Health care professionals who manage employee benefits programs, can complete seven training courses to receive the Certified Self-funding Specialist (CSFS) designation. The Certified Self-funding Specialist (CSFS) courses cover all aspects needed by plan sponsors, brokers, employee benefit professionals and other healthcare professionals  when they consider establishing or maintaining a self-funded healthcare plan.

Applicants can earn insurance and health Continuing Education credits (CEUs) and obtain a Certified Self Funding Specialist™ (CSFS™) designation online through the Health Care Administrators Association (HCAA).

HCAA has developed a training and certification program with courses and certification  focused on the self funded benefit model and its associated ERISA framework. Consisting of seven training courses, each qualifying for Continuing Education credits, the certification program culminates in the award of the Certified Self Funding Specialist™ (CSFS™) designation.

The required coursework to obtain the CSFS™ certification is provided in partnership with the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP)