SERVICES
Non-Retirement Benefit Plan Audits
Health and welfare plans require careful compliance oversight. We deliver efficient non-retirement benefit plan audits backed by deep ERISA expertise.
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Non-Retirement Benefit Plan Audit Services
From funded health and welfare plans to plans with multiple providers and privacy-protected information, we provide specialized audit support for the details that make these plans unique.
Funded Welfare Benefit Plan Audits
We provide expert audits for funded non-retirement benefit plans, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, childcare reimbursement accounts, and other health and welfare benefit plans.
- Experience with medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and childcare reimbursement plans
- Familiarity with HIPAA and privacy-protected employee information
- Understanding of funded trust structures
Why Caron Bletzer
Audits You Can Count on
According to the Department of Labor, many ERISA audits lack quality when performed by inexperienced firms. We specialize in defined contribution plan audits, completing over 1,200 audits annually with complimentary peer and regulatory reviews.
Our team combines deep ERISA expertise with a streamlined, efficient audit process designed to reduce the burden on your internal team while keeping your audit on track.
Meet the Partners Behind Your Employee Benefit Plan Audits
Over 30 years specializing in employee benefit plan audits, including ERISA and 401(k) plans.
John Bletzer, CPA
Managing Partner
Jeff Polchlopek, CPA
Managing Partner
Ann Driscoll, CPA
Partner
Max Anderson, CPA
Partner
Kelsey Anderson, CPA
Partner
Alyssa Belley, CPA
Partner
Patrick Griffin, CPA
Partner
Samantha Hutton, CPA
Partner
Kimberly Jarry, CPA
Partner
Heather Anderson, CPA
Partner
Check Your Audit Readiness in Minutes
Use our employee benefit plan audit readiness tool to identify gaps and prepare for your ERISA, health and welfare, or non-retirement benefit plan audit.
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Client Success Story
Audits With Ease
“Ann and the team at Caron Bletzer helped simplify what initially felt like a very complex health and welfare plan audit. Their communication was clear, their process was organized, and they worked directly with our providers to keep everything moving smoothly.”
— Noeleen Schreider, HR Director, Manufacturing Sector
How We Work
When you partner with us, you get more than a compliant audit. You get a streamlined, reliable process built around your team.
Speak to an Audit Specialist
Specialized Audit Expertise
Focused exclusively on employee benefit plan audits and ERISA compliance.
Streamlined Audit Process
With our collaborative practice management application, communications, file sharing, and audit requests are centralized for a smoother, more organized audit.
Less Burden on Your Team
We work directly with your providers to reduce internal workload.
Trusted
Nationwide
A leading firm delivering employee benefit plan audits to organizations across the country.
A Structured Audit Process From Start to Finish
We follow a clear, proven process to keep your employee benefit plan audit organized, efficient, and on track.
Speak to an Audit SpecialistStep 1
Initial Planning
We align on scope, timelines, and key requirements.
Step 2
Information Gathering
We coordinate with your team and service providers.
Step 3
Audit Execution
We perform the audit with a structured, efficient approach.
Step 4
Final Report
Clear reporting and communication of results.
30+ Years Specializing in Defined Benefit Plan Audits
Let’s make your next non-retirement benefit plan audit organized, efficient, and streamlined.
Speak to an Audit SpecialistServing Plan Sponsors Nationwide
Caron Bletzer provides efficient non-retirement benefit plan audits that help organizations stay compliant, reduce disruption, and move through the audit process with confidence.
Head office:
Kingston, New Hampshire
1 Library Ln, Kingston, NH 03848
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FAQs
What is a non-retirement benefit plan audit?
A non-retirement benefit plan audit is an independent review of employee welfare benefit plans, such as health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, or VEBA plans, to confirm compliance with ERISA and Department of Labor requirements.
When is a non-retirement benefit plan audit required?
In general, large employee benefit plans with 100 or more participants may require an annual ERISA audit as part of their Form 5500 filing obligations. Special rules can apply depending on plan structure and participant counts.
What types of plans do you audit?
We perform audits for a wide range of non-retirement employee benefit plans, including health and welfare plans, self-funded medical plans, VEBA trusts, life insurance plans, disability plans, and multi-benefit arrangements.
What makes health and welfare plan audits complex?
Health and welfare plan audits often involve multiple vendors, claims administrators, insurance carriers, eligibility rules, and funding arrangements. Self-funded plans may also require additional testing around claims and participant activity.
Do you audit self-funded health plans?
Yes. We regularly perform non-retirement benefit plan audits for self-funded and partially self-funded health and welfare plans and communicate directly with administrators and service providers throughout the audit process.
Why does specialized ERISA audit experience matter?
The Department of Labor has identified higher deficiency rates among firms without significant ERISA audit experience. Working with a specialized employee benefit plan audit firm helps reduce compliance risk, delays, and audit issues.
How can we prepare for a non-retirement benefit plan audit?
Preparation should begin well before your Form 5500 deadline. Organizing plan documents, participant data, claims reports, and vendor information early helps streamline the audit and reduce last-minute delays.
What other audit services do you offer?
In addition to non-retirement benefit plan audits, we provide Defined Contribution Plan Audits, Defined Benefit Plan Audits, ESOP Audits, 11-K filings, and audits for a wide range of employee benefit plans.
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