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Benefits Consulting

Every business looks a little different. That’s why every benefit program should too. Based on our extensive history of expertise, we work with you to find employee benefits that fit your needs and budget. All while keeping your best interests, and those of your employees, firmly in mind.

Health & welfareWellness programsDental insuranceVision insuranceLife and disabilityLong-term care insuranceVoluntary benefitsHealth Savings Accounts (HSA)
Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA)ICHRA (Individual Coverage HRA)Flexible Spending AccountsIndividual insuranceTransition to Medicare planningFinancial wellnessIdentity theftWorksite benefits

Benefits Management

Online Benefits Administration

  • Customized Benefits Administration System
  • Benefits enrollment
  • Document library
  • Reports
  • Employee education & customized employee booklets
  • Payroll Integration

Forms Processing

  • Submit enrollment/termination forms to carriers on your behalf
  • COBRA
  • Following up with carriers, confirming eligibility

Benefit design

  • Largest benchmarking tool in the industry
  • Work within your budget
  • Make you competitive with your peers

Compliance

  • ACA compliance
  • Section 125 Premium Only Plan (POP)
  • ERISA SPD wrap documents
  • Summary of materials & modification notices
  • Non-discrimination testing
  • COBRA/Minnesota continuation

Employee Communication

  • Customized employee benefit manuals
  • Employee presentations
  • Personalized employee meetings
  • HSA, HRA, FSA education

Human Resources Support

We specialize in the development and implementation of Human Resources services customized to the culture and work environment of your organization. Some of our specific human resources support services include:

HR Hotline – Just in time response to HR questions and issues.

HR Assessment – Complete audit of all HR and compliance-related practices.

Employee Handbook – Review and update handbook to effectively communicate policies and practices and to ensure compliance with current regulations.

HR Processes – Guidance, procedures, and forms, to ensure consistency and compliance, including the following:

  • Hiring and selection
  • I-9 verification process
  • New hire orientation
    • MN new hire reporting
  • Time off / leaves of absence including Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and MN pregnancy and parenting leave, etc.
  • Termination

Safety Reporting & Compliance – Comprehensive audit of safety reporting practices and procedures.

Compensation – Guidance on merit spending, market pricing and compensation program design.

Recruitment & Staffing

Affirmative Action Plan & Governmental Contract Compliance

Leadership Development and Coaching

Individual Insurance/Medicare

Our seasoned Medicare Specialists will take the time to get to know you and your individual healthcare needs. With a short phone call or scheduled meeting, they will take the majority of research off your plate.

Once a decision is made, your dedicated Medicare specialist will guide you through the enrollment process every step of the way. Best of all, you can contact them any time throughout the year with questions regarding your policy.

Janet Walker

Medicare Specialist

952-562-9405

jwalker@clevelandbenefitpartners.com

Looking for an individual health insurance policy or want to know if you qualify?

Click here to access our shopping tool

Or contact one of our Individual Policy Specialists at 952-562-9405 to guide you through the process.

Carriers

  • Allina Health Aetna
  • Allstate Benefits
  • Ameritas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Delta Dental
  • Guardian
  • The Hartford
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthEZ
  • Humana
  • Lincoln Financial
  • Lloyd’s of London
  • Medica
  • MetLife
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • PreferredOne
  • Principal
  • Reliance Standard
  • Sun Life
  • The Standard
  • Symetra
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UNUM
  • Voya
  • Others

Contact us

JOHN CLEVELAND, CLU

Partner

Employee Benefits Consultant

john@clevelandbenefitpartners.com

MICHELLE MAHER

Partner

Employee Benefits Consultant

michelle@clevelandbenefitpartners.com

7900 International Drive, Suite 990  |  Minneapolis, MN 55425  |  info@clevelandbenefitpartners.com