Benefit Plan Administrator

About this role

Mary Free Bed Summary We have the great privilege of helping patients and families re-build their lives. It’s extraordinarily meaningful work and the reason we greet the day with optimism and anticipation. When patients “Ask for Mary,” they experience a culture that has been sculpted for more than a century. Our hallmark is to carefully listen to patients and innovatively serve them. This is true of every employee, from support staff and leadership, to clinicians and care providers.

Mary Free Bed is a not-for-profit, nationally accredited rehabilitation hospital serving thousands of children and adults each year through inpatient, outpatient, sub-acute rehabilitation, orthotics and prosthetics and home and community programs. With the most comprehensive rehabilitation services in Michigan and an exclusive focus on rehabilitation, Mary Free Bed physicians, nurses and therapists help our patients achieve outstanding clinical outcomes. The growing Mary Free Bed Network provides patients throughout the system with access to our unique standard of care.

Mission Statement Restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation.

Employment Value Proposition At Mary Free Bed, we take pride in our values-based culture: · Focus on Patient Care. A selfless drive to serve and heal connects all MFB employees. · Clinical Variety and Challenge. An inter-disciplinary approach and a top team of professionals create ever-changing opportunities and activities. · Family Culture. We offer the stability of a large organization while nurturing the family/team atmosphere of a small organization. · Trust in Each Other. Each employee knows that co-workers can be trusted to make the right decision for our family, patients, staff, and community. · A Proud Tradition. Years of dedicated, quality service to our patients and community have yielded a reputation that fills our employees with pride.

Summary The Health Plan Administrator serves as a strategic, operational, and hands-on leader responsible for the administration, compliance, and financial stewardship of Mary Free Bed’s self-funded health and retirement benefit plans. This role ensures the strength and integrity of the systems that support employee benefits, working behind the scenes to create a foundation of accuracy, compliance, and sustainability. Through thoughtful stewardship and attention to detail, this role enables a seamless and reliable benefits experience that supports employees’ health, wellbeing, and financial security.

This is a highly experienced, execution-focused role. The Health Plan Administrator is personally accountable for the direct execution of core plan administration responsibilities, including plan documentation, regulatory filings, vendor administration, and financial oversight. Success in this role requires a strong ownership mindset, deep expertise, and a commitment to excellence in both leadership and execution.

Reporting within the Employee Health & Benefits function, this role operates in close partnership with the Employee Health & Benefits Service Delivery leader to ensure alignment between plan operations and employee experience. The Health Plan Administrator maintains independent accountability for plan compliance, financial integrity, and regulatory adherence, and is responsible for escalating risks, constraints, or concerns as appropriate.

Grounded in Mary Free Bed’s TOGETHER values, this role contributes to a culture of inclusion, belonging, and trust—ensuring that the systems supporting our employees reflect the same care and respect we extend to those we serve.

Essential Job Responsibilities Plan Administration & Governance • Directly execute and manage the administration of self-funded health and welfare benefit plans, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and consistency • Own, maintain, and continuously update all plan documentation, including Summary Plan Descriptions (SPDs) and plan amendments • Draft, implement, and operationalize plan amendments, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant updates • Prepare, review, and submit required regulatory documents, including Form 5500 and related disclosures • Coordinate and support retirement plan governance, including committee materials, decision documentation, and compliance activities • Maintain independent accountability for plan compliance, documentation integrity, and regulatory adherence, and escalate risks or concerns as needed

ERISA & Regulatory Compliance • Ensure and directly support compliance with all applicable regulations, including:

o ERISA o IRS and Department of Labor (DOL) requirements o ACA, COBRA, and HIPAA • ·Execute required compliance activities, including testing, filings, and reporting processes • Prepare for, manage, and respond to audits, including documentation, coordination, and resolution • Maintain accurate, complete, and audit-ready compliance records and documentation • Proactively identify and address compliance risks, ensuring adherence to all regulatory obligations

Vendor & TPA Administration • Actively manage relationships with TPAs, recordkeepers, brokers, and benefit vendors • Coordinate day-to-day interactions to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant plan administration • Review, validate, and hold accountability for vendor deliverables related to accuracy, completeness, and performance • Support and execute vendor implementations, renewals, and transitions • Investigate and resolve operational and administrative issues directly with vendors

Financial Management & Stewardship • In collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, develop and manage benefit plan budgets and forecasts • Monitor and analyze plan spend, utilization, and financial trends • Partner with Finance to ensure accuracy, transparency, and alignment in reporting • Support long-term financial sustainability and stewardship of plan resources • Maintain strong fiscal discipline while balancing compliance and operational requirements

Billing, Reconciliation

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