Benji Marrs
Sr. Benefit Consultant
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
Vendor Fee Transparency under the CAA
READ TIME: 5 MINUTES The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA) introduced a major shift in the way group health plan vendors must disclose their compensation and plan sponsors must oversee it. Plan fiduciaries have a continuing duty to ensure vendor fees are reasonable under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA). Vendor Disclosure Requirements Under […]
Read moreNew ACA FAQ on Fertility Benefits
READ TIME: 5 MINUTES On Oct. 16, 2025, the Departments of Treasury, Labor (DOL), and Health and Human Services (HHS) (“the Agencies”) jointly issued FAQs About Affordable Care Act Implementation Part 72 to clarify how fertility-related benefits may qualify as “excepted benefits” under existing federal regulations. The FAQs address how employers may offer fertility coverage […]
Read moreWebinar: ACA Primer for Group Health Plans
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 2-3PM EST Register Now Registration Code: UBA410EW Attend this month’s webinar to gain a foundational overview of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) including historical context and political challenges to its goal of expanding healthcare coverage, improving quality, and containing costs. Key Takeaways Learn about key components, such as managing variable-hour and seasonal […]
Read moreGetting Your Team to See the Value in Their Benefits
Most employers want to provide a comprehensive, holistic benefits package to their employees. However, with all of the other hats leadership must wear, it can be a challenge to communicate all the various facets of what is available to employees, let alone in an effective and engaging way. As a result, employees often struggle to […]
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