Benji Marrs - Bim Group
Benji Marrs
Benji Marrs
Sr. Benefit Strategist

Benji is a 1998 graduate of Transylvania University with a degree in Business Administration. Since joining Bim Group in 1999, Benji has primarily served large group employers across all industries to finance benefits – with an emphasis on improving the clinical health of employees and dependents. He achieved notable success with employers in the government and healthcare sectors. He focuses on identifying cost avoidance and risk mitigation opportunities, while developing multi-year strategic plans.

Recent Insights

January 10, 2025
Affordable Care Act (PPACA)

ACA Reporting Changes for 2025

On December 23, 2024, President Biden signed into law the Paperwork Burden Reduction Act (PBRA) alleviating some burdens associated with the annual ACA reporting.  Effective for tax years beyond 2023, employers are no longer required to automatically distribute the Forms 1095-B/Cs to employees unless requested.  The Form 1095-B/Cs must still be prepared and electronically filed […]
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January 7, 2025
News

Webinar: Ensuring Your Health Plan is Ready for a Department of Labor Audit

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 1 – 2PM CST Register Now Registration Code:UBA410EW Attend this month’s webinar to learn what triggers a DOL audit and how to prepare. Key takeaways:  Gain insight into the DOL’s enforcement priorities that can trigger an audit, especially regarding compliance with the ACA, Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, and […]
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January 7, 2025
News

Wellness Programs and Smokers’ Penalties under Scrutiny

READ TIME: 5 MINUTES A recent lawsuit involving Macy’s Inc. and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is bringing attention to the way companies structure their wellness programs—particularly those that impose penalties on employees who smoke. This case highlights the potential risks for employers who charge higher health premiums to smokers and raises questions about […]
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January 7, 2025
News

December 2024 Compliance Recap

READ TIME: 7 MINUTES President Biden stepped away from proposed changes to the birth control opt-out for moral objections. The pre-deductible status of telehealth in HSA plans expired, and the CAA 2024 Gag Clause Attestation submission took effect. Biden Administration Withdraws Proposed Birth Control Benefits regulations The Biden Administration has suspended its efforts to limit […]
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