
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).
2022 ACA Compliance Checklist
The HIPAA Privacy Rule and COVID-19 Vaccine Inquiries
Rescission Date for Joint Employer Rule Extended
Broker Compensation Disclosure Rule
Strategies for Reducing Health Benefits Costs in 2022
COBRA Subsidy Expiration Notice Due
OSHA Not Amending Healthcare ETS
Mental Health Employee Benefit Trends for 2021
COBRA Subsidy FAQs
Final Notice of ACA Benefit & Payment Parameters for 2022