
Employee Benefit News for School, City and County Employers

Steve Smith
Steve Smith is a powerhouse of energy, living by the mantra "work hard, play hard." As an expert in uniting teams for a greater purpose, Steve's innovative and creative strategies in employee health and wellness are game-changers. With over 25 years of expertise in health insurance, covering compliance, cost mitigation, utilization, analytics, wellness plans, and strategic planning, Steve is the go-to expert for driving down utilization trends and fostering a culture of well-being. His clients trust him to deliver exceptional results, making him an invaluable asset in the industry. As an Employee Benefits Consultant, Steve specializes in health care consulting for Minnesota public sector organizations including fully insured, self-insured, and stop-loss plans. Steve is a licensed insurance agent and holds the designations for Managed Healthcare Professional (The Health Insurance Association of America), Certified Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Professional (National Association of Health Underwriters), and Group Benefits Disability Specialist (Hartford School of Insurance).
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Telemedicine and the Coronavirus
Medicare Part D Disclosures Due February 29
Wellness Trends in 2020
IRS Provides Employers with Some 2019 ACA Reporting Transition Relief
2020 IRS Contribution Limits
Hospitals Must Post Pricing Info by 2021
HSA Compliance for 2020
Preventative Care for HDHPs is Expanded to Include Chronic Conditions
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