Employee Benefits Consulting
Strategic Benefits Planning for Small Businesses
Navigating employee benefits doesn’t have to be a headache. We simplify the process for small businesses like yours, designing competitive, cost-effective plans that help you make a smarter investment in your company’s most valuable asset: your people.
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How Benefits Impact Your Bottom Line
Studies show that companies with strong benefits packages see significant cost savings and attract top talent more easily. Plus, satisfied employees are more likely to stay, reducing the cost of turnover.
Your Trusted Advisor for All Your Employee Benefit Needs
Stop drowning in benefits administration. We’ll reduce the burden on your HR team by overseeing renewals, managing vendors, and supporting you throughout the entire plan lifecycle. Let us sweat the small stuff, so you can focus on growing your business.
Renewal Management
Secure the rates and plans that work for your business. We’ll navigate your renewals to optimize your benefits and control costs.
- Optimal plan sourcing from vendors and carriers
- Employer/employee cost management
- Contribution strategy
- Clear budget documentation
Vendor Management
Eliminate vendor headaches. We handle all communication and management, so your benefits run smoothly and efficiently.
- Vendor setup and plan implementation
- Prompt vendor communications
- Performance management and strategy to align with client needs
Year-Round Support
Get fast answers and proactive guidance whenever you need it. We’re your dedicated partner for ongoing benefits success.
- Plan administration and claimant issues
- Open enrollment process
- Regulatory compliance management
- Accurate summary plan descriptions
Customizable, Cost-Effective Benefit Solutions
Give your employees the benefits they truly value, without the added stress. We’ll guide you through a range of core and voluntary options, helping your team get the customized coverage they need, while you maintain control and simplicity.
- Comprehensive Health Coverage
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
- Life & Disability insurance
- Retirement Planning
- Supplemental Insurance
- Voluntary Benefits
Experience the SC&H Difference
You’re never just a number here. With SC&H in your corner, you can make sure your employees receive the benefits that suit their needs at a price that works for your company.
We work for you, not the insurance company
We’re your advocate, not an insurance company’s salesperson. We work solely for you, delivering the right benefits without any ties to specific providers.
Reduce your HR team’s responsibilities
We act as an extension of your team—vetting carriers, building plans, and maintaining relationships—so you can focus on growing your business.
Year-round, white-glove experience
You won’t be working with junior staff – you’ll be working with an experienced broker who can give you a local perspective and make sure nothing falls through the cracks.
Is Your Current Provider Meeting Your Needs?
If you are experiencing any of the following issues, it could be time to reevaluate your benefits package or your broker.
- Costs keep rising and you don’t know why
- Your employees have raised concerns about your current plan
- Your needs have outgrown your current provider
Don’t let the comfort of your current situation jeopardize the needs of your employees! Book a meeting with us and let’s take a deeper look at your package.
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Employee Benefit FAQs
We provide year-round support to your company and have an open line of communication with your CFO and HR team. We provide yearly informational meetings with your company to make sure your entire workforce is educated on the plan details.
We work for you, not the insurance companies. And we support your business year-round, not just during open enrollment! We provide unbiased advice and cost-effective, strategic benefits planning, without being tied to any particular provider.
At SC&H, we like to reevaluate our clients’ plans 90 days before their enrollment period starts. With new clients, we like to start the conversations with you 6 months in advance to make sure we can come in and really understand your business before we help you find the right carrier for you.
Doing it yourself means dealing directly with the carrier, which can bring a lot of headaches. By using an employee benefits consultant, you can leave the difficult conversations to them and focus on other important aspects of your business.
We employ various strategies to control healthcare costs, including plan design optimization, wellness program implementation, and negotiation with providers. We focus on long-term cost containment while ensuring your employees have access to quality care.
Yes, we provide comprehensive support during open enrollment, including employee education, enrollment system management, and addressing employee questions. We strive to make the enrollment process smooth and efficient for both you and your employees.
Let’s Chat About Your Benefit Needs
Let’s make employee benefits easy. We’ll work with you to create a plan that fits your budget and keeps your team happy.
Schedule a ConsultationFootnotes
- https://businessolver.com/resources/2025-benefits-insights-report/?submissionGuid=adf59736-5a77-41d8-983b-f15d089675a9 ↩︎
- https://digitalasset.intuit.com/render/content/dam/intuit/sbseg/en_us/Blog/product-qbo/IntuitQB-2024AllstateHealthSolutionsBenefitsSurvey-FINAL.pdf ↩︎
- https://www.aflac.com/docs/awr/pdf/2024-trends-and-topics/2024-aflac-awr-the-state-of-workplace-benefits-and-enrollment.pdf ↩︎
