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The Generous Benefits Podcast
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Hosted by Amanda Brummitt, The Generous Benefits Podcast features candid conversations with benefits experts on what’s working, what’s changing, and what’s next in employee benefits. Each episode offers insights from the front lines where brokers help businesses navigate costs, compliance challenges, and creative solutions. Whether you’re an HR leader, CFO, or business owner, this podcast delivers real-world advice with a human touch.
Episodes
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Healthcare Savings Employees May Be Missing
David Tucker of eInsights explains employees can navigate healthcare expenses and savings through tax-advantaged HSAs and plan rewards to nonprofit hospital charity (501) programs and undiscovered insurance. Learn when to use cash-pay pricing, how hospitals discover billable coverage, and what...
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Understanding Your Health Plan Renewal
Bret Brummitt and Mattison O'Neal of Generous Benefits talk about navigating January 1st health plan renewals. They explain what appears (and what doesn’t) in renewal packets, common things to watch like lasers, and when and how to push back or take your plan to market. The guests emphasize...
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Hiring Right
Host Amanda Brummitt speaks with talent expert Stefan Werdegar about how to hire the right people by writing realistic job descriptions, running focused interviews, using validated assessments, and aligning culture expectations. They emphasize the high return of effective onboarding and...
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Using AI to Improve the Conversation with Your Benefits Broker
Bret Brummitt talks about using AI tools like Claude, ChatGPT, and Gemini to improve conversations with benefits brokers during renewals. They discuss practical tips—how to craft clear prompts, verify AI sources, protect sensitive data, and use AI to generate strategy and action plans rather than...
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Leaders Who Coach
On the Generous Benefits Podcast, Amanda Brummitt and Jessica Taylor explore coaching as a leadership skill. Jessica returns to the show to explain how leaders can coach their own teams, what coaching looks like in real conversations, when its the right tool, and why proactive coaching…
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Employment Agreements and Non-Competes: What HR Needs to Know
Host Amanda Brummitt speaks with attorney Amanda Hill about employment agreements, key contract terms, and how HR leaders should approach hiring, termination, and negotiation. They cover termination notice periods, the importance of clear compensation and bonus language, and strategies for...
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Five Minutes or Less: Improving Engagement, Trust, and Culture
Host Amanda Brummitt speaks with Samantha "Sami" Hickert about how everyday, five-minute interactions build trust, engagement, and a people-first culture. Samantha shares concrete habits leaders can use immediately, including the 10-5 hallway greeting, meeting prompts, quick "pick-me-up" photo...
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Narrow Networks and Community Owned Health Plans
In this episode Bret Brummitt breaks down tiered and narrow provider networks, reference-based pricing, and community-owned health plans, explaining how these models work and why employers are exploring them as cost-saving alternatives. He covers member steerage strategies, concierge support,...
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When is Executive Coaching the Answer?
Welcome to the Generous Benefits Podcast with host Amanda Brummitt. In this episode, coaches Jessica Taylor and Kenzi Judge explain what executive coaching is, how it differs from consulting, mentoring, therapy, and life coaching, and when organizations should invest in coaching for leaders. They...
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Creating a Resilient Workplace
Host Amanda Brummitt talks with Joyce Odidison about reframing resilience as a systems issue, not just an individual trait. Joyce explains her nine-dimensional well-being model and how leaders, benefits, and culture can prevent burnout by addressing strain early. The episode offers practical…
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Stop-Loss Demystified
Host Amanda Brummitt speaks with Tom Walaszek about the roles of brokers, MGUs, TPAs, medical carriers, and stop-loss carriers. Tom explains what stop-loss is, how level-funded and self-funded options differ, and why plan mirroring, runouts, and contract wording matter for employers. The episode...
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Why Payroll Matters
On the Generous Benefits Podcast, host Amanda Brummitt interviews Connor Vining from ProLiant about why payroll is far more than a back-office task. They discuss payroll as the hub of employee data, the compliance and legal risks of mistakes, and how payroll affects employee trust and benefits...
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Containing Costs on Infusible Drugs Starts with Vendor Alignment
Host Amanda Brummitt interviews Ali Goodwin of TrueScripts on the complexities and costs of infusible and injectable drugs in employer health plans. Ali explains the difference between infusion and injection drugs, why site of care matters, what J‑code conversion is, and how pharmacy benefit...
