Employer Services / Communication & Education
Human Resource Assistance

Complex information, increasing demands and limited resources are just some of the challenges organizations face when implementing a benefits plan. Our experienced staff – with the help of unparalleled services available through our affiliation with United Benefit Advisors – eases the process by working collaboratively as an extension of your HR department. Among the valuable resources Cornerstone offers your in-house team are:

• Ask Larry
  HR professionals can submit questions about labor law issues to Cornerstone team member and noted benefits attorney Larry Grudzien, Esq., and get accurate responses to their specific inquiries – all online. Click on the link above for more information.
  
  
• HR Insider^®
  In each issue of Cornerstone Updates, you’ll find HR Insider, a monthly electronic newsletter that advises clients on topical employment issues such as paid time off, FLSA and more. Click on the link above for more information.

• Employee Resource Center
  To help employees fine answers to their healthcare questions and become more proactive about their health and lifestyle decisions, the employee resource center offers a collection of carefully selected, comprehensive health, wellness and financial websites.
  
  
• Plan Evaluator
  Using individualized information on claims, plan design and premiums, this online tool – available through the employee web portal – helps participants determine which plan option best suits their needs.

• Benchmark Surveys
  Every year, UBA issues a health plan survey to small and large employers to asses local and national trends in plan design, copays, cost per employee and more. Clients can then access the results to benchmark their plan against others by region, industry or size.

• Dependent/Medical Claims Audits
  Our trained audit staff can help you improve accuracy, recover erroneous expenses and help ensure future compliance through a comprehensive claims audit.  
  
  
• Legislative Updates
  Cornerstone closely monitors pending legislation and updates clients on how the changes may impact your plan with a monthly Client Advisory Bulletin. Cornerstone team member and noted benefits attorney Larry Grudzien, Esq., also hosts regular seminars and webinars on more involved laws and regulations to ensure your continued compliance. 
  
  
• Seminars & Webinars
  All Cornerstone clients are invited and encouraged to take part in our year-long seminar series designed to keep HR and finance professionals abreast of the latest benefits and healthcare issues. From topics like Medicare Part D to consumer-driven strategies, our interactive sessions feature Cornerstone’s consultants, local experts and proven resources who offer timely insight into current solutions and next steps.