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Alliant Employee Benefits – About Us

At Alliant, we partner with employers to design, implement, and manage employee benefit programs that balance cost control with employee well-being. Our approach is data-driven, consultative, and tailored to each organization, helping HR leaders and executives navigate complex healthcare trends, compliance requirements, and workforce needs. From medical and ph

armacy strategy to voluntary benefits, compliance, analytics, and employee education, we deliver innovative solutions that strengthen recruitment, retention, and overall organizational health. About Britt and Adam

As part of the Alliant Employee Benefits team, Britt and Adam focus on building strong relationships with employers, guiding them through strategic benefit planning, and connecting them with resources that drive better outcomes for their employees. Together, they bring a mix of consultative expertise, market knowledge, and personalized service to ensure clients have the support and insights needed to make confident, results-driven decisions.

09/01/2026

If your benefits broker isn’t talking to you about technology and AI, you might already be behind the curve.

Remember Blockbuster? Circuit City? They were doing just fine… until they weren’t. 😂

That’s what makes Alliant + Nava so exciting—combining AI-native technology with human expertise to make benefits smarter, simpler, and more effective.

AI-native. Human-backed. Advisor-led.

And if your broker’s latest tech innovation is emailing you another PDF… we should probably talk. 😉

08/28/2026

🧀 Fast Facts Friday: Wisconsin Edition! 🏈

Before we head into the weekend, here are a few employee benefits compliance updates worth having on your radar:

🧀 Wellness Program Relief

Federal agencies issued new guidance providing enforcement relief related to when wellness rewards must be provided after an individual satisfies a reasonable alternative standard.

🏈 No Surprises Act & IDR Claims

Alliant Compliance has a new FAQ to help self-funded plan sponsors navigate potentially ineligible Independent Dispute Resolution claims, including TPA requests, stop-loss considerations, and potential legal implications.

🍺 FAQ of the Week:

Can an employer let an employee change their benefit election mid-year without an IRS-permitted qualifying event?

Generally, no. Making exceptions outside IRS rules can create Section 125 compliance issues and potential problems with carriers or stop-loss providers.

Three updates to keep you informed—and thankfully, no compliance version of the Lambeau Leap required.

Happy Friday, and Go Pack Go! 💚💛

08/26/2026

Today was my son’s very first day of school. 🎒

Watching him walk through those doors reminded me of something we sometimes lose sight of in employee benefits:

Behind every benefit decision is a person and a family.

Parents, caregivers, spouses, and employees navigating life’s biggest moments.

The best benefits strategies aren’t just about plans, rates, and renewals. They’re about supporting people through the moments that matter most.

Today, our family had one of those moments. ❤️

08/21/2026

It’s Friday, which means another round of Fast Facts Friday!

This week’s employee benefits compliance update covers a few important topics employers should have on their radar:

🔹 Point Solutions – Mental health, fertility, fitness, concierge care, and other specialized solutions can create additional compliance obligations depending on the benefits they provide.

🔹 COBRA – Is a benefit subject to COBRA? A key question is whether the program provides “medical care.” Medical, dental, vision, certain EAPs, HRAs, and some wellness programs may fall under COBRA requirements.

🔹 Missed the Form 5500 deadline? – Employers that missed the July 31 deadline may be able to correct the failure through the DOL’s Delinquent Filer Voluntary Compliance Program (DFVCP) and take advantage of reduced penalties.

As benefit programs continue to evolve, it’s important to make sure compliance evolves with them.

Check out this week’s Fast Facts Friday for more details, and feel free to reach out with any questions.

08/07/2026

🧀 Fast Facts Friday: More Than 50 Employees? Maybe… Maybe Not.

When employers think about ACA compliance, one of the biggest misconceptions is that Applicable Large Employer (ALE) status is determined by the number of employees at a single company.

Not always.

If your organization is part of a controlled group, the IRS requires you to aggregate employees across related entities when determining ALE status. That means a company with fewer than 50 employees could still be subject to the ACA’s employer mandate if the combined group exceeds the threshold. FFF - 08072026.pdf

This week’s compliance update also highlights:
✅ Proper handling of Health FSA forfeitures under IRS and ERISA rules. FFF - 08072026.pdf
✅ A reminder on employer responsibilities for USERRA health coverage continuation. FFF - 08072026.pdf

As benefit regulations continue to evolve, staying ahead of these details can help employers avoid costly compliance issues.

Question for my HR and finance network: Have controlled group rules ever created unexpected compliance challenges for your organization or a client?

07/31/2026

🍂 August is almost here. Is your employee benefits strategy ready?

Summer in Wisconsin has a way of flying by. Before we know it, county fairs will give way to football weekends, kids will be back in school, and employers will be deep into renewal season.

Now is the time to start planning—not reacting.

