
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).
2023 Employee Wellness Trends
IRS Electronic Filing Requirement Expanded
Loss of Medicaid Eligibility Increases HIPAA Special Enrollment Requests
Prescription Drug Reporting Submission Grace Period
New Opioid Prescription Guidance
2022 Employee Health Benefits Annual Survey Summary
Strategies for Tackling Health Care Costs in 2023
Prescription Drug Reporting
Final Forms for 2022 ACA Reporting
Financial and Physical Wellness