Hands-on Support and National Expertise to Lift the Compliance Burden
Alera Group works with you to ensure you’re always in compliance as your business grows. We provide:
- A national, in-house team of compliance experts that support clients of all sizes
- ERISA, ACA, HIPAA and CAA related compliance support to help avoid regulatory audits or fines
- Expert-led checklists and guidance to assist with understanding weak points and personalized action plans to fill gaps
- Additional support through AleraHR and AleraDashboard for customized compliance support, reminders and assistance on demand
- Vetted industry-leading partners for compliance-related services such as: ACA reporting, 5500 filings, COBRA administration, FMLA administration, NQTL analysis, RxDC reporting and more
- Partnership with leading law firm, Barrow Weatherhead Lent LLP, for legal service referrals.
Compliance Can be Costly
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Legal Alert: IRS Adjusts Health Flexible Spending Account and Other Benefit Limits for 2024
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EXPERT EDUCATION
Events and Webinars
Employee Benefits
Setting Your Strategy for the New Year: Alera Group's 2025 Employee Benefits Market Outlook
Our experts will highlight key results from Alera Group’s "2025 Employee Benefits Market Outlook" and explain how these trends can impact your benefits program this year.
January 16, 2025 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual
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Employee Benefits
The Value of Voluntary Benefits
In this session, our experts will showcase the value of voluntary benefits, from financial savings to improved retention to addressing the specific needs of their employees.
March 20, 2025 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual
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Employee Benefits
Balancing Cost and Care: Could Captive Insurance Be the Solution?
In this session, our experts will discuss how Captive Insurance works and what you need to consider for your own group’s needs.
April 17, 2025 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual
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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Insights
Employee Benefits
Avoiding an Employee Lawsuit Over a Tobacco Surcharge Claim
Tobacco surcharges on health insurance premiums for employees who use tobacco products are attractive options for employers looking to keep their workforce healthy while lowering their organization’s healthcare costs. But surcharges can go too far, and many employers may be unaware of the limitations. Alera Group's new whitepaper on tobacco surcharges is designed to assist employers in complying with federal regulations.
November 19, 2024
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Employee Benefits
Election Takeaways for Employers Sponsoring Group Health Plans
As the United States looks to 2025 and the inauguration of President Donald Trump, employers that sponsor employee benefit plans might be wondering what changes related to health benefits in America could be on the horizon.
November 8, 2024
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Legal Alert: PCORI Fees Due by July 31, 2024
Employers that sponsor self-insured group health plans, including health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) should keep in mind the upcoming July 31, 2024, deadline for paying fees that fund the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) via Form 720, which was recently updated and released by the IRS.
June 7, 2024
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A Cautionary Tale: Self-Funded Plan Administrators Must Meaningfully and Effectively Communicate With Plan Participants and Their Providers on Appeal
This alert is of interest to employers who sponsor self-funded health plans.
January 9, 2024
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