Natalie O’Brien

Natalie O'BrienAccount Manager

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Areas of Expertise
  • Employee Benefits
  • Account Management
  • HR Technology
  • Implementation
Qualifications
  • Health and Life Licenses
  • License 19068223

Natalie brings 10 years of experience in the health insurance industry, including 7 years specializing in employee benefits. As an Employee Benefits Account Manager, she partners with employers to navigate the complexities of group health insurance, guiding them through plan selection, renewals, and compliance requirements. Beyond open enrollment, Natalie serves as a year-round resource for her clients, resolving claims issues, answering employee questions, and helping businesses adapt their benefits strategy as their needs evolve.

Recent Blog Posts

  • Compensation Conversations: What Employers Should Know About Pay Discussions

    Dear HR Manager Several employees have started openly comparing salaries. Their manager is concerned because some employees have discovered differences in pay. Should we ask them to stop discussing compensation? — Caught in the Compensation Conversation   Dear Caught, The salary conversations themselves may not be the problem. The larger issue may be what employees are

    September 20, 2026
  • Caring for Others Without Losing Yourself

    Caregiving is a reality for millions of Americans. It may mean helping an aging parent get to appointments, supporting a spouse through an illness, caring for a child with additional needs, or regularly helping a friend or relative who can’t manage everything on their own. Recent research shows just how demanding these responsibilities can be.

    September 20, 2026
  • September Compliance Q&A: Key Section 125, QLE & HSA/HDHP Guidance

    9.3.26  |  HEALTH PLAN RATE INCREASE FOR COBRA PARTICIPANTS Q. For 2027, is telemedicine still allowed to be a $0 copay on HSA/HDHP plans?A. Yes, the One Big Beautiful Bill made the telehealth safe harbor permanent. Employers are free to offer no-cost telehealth services as part of an HDHP without jeopardizing the ability to make HSA contributions.

    September 20, 2026
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