Group Benefits Plans
At Shepard Walton Employee Benefits (SWEB), we help employers build customized group benefits plans designed around the needs of their business and workforce. From health insurance and employee enrollment to cost management, compliance, and ongoing benefits administration, our team provides the guidance employers need to make informed decisions about their benefits programs.
Our high-touch, local service model is backed by the resources and buying power of a national organization. As a partner firm of United Benefit Advisors (UBA), SWEB connects employers with extensive benefits expertise while providing the responsive, personalized service of an independent benefits advisory firm.
Whether you’re evaluating an existing employee benefits package, preparing for renewal, or developing a new group benefits plan, our team can help you identify opportunities to control costs, support employees, and build a benefits strategy aligned with your organization’s goals.
What’s Included in a Group Benefits Plan?
Group benefits plans can combine multiple types of coverage and employee support into one comprehensive benefits strategy. Depending on your organization and workforce, your plan may include group health insurance, dental and vision coverage, voluntary benefits, wellness programs, enrollment support, compliance assistance, and other employee benefit solutions.
SWEB works with employers to evaluate available options and develop a benefits package that balances employee needs, business objectives, and long-term cost considerations.
Employee Benefits Capabilities
Our group benefits services extend beyond selecting coverage. SWEB provides ongoing support across employer advocacy, employee advocacy, cost control, communication and education, compliance, efficiency, and benefits technology.
Employer Advocacy
- Financial Stability Review
- Best Practices Consultation
- Large Claim Review Assistance
- Vendor Transition Management
- Plan Compliance Consultation
- Due Diligence Services
- Quarterly Progress & Planning
Employee Advocacy
- Resolution of Claim Issues
- Online Enrollment
- Coordination of Benefits
- Healthcare Navigation
- PPO Network Evaluation
- Precertification
- Wellness
Cost Control
- Vendor Marketing, Negotiation and Consultation
- Renewal Timeline Management
- Plan Performance Analysis
- Benefits RFP Development and Administration
- TPA Marketing, Analysis, Negotiation and Consultation
- Re-Insurance Marketing, Analysis, Negotiation and Consultation
- Performance Guarantee Negotiations
- Data Mining and Reporting (Cost Drivers)
- RX Program Evaluation
- Large Claim Review Assistance
- Benchmarking – Normative Comparison Data
- Plan Audits for Overpayments and Eligibility Verification
- Plan Funding Strategy Consultation
- Provider Network Analysis
- Predictive Claims Modeling
- Wellness Program Design and Review
- Disease Management Design and Review
- Incurred but not Reported Calculator
- Benefit Plan Sculpting
Communication / Education
- Benefit Benchmarking
- Employee Feedback Surveys
- Employee Benefits Summary Document
- On-site Enrollment Meetings
- Enrollment Guides
- Benefits/Total Compensation Statements
- Data Mining
- Mid-Year Performance Review
- Benefits Education Platform
- One-on-One Enrollment Support
- Customized Enrollment Presentations
- Customized Enrollment Forms
- Perpetual One-on-One Enrollment
- Bi-Lingual Enrollment Support
- Employee Contribution Strategy
- Renewal Activity Planning
- Benefit Newsletters
- Benefit Fliers
- Cost/Usage Analysis for Employees
Compliance
- Health Care Reform Impact Study
- HR Portal for Legislative Compliance and Support
- Due Diligence Services
- FMLA Assistance
- COBRA/HIPAA Compliance and Outsourcing Assistance
- Compliance Webinars
- Access to ERISA Attorneys
- Compliance Alert
- Compliance Audit
- HR Insider Newsletter
- HRA & FSA Administration
Efficiency
- Performance Guarantee Negotiations
- Data Analysis and Reporting
- Plan Performance Analysis
- Summary Plan Description Review
- Efficiency Performance Evaluation
- Laptop Enrollment Services
Technology
- Technology Performance Evaluation
- Data Mining
- Online Enrollment
- EDI Data Feeds for Online Enrollment
- Benefit Sharing Platform
- Enrollment Call Centers
Group Benefits Plans Built Around Your Business
No two organizations have exactly the same workforce, budget, or benefits priorities. That’s why SWEB takes a customized approach to group benefits planning rather than relying on a one-size-fits-all solution.
Our team can help employers review current plan performance, evaluate coverage options, identify potential cost-saving opportunities, prepare for renewals, support employee enrollment, and navigate changing compliance requirements. As your organization grows and your workforce changes, we can continue evaluating your benefits strategy to help ensure it remains competitive and effective.
Contact Our Group Benefits Plans Experts
Contact us to discuss your current employee benefits program, explore group plan options, or learn how SWEB can help your organization build a more effective benefits strategy.
