

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

Lunch will be provided by BancFirst

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SEOK - 2026 ACA Reporting Workshop

When
October 15, 2026
11:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Location
Donald W. Reynolds Library - 1515 W Main St. Durant, OK

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SEOK October 2026 Meeting

Thursday, October 15th, 11:30am to 2pm

Donald W. Reynolds Library

1515 W Main St.

Durant, OK 74701

"2026 ACA Reporting Workshop"

Join us for a 2-hour ACA reporting seminar where we cover all things ACA Reporting!

Topics include:

- Completing the IRS 2026 1094/5-C Forms
- Series Codes for Part II on the 1095-C
- Part III of the 1095-C (self-insured)

This Workshop is designed for Applicable Large Employers (ALE's) which are defined as employers with an average of 50 or more full-time employees (including full-time equivalents) in the previous reporting tax year.

HR Specific Learning objectives:

- To help HR and Payroll Professionals reduce IRS penalty risk by teaching them the details on how to audit their own 1094/5-C’s which are required to be filed by ALE’s
- Explain ACA laws that impact your benefits renewal (Plan type/Affordability calculation)
- How to respond to an IRS Penalty notice

Presenter: Jennifer Reed, ACA Consulting Practice Leader at HUB International

Jennifer Reed has over 20 years of experience in Benefits and HR Technology consulting.

Prior to working for HUB, Jennifer consulted for hundreds of large to mid-size employers on their HR Technology strategy. Jennifer was also a primary contributor to the research and development of ACA reporting for a nationwide human capital management software company.

Jennifer joined HUB International of Fort Worth to lead their Benefit Compliance and HR Technology Consulting practice in June 2016. While working for HUB Fort Worth, she started an ACA Consulting Practice initially available to only HUB International clients and since then expanded those services to include Stand Alone ACA Consulting Clients. Jennifer is also a member of SHRM, board member of Texoma HR, and supports the corporate sponsorship of Fort Worth HR.

Jennifer leads the Benefit Compliance, HR Technology Consulting, ACA Consulting Specialty Practice at HUB Fort Worth.

Because of her unique background, she is a key presenter on ACA reporting, HR Technology, and Benefits Compliance.

In-Person only

Lunch will be served

Doors open at 11:30am for lunch. Program will be from 12pm thru 2pm.

Members and Non-members are $25.