Every decision you make about your benefits strategy shapes the health of your business and the well-being of your employees. That’s why our benefits consulting approach is built on transparency, precision, and long-term partnership.
We start with your goals, then dig deep into the marketplace—reviewing every plan across every carrier, with your team’s needs in mind. Our analysts bring clarity to complex data, helping you navigate fully insured and self-funded models, contribution structures, cost-sharing strategies, and evolving benefit trends.
Whether you’re evaluating voluntary products, looking for innovative plan design, or seeking better alignment with your HR goals, we provide the insights and support to move your business forward with confidence.
Leading Employee Benefits Services for Michigan
Creating a meaningful benefits package shouldn’t feel like just another task—it should feel like progress. We know you have a business to run and a team to support, so we step in with thoughtful guidance and deep industry insight. From innovative plan design to long-term partnership, our benefits consulting services are built around your goals. You’ll work with an experienced team that manages every aspect of your benefits year-round, with strategy, analysis, and communication woven into every step.
The Key to Better Employee Benefits Administration
Balancing business operations with employee needs is no easy feat. You’re leading teams, managing clients, and making high-stakes decisions every day—then comes the added complexity of building and maintaining a benefits plan that truly supports your workforce. We understand how demanding that can feel, which is why our benefits administration services are designed to lift that burden.
From day one, you’re paired with a dedicated team that handles the full scope of your benefits—from enrollment support and compliance tracking to day-to-day employee questions and strategic updates. You’ll never have to chase down answers or wonder who’s managing what.
Through our Austin 365 process, we stay active throughout the year, preparing for renewal in advance and constantly looking for ways to fine-tune our strategy for you. Every interaction is backed by our commitment to clarity, consistency, and care. Whether it’s a quick email or a dedicated planning session, we’re here to support your team and help you create a benefits experience that works—day in and day out.
Michigan’s Common Employee Benefits Questions
Austin Benefits Group brings the insight, tools, and creativity required to design insurance solutions that fit real people, not just job titles.
We dive into your goals, explore the unique makeup of your workforce, and bring forward-thinking ideas to the table. From deep market research to fully ACA-compliant plans and integrated health and wellness programs, we build flexible options that feel personal, because they are. It’s about listening first, then delivering a solution that speaks to the needs of both leadership and employees—bringing value to your business and support to your team.
You’ll work with a consistent team throughout the year—your Account Manager, Benefits Analyst, Communications Specialist, and Enrollment Specialist—who stay fully engaged from strategy to renewal. Together, we build more than just a plan; we build a benefits experience that drives employee satisfaction, controls rising healthcare costs, and supports your company culture.
Our benefits administration software, SmartBenefits Online, was built with real people in mind—those managing the plans and those using them. It’s intuitive, accessible, and designed to meet the needs of today’s modern workforce.
Whether your employees are enrolling for the first time or checking on their deductibles during an emergency, they can count on 24/7 access to everything they need.
The platform is easy to navigate, guiding users step-by-step through available plans so they can make informed choices without confusion. With built-in tracking, administrators can follow enrollment progress in real time, eliminating guesswork and reducing paperwork.
Everything is stored securely in one place, and the mobile app adds extra flexibility for employees on the go. Behind the software is a team that stays with you from start to finish, helping you launch, manage, and support your program in a way that feels simple, smart, and seamless.
Designing employee benefits isn’t just about checking boxes—it’s about creating a better experience for the people who keep your business running. We build custom benefits programs that are thoughtfully structured to reflect your team’s needs, your company’s culture, and your long-term goals.
From fully and self-insured products to consumer-driven healthcare plans and HDHP options, we offer a wide range of coverage that makes sense for your workforce. Enrollment is simplified, communication is clear, and every decision is backed by real data and insight. Our plans are built to drive employee engagement, retention, and satisfaction across all levels of your organization.
Alongside your benefits strategy, our dedicated HR advisors are available to support you with best practices, compliance guidance, and everyday questions—from staffing matters to handbook updates. It’s a full-service experience that supports your internal team and gives your employees a benefits package they’ll truly value.
Some of the voluntary benefits we offer include:
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Your people are the heart of your organization, and building a benefits package that reflects their value is one of the smartest investments you can make. Whether your team is growing past 25 or thriving beyond 5,000, their needs will shift, stretch, and evolve—so your benefits strategy should, too. That’s where we come in.
Get the kind of support that shows up when it matters most. With a dedicated team of HR and benefits experts by your side, you’ll never be left wondering who to call or when help will arrive.
From your CEO to your front desk team, we’re here year-round—ready to jump in by phone, email, text, or in person. This is what real partnership looks like: responsive, personal, and built around your success.