This week’s compliance updates included:
✔️ A proposed DOL electronic disclosure safe harbor that could modernize how employers deliver ERISA-required notices.
✔️ Proposed legislation that would simplify the Form 5500 filing process.
✔️ An important reminder about COBRA and Medicare enrollment that could help employees avoid costly coverage gaps.

Compliance matters—but strategy matters even more.

The organizations that achieve the best long-term outcomes don’t wait until October to review their benefits. They use August and September to benchmark their plans, evaluate funding options, analyze healthcare cost drivers, and develop a strategy before renewal deadlines arrive.

If you’re a Wisconsin employer, now is an excellent time to ask:

Are you planning for your renewal—or planning your benefits strategy?

I’d be happy to compare notes and share what we’re seeing across the Wisconsin market.

07/24/2026

☀️ Friday Fast Facts for Wisconsin Employers

As we head into another great Wisconsin weekend, here's one compliance update that should be on every employer's radar.

📈 The IRS has increased the ACA affordability threshold to 10.22% for 2027, giving employers a little more flexibility when designing employee contributions for health plans.

This week's Fast Facts also covers:

✅ ACA break-in-service rules for returning employees

✅ DCAP strategies to help employees avoid forfeiting dependent care funds during extended leaves of absence

The best time to prepare for next year's compliance requirements is before open enrollment planning begins.

At Alliant, we're helping Wisconsin employers navigate these changes while building benefit strategies that attract and retain great employees, not just stay compliant.

If you'd like to compare notes or get a fresh perspective on your benefits strategy, I'd be happy to connect.

Have a fantastic weekend, enjoy everything our great state has to offer, and...

Go Brewers! ⚾🧀

07/17/2026

The smoky skies and summer heat across Wisconsin this week have been a good reminder that some of the biggest risks aren’t always the most obvious.

The same is true with employee benefits.

One compliance issue I continue to see catch employers off guard is the accidental creation of a Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangement (MEWA). What may seem like a practical way to share health plan costs can create significant compliance, administrative, and financial challenges if unrelated employers or individuals are covered under the same plan.

As we move into planning season for 2027, it’s a great time to ask:

✔️ Is our benefits strategy still aligned with our business?
✔️ Are we evaluating all available funding options?
✔️ Have we identified hidden compliance risks before renewal season?

The second half of the year is when the best decisions are made—not when renewal deadlines force them.

Stay cool, stay safe, and here’s hoping for some clear Wisconsin skies this weekend.

07/10/2026

🏕️ Friday Fast Facts for Wisconsin & Midwest Employers

As Congress continues debating healthcare policy, employers don't need to make changes today, but it's a good reminder that benefits strategy should always be evolving, not reacting.
This week's highlights:

🔹 Healthcare proposals in Washington could eventually expand HSA eligibility, require first-dollar coverage for certain primary care and behavioral health services, and reshape employer-sponsored health plans if portions are included in future legislation.
🔹 Dependent Care FSA Reminder: With summer in full swing, many day camps, including sports, STEM, and arts camps, may qualify for reimbursement. Overnight camps and summer school generally do not.
🔹 HSA Tip: Employees can typically adjust their HSA payroll contributions at least monthly, even without a qualifying life event, something many people don't realize.

For HR and business leaders, staying ahead of these developments can make a real difference in employee communication and long-term benefits planning.

At Alliant, we're committed to helping employers understand what's changing, what's coming next, and what requires action, without creating unnecessary disruption.

Wishing everyone across Wisconsin and the Midwest a fantastic weekend! Whether you're on the lake, at the cabin, cheering on a local ball team, or firing up the grill, I hope you get a chance to enjoy everything that makes summer here special.

07/09/2026

We’ve officially crossed the halfway point of 2026, which means one thing across the Midwest, renewal strategy season is here.

Whether you’re a manufacturer in Eau Claire, a family-owned business in Rice Lake, or a growing employer anywhere across Wisconsin, the next few months will shape your 2027 benefits strategy.

One theme continues to stand out: healthcare costs aren’t increasing evenly, they’re concentrating. A small number of large claims, specialty medications, leave management, and funding decisions are driving a disproportionate share of employer spend. The answer isn’t adding more point solutions. It’s understanding where your plan’s biggest opportunities actually exist.

Now is the ideal time to ask a few important questions:
• Are your largest cost drivers visible?
• Is your pharmacy strategy built for today’s realities?
• Is your funding approach aligned with your organization’s risk tolerance?
• Are you heading into renewal proactively, or reacting when the numbers arrive?

The best strategies aren’t built in November. They’re built now.

If you’d like a data-driven mid-year review of your employee benefits strategy before renewal discussions begin, I’d be happy to connect.

👉 Request your complimentary Mid-Year Benefits Review:

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