Meet Our Team
Brady Barrick
Client Support Specialist, Employee Benefits
Brady joined the team in July 2013 after graduating Magna Cum Laude from Shippensburg University with a major in Sociology and a minor in Business. Brady assists her team and clients through the renewal process by quoting and doing the proposals. She also helps our clients with claim issues that their employees may have. On her time away from work, she enjoys spending it with her family and friends. She also enjoys going to local fall festivals and dirt track racing at Williams Grove.
Lori Cook
Plan Administrator, Employee Benefits
Lori Cook joined our team in July 2013 as a Plan Administrator. She brought nearly 25 years of healthcare claims experience. Lori processes MERP™, FSA, HSA, and Debit Card Claims, assists customers with account questions, processes weekly reimbursements, and assists with Plan Renewals. Her priorities are to provide excellent customer service with a focus on accuracy and problem-solving. Lori enjoys spending time with friends and family and is also an animal lover.
Ryan Grogan
Plan Administrator, Employee Benefits
Ryan joined Alera Group in January of 2023. Ryan processes MERP™, FSA, HSA, and Debit Card Claims, assists customers with account questions, processes weekly reimbursements, and assists with Plan Renewals. He is a graduate of Saint Joseph’s University who enjoys spending time with family and friends and golf.
Tyler Hollinger
Plan Administrator, Employee Benefits
Tyler officially joined the team in February 2020, bringing with him a solid foundation in client relations and an eye for seamless benefits administration. A trusted friend of the firm, Tyler had already assisted the client management and benefits administration teams for years as a Senior Project, often stepping in during the busiest times. Before joining our team, he spent three years managing Autobahn in Lemoyne, where he honed his customer service skills and developed a knack for problem-solving. In August 2024, Tyler expanded his expertise by earning his Health and Life Insurance License. As a Plan Administrator, he skillfully processes MERP™, HSA, and FSA claims, adding a personal touch to each interaction.
EXPERT EDUCATION
Events and Webinars
Employee Benefits
Maximizing Impact: The Value of Voluntary Benefits for Today’s Workforce
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
HIPAA Privacy and Security Overview
Join our compliance experts for an overview of HIPAA’s Privacy and Security Rules. During this webinar, we'll review the different types of entities subject to HIPAA, take an in-depth look at protected health information (PHI), individual rights under HIPAA, and what to do when there is a breach of PHI.
April 11, 2025 at 01:00 pm CT | Virtual
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Employee Benefits
Balancing Cost and Care: Could a Captive solution be the right fit for you?
In this session, our experts will discuss how Captive solutions work 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
Reminder: RxDC Reporting Due June 1
With the 2024 reference year RxDC reporting deadline approaching in June, plan sponsors should refamiliarize themselves with the reporting requirements. The 2024 reference year RxDC Reporting Instructions have been released, though there were no changes to the reporting requirements or data elements from last year.
February 10, 2025
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Employee Benefits
Employee Benefits, Prescription Drugs and the Importance of Benchmarking
Benchmarking — the process of comparing benefits among companies of similar size, industry and geographic location — is a vital exercise in designing an employee benefits program that enables a company to compete and retain talent without damaging the bottom line.
January 27, 2025
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Your Guide to a Competitive, Cost-Efficient Employee Benefits Program
Alera Group’s recently released "2025 Employee Benefits Market Outlook" is a report designed to help you make informed decisions on designing a state-of-the-industry program that attracts and retains talented workers while guarding against the inefficiencies that drive up benefits spend — especially on healthcare and prescription drugs.
January 21, 2025
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The Market for Employee Benefits in 2025
Join Alera Group on January 16 from 1-2 p.m. CT as we highlight the key findings in our "2025 Employee Benefits Market Outlook" and discuss how trends in employee benefits may affect your business' offerings. The insights we’ll share and the questions we’ll answer will help you determine your benefits strategy for the months ahead.
January 6, 2025
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