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HigginbothamCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in technical compliance guidance for employer-sponsored health and welfare benefit plans, with a strong focus on ERISA, ACA, COBRA, and HIPAA regulations. Proficient in legal research, analysis, and translating complex regulatory requirements into actionable business recommendations.
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Juris Doctor (J.D.) DegreeERISA ComplianceLegal Research SkillsHealth and Welfare Plan CompliancePresentation Skills
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Provide technical compliance guidance regarding employer-sponsored health and welfare benefit plans
- Research statutes, regulations, agency guidance, court decisions and other legal developments affecting employee benefit plans
- Analyze complex compliance questions from clients, consultants, account managers and internal stakeholders
- Translate legal and regulatory requirements into practical recommendations and implementation guidance
- Assist employers with ERISA compliance, plan documentation, disclosure obligations, Form 5500 requirements, fiduciary responsibilities and plan governance
- Provide guidance on cafeteria plans under Internal Revenue Code Section 125
- Assist with compliance issues involving HRAs, health FSAs, HSAs, wellness programs and other account-based benefit arrangements
- Support COBRA administration, HIPAA privacy and security requirements, Medicare Secondary Payer rules and benefit continuation or coordination requirements
- Advise on ACA employer mandate, eligibility, affordability, reporting and related compliance requirements
- Assist with CAA, Transparency in Coverage, prescription drug reporting, gag clause attestations, PBM transparency and emerging health plan requirements
- Analyze compliance considerations for self-funded, level-funded and fully insured benefit arrangements
- Assist with MEWAs, association health plans and other multiple-employer arrangements
- Review benefit plan documents, SPDs, wrap documents, amendments, policies, notices, vendor agreements and other benefit-related materials
- Help clients identify and correct potential compliance deficiencies
- Support benefit plan compliance audits and risk assessments
- Develop compliance checklists, guides, toolkits, model notices, FAQs, articles, presentations and other client-facing resources
- Prepare regulatory updates and compliance alerts
- Conduct webinars, seminars and training programs for clients and internal employees
- Assist with prospect meetings and capabilities presentations
- Provide technical training and support for account managers, consultants and Employee Benefits team members
- Assist the Managing Director of Compliance with the firm's compliance service strategy
- Collaborate with clients' legal counsel, tax advisors, TPAs, carriers, PBMs and other vendors
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to Compliance Specialists and other compliance team members
- Monitor federal and state legislative and regulatory developments affecting employer-sponsored benefit plans
- Participate in special projects and perform other compliance-related duties assigned by the Managing Director of Compliance
Requirements
What you’ll need- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school
- Admission to and good standing with at least one U.S. state bar
- Strong legal research, analytical and written communication skills
- Ability to interpret statutes, regulations and agency guidance and translate them into practical business guidance
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills
- Ability to communicate complex regulatory concepts effectively to clients and non-attorneys
- Minimal travel (2-4 days per month)
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to lift 25 pounds
- Repeated use of sight to read documents and computer screens
- Repeated use of hearing and speech to communicate on telephone and in person
- Repetitive hand movements, such as keyboarding, writing, and 10-key
- Walking, bending, sitting, reaching, and stretching in all directions
- Preferred: experience in employee benefits, ERISA, health and welfare plan compliance, insurance, employment law or a related practice area
- Preferred: experience working for an employee benefits brokerage, consulting firm, law firm, insurance carrier, TPA or benefits department
- Familiarity with ERISA, ACA, COBRA, HIPAA, Internal Revenue Code Sections 105 and 125, CAA, MHPAEA and related employee benefits requirements
- Experience presenting webinars, client seminars, capabilities presentations or professional training programs
- Applied Epic experience preferred, or knowledge of a similar Agency Management System (AMS) acceptable
Benefits
Comp & perks- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- Prescription drug coverage
- 401K
- Equity incentive plan
- Multiple supplemental benefits for physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing
- Employee Wellness Program
- Company-paid holidays
- PTO
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Hard Skills
Compliance AnalysisStatute InterpretationRegulatory GuidancePlan DocumentationFiduciary ResponsibilitiesForm 5500 RequirementsCafeteria PlansCompliance AuditsRisk AssessmentsClient Training
Soft Skills
Analytical SkillsWritten CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsPresentation SkillsCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft Office SuiteApplied EpicAgency Management System (AMS)
Certifications & Qualifications
Admission to U.S. State Bar
Industry Keywords
Employee BenefitsHealth PlansCOBRA AdministrationHIPAA ComplianceInternal Revenue CodeCAATransparency in CoverageMultiple-Employer ArrangementsWellness ProgramsInsurance Compliance