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When Does it Make Sense to Use a PEO?
Host Amanda Brummitt talks with Bret Brummitt of Generous Benefits about Professional Employer Organizations (PEOs): what they are, how they work, and when they make sense for an employer. They cover PEO pitches like purchasing power and unemployment tax savings, variations in PEO services…
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The HR Leader’s Guide to Smarter Benefits
Amanda Brummitt interviews Stephanie M. Porrino, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CHVA, Director of Human Resources at Hendry Marine Industries, Inc., about practical, people-first cost containment strategies. They discuss reference-based pricing, onsite primary care clinics, independent PBMs, using data to…
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A Pharmacy That's Truly In Sync
In this episode Amanda Brummitt talks with Sachie Stover of HaloScrips about the broken traditional pharmacy model and how a transparent, service-focused approach improves member experience, adherence, and employer cost management. They explain HaloScrips' medication sync program, clear pricing,...
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What Employees Really Think About Open Enrollment
Welcome to the Generous Benefits Podcast with Amanda Brummitt and guest Tracy Daniels. This episode breaks down common open enrollment misconceptions, frequent employee frustrations, and practical steps employers can take to simplify communications and support better decision-making. Tracy…
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Understanding State Continuation Coverage
On this episode of the Generous Benefits Podcast, host Amanda Brummitt speaks with benefits strategist Bret Brummitt about state continuation coverage ("mini‑COBRA"). They explain who is eligible, how it differs from federal COBRA, common employer mistakes, administrative steps, and the financial...
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Mental Health’s ROI for Employers
On this episode of the Generous Benefits Podcast Amanda Brummitt talks with William "Billy" Schroeder of Just Mind Counseling about why workplace mental health is now a business and humanity imperative. They discuss the real costs of ignoring mental health, how quality care reduces ER visits and...
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Culture You Can Measure
Dr. Sarah Matt and Amy Gurske share about company culture, why trust and communication are the most important indicators, and how human-centered technology can reveal and repair problems before they escalate. They discuss practical tactics for leaders — from floor-level presence to better...
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Culture That Scales — Building Connection on a Distributed Team
Host Amanda Brummitt talks with Ariel Bradford and Amanda Boyer from Solar Insure about building a strong, people-first culture in a remote-first company. They explain how culture shows up day-to-day and why leadership alignment matters. The episode shares practical, repeatable tactics — what to...
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Fiduciary Duty Unpacked: What Employers Must Know Under the CAA
In this episode Amanda Brummitt interviews Sarah Borders of Benefits Compliance Solutions about the Consolidated Appropriations Act’s fiduciary expectations for health plans. They cover who qualifies as a fiduciary, how duties mirror retirement plan rules, and what employers must document…
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Understanding Hospital Billing
Today, we’re demystifying hospital billing with Dr. Kevin Stevenson, a board-certified healthcare executive that has led strategic operations in multiple health systems bringing a broad view of how hospitals actually function. In this episode, Kevin breaks down how pricing and payments really…
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Beyond Profit: Cash Flow, Capacity, and Culture
On this episode of the Generous Benefits Podcast, host Amanda Brummitt sits down with Sean Healy, founder of Accounted4, to untangle a question every owner asks: “Am I actually making money?” Sean explains why profit ≠ cash flow, how to build forward-looking projections (not backward-looking...
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Value of Direct Primary Care
In this episode Amanda Brummitt speaks with Beth Holmes, Vice President of Hint Connect, to explain Direct Primary Care (DPC): how it differs from traditional primary care, why it’s growing, and what it offers patients and employers. They discuss how DPC pairs with existing health plans, expected...
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Build Stronger Teams: Retention and Workforce Stabilization
Host Amanda Brummitt interviews Miranda Haggerty of Haggerty Solutions about practical, actionable strategies employers can use to reduce turnover, increase engagement, and stabilize their workforces. They discuss diagnosing turnover with anonymous feedback, the importance of pay, benefits…
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Kickbacks, Rebates & Red Flags: Sniffing Out Shady Deals in Benefits
Welcome to the Generous Benefits Podcast with Amanda Brummitt and guest Bret Brummitt, discussing how to detect undisclosed kickbacks, murky revenue sharing, and other shady financial arrangements in benefits. They explain the difference between legal revenue shares and unethical kickbacks…
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Responsible Benefits Practices to Reduce Risk of Regulator Scrutiny
In this episode Amanda Brummitt speaks with ERISA attorney Lori Oliphant about the top compliance missteps employers make with retirement and health plans. They cover the importance of accurate plan documents, careful claims procedures for self-insured plans, eligibility rules, non-discrimination...
