
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).
Hope for WI Cities Struggling with Unfunded Retiree Health Liabilities
How Physician Quality Data Impacts Your Health Plan Costs
IRS Issues HSA Contribution Change for HDHP Family Coverage
WI Public Sector employers no longer offer domestic partner benefits
Benefit Integration: Do Your Benefits Complement or Compete?
Claim Analysis: A Prescription for your Health Insurance
What IA Benefit Administrators Can Learn from the Aftermath of WI’s Act 10
How to Add Value to Your Benefit Package Without Adding Cost
The Value of a Strategic Benefit Plan for Schools, Cities, and Counties
Update - IRS releases FAQ Clarifying Integrated HRA Administration