Upcoming Free CLE: Forensic Decision Mapping in Self-Funded Health Benefit Plans

April 25, 2025 – Shelby County Judicial Center, Shelbyville, KY

Attorneys working with clients who sponsor self-funded health benefit plans often encounter complex compliance questions, fiduciary concerns, and strategic decision points that require more than just a surface-level understanding of plan documents. That’s why we’re offering a free CLE focused on a powerful, investigative approach designed specifically to support legal professionals navigating these issues.

Please join us on Friday, April 25, 2025, at noonShelby County Judicial Center – Central Meeting Room, Second Floor501 Main Street, Shelbyville, KY

Presentation Topic:Forensic Decision Mapping in Self-Funded Health Benefit Plans: A Strategic Approach for Attorneys

This CLE introduces Forensic Decision Mapping, a structured methodology developed to help attorneys analyze, document, and argue issues arising in self-funded health plans. Whether you're litigating a benefits dispute, advising a plan sponsor, or seeking expert input for fiduciary concerns, this approach can offer clarity and legal leverage.

The presentation will cover:

• The anatomy of a health benefit plan and key elements attorneys should understand

• The six-part Forensic Decision Mapping framework:

  • Subject of the Issue

  • Definition of the Legal or Factual Question

  • Forensic/Analytic Basis for the Decision

  • Strategic or Legal Impact

  • Mapping Notes and Documentation

• Real-world case examples (with identifying details changed)

• A discussion of common scenarios where forensic experts support legal arguments

What to Expect:This will be an interactive session with slides used as prompts for discussion—not read aloud. We encourage questions and engagement throughout. Attendees will receive a handout with a sample Forensic Decision Map from an actual case.

Why It Matters for Attorneys:This CLE is designed to strengthen your ability to identify red flags, build stronger legal arguments, and collaborate effectively with forensic experts in benefits litigation or advisory roles.

Whether you work with employers, plan administrators, or claimants, this session will offer tools and insight to elevate your practice.

Cost:Free of charge. No registration required. Open to all attorneys.