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What Your Broker Isn’t Telling You
Amanda Brummitt interviews Tom DeLiegro of Vero Advising about the hidden incentives and black boxes in employee benefits, including undisclosed broker compensation and percent‑of‑savings pitfalls. Learn practical questions to ask your broker, how to get a respectful second opinion, and what...
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Compliance Items Too Easy to Skip: POP Docs, COBRA & Medicare Part D
On this episode Bret Brummitt breaks down easily overlooked benefits compliance items—POP (Section 125) plan documents, COBRA administration, and Medicare Part D creditable coverage notices—explaining what they are, why they matter, and common employer mistakes. Bret outlines practical steps to…
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Final Rates
In this episode Amanda Brummitt and health insurance industry expert Beverly Norman break down the difference between illustrative, conditional and final rates, and explain small-group funding options like fully insured and level-funded plans. Beverly covers how underwriting and pharmacy data...
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Why Insurance Premiums Keep Rising
Welcome to the Generous Benefits Podcast, where we help employers create meaningful people-first benefits that make a real impact. Join host Amanda Brummitt and special guest Bret Brummitt, founder of Generous Benefits, as they dive into the complexities of rising insurance premiums. Discover the...
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Hospital Financial Assistance Programs Under IRS Rule 501(r)
In this episode of the Generous Benefits Podcast, host Amanda Brummitt explores the transformative potential of hospital financial assistance programs under IRS 501(r). Joined by healthcare advocate Justin Leader, they delve into how nonprofit hospitals are mandated to offer financial support to...
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Navigating Challenging People in the Workplace
Join Amanda Brummitt in the Generous Benefits Podcast as she delves into the complexities of workplace dynamics with HR expert Becky Goldsmith. Together, they explore the challenges of managing difficult personalities in the workplace, from chronic complainers to passive-aggressive peers, and…
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Making Off-Boarding a Compassionate Experience
In this episode of the Generous Benefits Podcast, host Amanda Brummitt is joined by Topher Reynoso, the founder of Kept, a company dedicated to transforming the off-boarding process into a moment of clarity and compassion. They explore the intricacies of post-employment transitions, focusing on…
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Lessons in Leadership
Leadership isn't about having all the answers—it’s about showing up with respect, courage, and a willingness to grow. On the latest episode of the Generous Benefits Podcast, our host reconnects with Chris Davis, SHRM-CP—a longtime friend and one of her first-ever bosses. Today, he’s a respected…
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Building Benefits Trust Through Smart Communication
Heidi Rasmussen, CEO and co-founder of freshbenies, joins Amanda Brummitt to talk about the real reason employees tune out benefits messaging. And how to fix it. From “trust collapse” and culture misfires to the power of simplicity, repetition, and internal marketing, Heidi shares actionable...
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Understanding PBMs
Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) influence a significant portion of how employers handle prescription drug costs, yet many leaders still don’t fully understand how they operate behind the scenes. In this candid conversation, Amanda Brummitt sits down with longtime collaborators and friendly...
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Exploring the True Role of Third-Party Administrators
Not all TPAs are created equal. In this candid conversation, Amanda Brummitt sits down with Matthew McCuen of Imagine360 to unpack what a third-party administrator actually does, why employers might choose one over a traditional insurance carrier, and how transparency, flexibility, and strategy...
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Predatory and Parasitic Benefits Practices
In this candid and refreshingly unscripted episode, Amanda Brummitt sits down with longtime friends (and supposed competitors) Josh Butler and Bret Brummitt to talk shop and call out the worst offenders in the world of employee benefits. From predatory insurance products to opaque broker...
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Hosted by Amanda Brummitt, The Generous Benefits Podcast features candid conversations with benefits experts on what’s working, what’s changing, and what’s next in employee benefits. Each episode offers insights from the front lines where brokers help businesses navigate costs, compliance challenges, and creative solutions. Whether you’re an HR leader, CFO, or business owner, this podcast delivers real-world advice with a human touch.
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