Comprehensive ERISA compliance and employee benefits support for benefits teams across the U.S. Navigate 2026 regulatory changes with HBL’s experienced attorneys serving clients in 40+ states.
Benefits Teams Services at Hall Benefits Law
Benefits Teams
Navigating complex ERISA and employee benefits challenges as benefits teams across the U.S. requires specialized guidance amid 2025 regulatory shifts, such as SECURE 2.0 expansions and DOL enforcement priorities. At Hall Benefits Law (HBL), our attorneys partner with benefits teams to deliver proactive, risk-mitigating strategies that align benefits programs with business objectives. With clients in 40+ states and offices in California, New York, Pennsylvania, and our headquarters in Georgia, we've helped benefits teams reduce exposure to audits and penalties by up to 30% through targeted governance and correction programs. Whether addressing common queries like "how benefits teams manage ERISA compliance" or adapting to potential ACA changes under the Trump administration, our team offers practical insights with national coverage.
Our approach combines deep ERISA knowledge with benefits teams-focused collaboration, ensuring compliance while optimizing costs and employee retention. For instance, recent DOL opinions on deferred compensation exemptions underscore the need for precise advice tailored to benefits teams needs. Contact our experienced benefits teams counsel today to discuss how we can support your team. Explore related services on our ERISA & Compliance page.
As trusted advisors for benefits teams, Hall Benefits Law provides results-driven support drawing from extensive ERISA and benefits experience, including handling high-stakes audits, plan designs, and regulatory adaptations. In 2025, with rising litigation (e.g., 136 ERISA class actions filed last year), our team helps benefits teams mitigate risks through collaborative strategies that integrate legal, HR, and financial perspectives. Serving clients in 40+ states with offices in California, New York, Pennsylvania, and our headquarters in Georgia, we’ve assisted benefits teams in implementing cost-reduction strategies, such as PBM contract reviews, to lower expenses by up to 20-30%.
Plan Design and Maintenance
Assisting benefits teams with drafting, implementation, and administration of health, welfare, and retirement plans, ensuring ERISA and ACA compliance.
Compliance Audits and Corrections
Conducting internal reviews and utilizing EPCRS/VFCP to address errors, tailored for benefits teams to restore plan integrity without disruptions.
Regulatory Updates
Helping benefits teams adapt to 2025 changes like MHPAEA parity rules, SECURE 2.0 provisions, and cybersecurity guidance.
Fiduciary Training
Providing on-site programs for oversight, fee benchmarking, and governance to reduce breach risks.
Cost-Reduction Strategies
Advising on HSAs, HRAs, wellness programs, and PBM negotiations to manage expenses effectively.
As Jean Yu notes, “For benefits teams, robust compliance protocols are crucial to protect plans and avoid breaches—our partnerships have enhanced efficiency for teams nationwide.” We serve benefits teams across small, mid-sized, and large organizations, with national coverage including clients in 40+ states.
Challenge:
Ensuring compliance with evolving regulations like SECURE 2.0 and MHPAEA amid limited resources.
Solution:
We provide tailored updates and training, leveraging self-correction programs to maintain compliance seamlessly.
Challenge:
Managing health plan costs, including PBM contracts and GLP-1 drug expenses.
Solution:
Negotiate transparent agreements and implement fiduciary reviews, drawing from our Health & Welfare Plans experience to reduce costs.
Challenge:
Handling audits and correcting plan errors without operational impacts.
Solution:
Conduct reviews and file under EPCRS/VFCP, minimizing penalties through our Audits & Corrections support.
Challenge:
Adapting retirement plans to contribution limits and fiduciary changes.
Solution:
Amend plans and monitor fees, utilizing DOL tools like the Lost and Found database for efficiency.
FAQs for Benefits Teams
HBL provides tailored guidance on fiduciary duties, reporting, and plan management, helping benefits teams avoid penalties through proactive measures. With offices in California, New York, Pennsylvania, and headquarters in Georgia, we serve clients in 40+ states.
By implementing privacy training and notices—our counsel assist with audits and procedures to prevent fines exceeding $110 per day.
For 401(k)s, elective deferrals are $24,500, with $8,000 catch-up; we help with testing and amendments for tax benefits.
Through fiduciary oversight and negotiations; we review agreements to control costs and ensure transparency.
Conduct comparative analyses and expand benefits; we guide on 2025 MHPAEA rules for certification.
DOL guidance applies to all plans; we integrate protections against data breaches.
Use EPCRS and VFCP for self-corrections; our team minimizes impacts while preserving tax status.
Awards & Recognition
Hall Benefits Law’s ERISA & Compliance team has earned notable recognition in employee benefits law. The firm is a 2026 Best Law Firms® recipient. Managing Partner Anne Tyler Hall is recognized for Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 edition. Anne Tyler Hall is a past Super Lawyers Rising Star recipient, and the firm is an Inc. 5000 business, recognized as the fastest-growing firm of its kind in the U.S. for nearly a decade.
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Meet the Team
Our professionals bring extensive experience supporting benefits teams. Contact:
Anne Tyler Hall
Managing Partner
Contact: (470) 344-6773
Specializing in ERISA compliance and employee benefits law, with recognition in Best Lawyers 2026.
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