Dustin Stacy - Bim Group
Dustin Stacy
Dustin Stacy
President / Sr. Benefit Consultant

Dustin Stacy is a Sr. Benefit Consultant with Bim Group, a preeminent employee benefits consulting and brokerage firm. Bim Group is a recognized industry leader with a team of 30 dedicated professionals working to meet the needs of 450+ employer clients who employ over 70,000 employees. Clients embody a range of industries including manufacturing, health care, coal, equine, construction, legal, education and retail.

After graduating Cum Laude from Georgetown College in 1999, Dustin’s career path began in the health care industry with initial experience focused on consulting with hospitals and physician groups regarding licensure and reimbursement analysis. Dustin’s insight in relation to provider data analytics yields a unique perspective in understanding health plan performance.

As a Consultant, Dustin utilizes outcome-based strategies in all aspects of large employer benefit planning and advising, with a particular emphasis on self-funded financing arrangements. Dustin’s expertise in health care financing, budgeting, network analysis, reinsurance, PBM carve-out arrangements, and strategy development make him an invaluable resource to Bim Group, as well as its clients.

Recent Insights

January 23, 2025
News

Rising ERISA Class-Action Lawsuits over Tobacco Surcharges in Health Plans

READ TIME: 5 MINUTES A wave of ERISA class-action lawsuits is challenging tobacco surcharge programs in employer-sponsored health plans across the U.S. These cases center on potential fiduciary breaches, with plaintiffs arguing that surcharges added to tobacco users’ premiums are not compliant with federal laws such as the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), the […]
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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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