employee benefit consulting
The employee benefit planning process is constantly evolving and has become increasingly complex. It is difficult for decision makers to remain current and aware of new benefit strategies available in the marketplace. Howell partners with employers of all sizes to eliminate the guesswork and confusion associated with implementing and perpetuating competitive and affordable solutions. Howell provides comprehensive and customized benefits consulting and administration that address strategic business goals. We have built our reputation on outstanding customer service, attention to detail, technological innovation and creativity. As a result, our clients have been able to control benefit costs over extended periods of time, improve workflow efficiencies and enhance employee morale.
Services available from Howell:
Benefit Evaluation and Strategic Planning - Review existing plans, future needs and trends
- Evaluate various plan options
- Develop plan designs and creative solutions
- Create long term strategic plan and timeline
- Engage employer in strategic discussions
- Establish employee cost-sharing policy
Budget Cost Control Services - Analyze current employer benefit costs
- Ensure benefit plan aligns with strategic goals
- Evaluate Insured and Self Insured options
- Create budget spreadsheet outlining annual costs
Product Carrier Selection - Identify carrier specifications and initiate bidding process
- Analyze carrier responses, plans and costs
- Evaluate carriers, including network accessibility match
- Negotiate with carriers and present options
Merger/Acquisition and National Account Consulting - Conduct reviews for employee benefit plans including benefit and financial analysis
- Identify areas of conflict and potential liabilities
- Recommend strategies and provide communications for integrating benefits management and human capital processes
- Provide on-going consulting to address "after the sale" benefits management and human capital issues
| | Employee Enrollment - Manage employee enrollment process
- Develop communication plan for open enrollment
- Conduct face-to-face and webinar enrollment meetings
- Produce announcement letters and benefit outline summaries
- Build customized employer website with benefit communication material
Ongoing Benefit Management Carrier Relationship Services - Provide integrated online enrollment and HRMS
- Review carrier documents and contracts
- Coordinate and distribute booklets and ID cards
- Review Summary Plan Descriptions
- Manage carrier relationships
- Act as liaison between carrier and employer
- Provide customer service representatives for employer's HR staff
- Conduct compliance and document review
Collective Bargaining Benefit Strategy - Consult with management, before and during collective bargaining negotiations to develop strategic benefit approach and cost projections
- Serve as employee benefit resource through bargaining sessions
- Develop and conduct communications regarding benefits to union membership after negotiations
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Howell serves the following cities and surrounding communities:
Allentown, Atlantic City, Bala Cynwyd, Bartonsville, Bellefonte, Berwick, Bethlehem, Binghamton, Bloomsburg, Camden, Carbondale, Carlisle, Center Valley, Cherry Hill, Clarks Summit, Cressona, Danbury, Danville, Dover, East Hanover, Easton, Edison, Elmira, Fort Washington, Frackville, Hackettstown, Harrisburg, Hatboro, Hazleton, Hershey, Honesdale, Ithaca, Johnson City, King Of Prussia, Kutztown, Lancaster, Lehigh Valley, Lehighton, Malvern, Mechanicsburg, Media, Netcong, New York, Newark, Newburgh, Norristown, Parsippany, Patterson, Plymouth Meeting, Reading, Roseland, Scranton, Shippensburg, Sparta, Stanhope, State College, Stroudsburg, Susquehanna, Tarrytown, Trenton, Tunkhannock, University Park, Upper Darby, Washington, West Chester, Wilkes-Barre, Wilkes Barre, Williamsport, Woodbury, York