Ballinger Benefit Services
Empowering Small Businesses
Expert audits, management, and benefit plans tailored for small business owners to thrive and succeed.
Business Owner Services
Tailored solutions for small business owners to optimize benefits and manage vendor relationships effectively. As your benefits broker, let us help you manage the administrative tasks. The services below are also offered to non-broker clients. We're here to partner with you in simplifying the benefits management process.
Invoice Audit Services
Monthly or quarterly audits to ensure accurate carrier invoicing and cost savings. Regularly auditing your invoices allows you to identify any discrepancies. As a reminder, some carriers will only allow a 60 day retro termination or addition.
Enrollment Meetings
Facilitating new hire and open enrollment meetings for seamless benefit plan implementation.
Carrier and Vendor Management
Expert management of carriers and vendors allowing you to spend your time growing and managing your business. You have a lot to do, don't waste your valuable time calling or emailing carriers and vendors to resolve issues. Partner with us and we will manage the process, count us to follow up on outstanding issues and update you with the progress.
Benefits on and off the exchange
As a small business owner, you may have the option to offer benefits on the exchange or off of the exchange.
Medical Options Overview
Explore medical options for small business owners on and off the exchange.
Exchange Health Plans
Learn about health plans available through the exchange for small businesses.
Off-Exchange Options
Discover alternative medical coverage options outside the exchange for small business owners.
Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP)
Small business in Georgia with up to 50 employees may be eligible for small group healthcare plans certified through Georgia Access.
Eligibility Requirements for SHOP
EIN
Up to 50 Full-time equivalent (FTE) use the FTE calculator for assistance HealthCare.gov FTE Employee Calculator
Coverage must be offered to all FTE
70% of eligible FTE who are offered coverage unless enrolled elsewhere must enroll
Office or worksite in Georgia
Invoice audits and a variety of benefit plans can significantly improve your small business operations. Regularly auditing your invoices and reviewing your benefit options is recommended for businesses of all sizes.
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