Eric Okerblad

About Eric Okerblad

Life and Health Insurance License and certified Health Insurance Advisor (HIA)- Working toward Certified Employee Benefit Specialist (CEBS) designation - Former Member Atlanta Health Underwriters Association - Skillful in benefit customization and design. This includes creating, developing, presenting and executing corporate strategies in order to meet client benefit program needs within the corporate budget- Expert in all MS Office products - Respected as an Account Manager and Project Leader. I am an advocate of the team approach with a team-player mindset - Account Management/Cross Selling Projects/Insurance Lines of Business - Developing/Implementing Benefit Program Strategies - Analysis and Evaluation of Benefit Program budgets - Experience in self-funded healthcare and ancillary products - ERISA, COBRA, FMLA, HIPAA Legal Compliance - Client management and benefit consulting on a strategic level - Self-funded Claim review and analysis - Medicare Advantage/Supplement Expertise - Medicare Part D Subsidy Administrator - Annual Renewal and Open Enrollment Implementation - Benchmark Studies - Voluntary/Worksite Benefit Plans - Compliance Officer/Southeast Regional Auditor - Market Trending - Contract Negotiation Specialties: Health and Welfare Consulting Consumer Driven Health Strategy PBM/Pharmacy Benefit Management National Account Management Works with Primarily C-Suite and Top Level Executives Healthcare Reform VCG is a Benefits and HR advisory firm specializing in Employee Benefits, Health Care Reform, Workplace Wellness, Executive and Employee Communications, Medical Child Support Order Administration, Human Resources, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Compliance.

Experience

1. Health and Welfare Benefits - Senior Consultant

   Vcg Benefits And Hr Advisors

   Jan 2010 — Present

   Account Manager/Senior Employee Benefits ConsultantEric has more than 25 years of experience developing and executing health care strategies for organizations of various sizes – from mid-market to multi-national companies. Eric consults in the following areas:•Employee benefits design and pricing•Health care/ancillary benefits strategy•Benefits compliance•Health care reform•Benefits policies and proceduresDuring his career, Eric has advised commercial, educational, and health care employers in the employee benefits arena. He has extensive experience helping organizations design benefits that meet their recruitment, employee retention, and financial goals. Eric has done considerable work in the areas of funding alternatives, multiple benefit plan/network designs, consumer-driven health plans and ancillary plans.Prior to his insurance career, Eric served as Executive Director for a prominent non-profit organization. Eric received a Bachelor of Science degree in Education and Biology from Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois.VCG is a Benefits and HR advisory firm specializing in Employee Benefits, Health Care Reform, Workplace Wellness, Executive and Employee Communications, Medical Child Support Order Administration, Human Resources, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Compliance-

Education

• Millikin University

  Bachelor of Science degree, Education and Biology - Double Major

  1974 — 1979