Jamey Bennett - Bim Group
Jamey Bennett
Jamey Bennett
Sr. Benefit Advisor

Jamey is a 1983 graduate of Morehead State University where he earned a degree in Bachelor of University Studies in addition to excelling as a college athlete in baseball.  As a thirty five year career professional in employee benefits, Jamey provides his clients with experienced consulting in all aspects of plan management with emphasis on plan design, financing, and employee communication.

Jamey is recognized for actively giving back to his community in addition to serving on the Board of Trustees of Frankfort Regional Medical Center. Jamey is also active in industry affairs as a board member of the Kentucky Association of Health Underwriters.

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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