About Us
Group Benefits LLC is an independent, national insurance and financial services firm created through the merger of like-minded, high-performing, entrepreneurial firms across the United States.
Why work with Alera Group? Because we provide the best of both worlds - national scope combined with local service. Our mission is to transform the client experience by providing a greater depth and breadth of resources, innovative thinking and constant collaboration, while maintaining strong local relationships.
Meet Our Team
Dawn Camp
Account Manager![Dawn Camp](/sites/g/files/sujchg151/files/Location%20Teams/MemphisTN-Group-Benefits/Dawn%20Camp.jpg)
Dawn became a Alera Group formerly Group Benefits LLC team member in 2018 as an Account Manager. Dawn previously held several administrative roles in the healthcare industry. Her skills in organizing details and identifying and solving potential issues provides a valuable level of support for the entire team. Dawn’s willingness to jump in and assist with all areas of the business enables GBLLC to provide the very best for our clients.
Danielle Capilla
Vice President of Compliance, Employee Benefits![Danielle Capilla](/sites/g/files/sujchg151/files/2024-05/ALERA_DanielleCapilla-2048x2048.jpg)
Danielle is a Vice President and the Director of Compliance for Alera’s Employee Benefits division. She previously served as the Senior Vice President of Compliance and Operations and Chief Compliance officer at United Benefit Advisors (UBA). Additionally, she served as an Adjunct Professor at DePaul University. She worked as a Senior Writer Analyst at Wolters Kluwer and as a Law Clerk at Clifford Law Offices.
Danielle graduated with a B.A. in Sociology, History, and Business at Tulane University. She earned her JD in Health Law from DePaul University College of Law.
Diane Coleman
Chief Operating Officer![Diane Coleman](/sites/g/files/sujchg151/files/Location%20Teams/MemphisTN-Group-Benefits/Diane%20Coleman.jpg)
Diane joined Alera Group formerly Group Benefits LLC in 2010 bringing a multi-faceted background in Human Resource Management and Employee Benefits that has enhanced the scope of the company. She serves as Chief Operating Officer overseeing the administrative and operational functions including project management and process design. With over 20 years as a licensed professional in the insurance industry, Diane ensures that Alera Group formerly Group Benefits LLC provides the best-in-class service to our clients.
Andrea Davis
Director of Wellbeing![Andrea Davis](/sites/g/files/sujchg151/files/Location%20Teams/MemphisTN-Group-Benefits/Andrea%20Davis.jpg)
Andrea brings over 15 years of experience in management consulting and strategic solutions. As the Director of Wellbeing, she is responsible for assisting with the development, implementation and evaluation of comprehensive wellbeing strategies for existing and prospective clients. She provides assistance and support to clients by developing personalized programs that fit clients’ unique needs, including wellbeing program implementation, committee development and promotion/marketing of their programs to encourage participation.
Andrea conducts program analysis and generates reports related to program participation, health assessment and client utilization. She interfaces with our Chief Medical Officer to leverage clinical and analytic data in support of Alera Group's health management solutions. She is a certified Health and Nutrition Counselor through SUNY Purchase and the American Association of Drugless Practitioners, as well as a NASM Certified Personal Trainer. Andrea graduated with a BS in Engineering from Cornell University.
Resources
EXPERT EDUCATION
Events and Webinars
Employee Benefits
Collaborative Conversations: 2025 - What to Expect and What You Need to Know
Save the date for a conversation in September where we will discuss the impending PLO changes by BOLI and the Employment Department, their impacts, and other critical considerations.
September 12, 2024 at 08:30 am PT | Virtual
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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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Employee Benefits
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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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
Insights
Employee Benefits
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 Credibility 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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Workers’ Compensation: Stable market with emerging challenges from mental health claims
Despite pressure from medical inflation, increases in fee schedules on medical procedures and wage inflation affecting premiums and benefits, Workers’ Compensation remains a stable and profitable line for insurers. This stability allows buyers favorable conditions, such as ample capacity and stable rates. However, a new trend is emerging: the inclusion of mental health claims as compensable workers’ compensation.
August 28, 2024
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