About Us
Since 1977, we have been helping businesses maximize their investment in human capital by partnering with client companies to deliver Benefits Consulting and Brokerage Services that not only enhance employees’ lives, but also improve efficiencies and client company profits.
As a trusted consultant, CPI-HR partners with your Human Resource Department to support the management of your most valuable asset…your people. CPI-HR provides strategic and tactical solutions that help you attract, retain and empower your workforce. Whether it’s on a stand-alone basis or a more integrated employee benefit, payroll/HR, and benefits administration solution, we ensure that our services meet your goals and objectives.
Meet Our Team
People you can count on. People you can trust.
Kelly O'Donnell
Benefits AnalystKelly O’Donnell joined CPI-HR in 2017 as a Benefits Analyst and supports the benefits team in bringing clients unique and strategic health and welfare solutions. Kelly has a knack for delivering great service and helping clients and their employees navigate the complexities that accompany employee benefits. Kelly also manages the processes around client onboarding and renewals and prepares marketing and communication materials.
Kelly graduated from Shawnee State University with a degree in Individualized Studies with a concentration in Health Care Administration and brings with her years of experience in employee service and advocacy.
Danielle Capilla
Vice President, ComplianceDanielle is focused on enhancing Alera Group’s existing compliance capabilities and building new world class solutions for Alera Group’s employee benefits clients. Her legal background helps Alera Group clients navigate the complex landscape of healthcare legislation, regulation and reform.
Danielle was formerly the Senior Vice President of Compliance and Operations at United Benefit Advisors. In her role, she oversaw the organization’s compliance efforts and day-to-day operations, as well as evaluated the impact of long-range planning. Danielle currently serves as an adjunct professor at DePaul University College of Law and is the Federal and State Legislative Chair for the Downtown Chicago Chapter of the National Association of Health Underwriters (NAHU).
Lisa Allen, CAPPP, CAS, CFC, CHRS
Vice President of Regulatory AffairsWith 25 year of employee benefits experience, Lisa Allen is the Alera Group internal subject matter expert on legal and regulatory affairs and health and welfare compliance. Lisa manages regulatory updates and provides client council regarding the Affordable Care Act and managing employee eligibility. Lisa was recently appointed to the IRS Reporting Program Advisory Committee (IRPAC) in Washington DC.
Resources
Our Community
CPI-HR believes in being contributing members of the communities we serve. We are proud to support our clients and our community.
EXPERT EDUCATION
Events and Webinars
Employee Benefits
Is Tech-Enabled Brokerage Right for You?
Our experts will lay out what tech-enabled brokerage is, how it works and why it makes sense for the right organizations.
September 19, 2024 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual
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Meeting the Needs of an Aging Workforce
Our experts will provide tips and insights about how to incorporate Medicare, menopause benefits, retirement, communications best practices and other hot topics for older workers into your program successfully and without breaking the bank.
October 17, 2024 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual
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When Captive Insurance Makes Sense
In this session, our experts will talk about how captives work, the advantages and disadvantages and what you need to know to determine whether they make sense for your organization.
November 21, 2024 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual
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Insights
Property and Casualty
General Liability Insurance in 2024: Navigating a Complex Landscape
While some aspects of General Liability Insurance have largely turned a corner from a prolonged hard market, the outlook in other areas looks much less cheery. Overall, the market has finally improved after several challenging years, offering signs of stabilization.
September 12, 2024
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Preparing for 2025: Creditable Coverage, Enrolling in Medicare and HSA Contributions
With significant changes coming in 2025 to creditable coverage determinations, employers and employees may have questions on what that means for them, whether they make the decision to enroll in Medicare Part D or continue to have coverage under their group health plan.
September 5, 2024
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Webinar: Better Benefits Administration and Lower Costs
If you don’t have expert assistance to guide you and your organization in the in using a sophisticated benefits portal, you’re wasting a lot of the money your business has invested — and probably frustrating the employees you mean to serve. Working with a brokerage that offers not only a leading-edge benefits portal but also year-round support and services enables your employees to seamlessly access, understand and navigate the portal, creating a positive benefits experience.
September 5, 2024
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Medicare Part D Creditability Determinations for Non-Calendar Year Plans
In 2003, the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act (MMA) added a voluntary prescription drug benefit to the Medicare program. The benefit, known as Medicare Part D or “Part D,” is an optional program for Medicare beneficiaries to access covered prescription drugs at a lower cost. In 2022, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was signed and set into motion changes to Part D benefits, with additional impact on employers in 2024 and 2025.
September 5, 2024
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