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About

RAM Benefits

Since 1979, RAM Benefits has worked with employers to build and maintain the best Employee Benefits plans for your company and the employees to meet their goals and objectives. RAM stands for Risk Analysis and Management (RAM), and our purpose is to create value.

Our client relationships fund and fuel our mission to assist in protecting and maximizing assets, resources and opportunities. As the insurance industry evolves and technology advances, our firm’s business strategy remains the same:

RAM Benefits is committed to helping our clients feel secure and supported in their aspirations for the future.

Team

Scott S. Haskins

President

scott@rambenefits.com

(952) 908-2690

Mr. Haskins has over 28 years of Employee Benefits Consulting, Business Insurance Consulting, Risk Management and Loss-Control Experience.

David Liske

Vice President

dave@rambenefits.com

(952) 908-2685

Dave has worked as an Employee Benefits Consultant for over nine years and has over twenty years of consulting experience within the financial services industry.

Angela M. Lendway

Account Manager

angela@rambenefits.com

(952) 908-2686

Since joining RAM Benefits about 8 years ago as an account manager and a licensed insurance agent (life and health lines) Angela has built loyal lasting relationships with our medium and large business customers.

Kristie Spalding

Account Manager

kristie@rambenefits.com

(952) 908-2695

Ms. Spalding has over 18 years of experience in the insurance industry and is a licensed insurance agent. She works with small, medium and large clients to implement and administer their employee benefit programs.

Tricia Schultz

Account Manager

tricia@rambenefits.com

(952) 908-2688

Ms. Schultz joined RAM Benefits March of 2020, is a licensed insurance agent and has over 15 years of experience in the insurance industry.

Nancy Stone

Account Manager

nancy@rambenefits.com

800.344.4275 (toll free)

With 30+ years in the insurance industry, Nancy joined RAM Benefits in April of 2025 in a part time position, bringing her knowledge and experience to support the staff and clients.

Christa Haskins

Administrative Coordinator

christa@rambenefits.com

800.344.4275 (toll free)

Christa joined RAM Benefits in September of 2023 in a part time position, bringing her enthusiasm and positive energy to support the staff and clients.

Our Services

Our Purpose is to Create Value

Our client relationships fund and fuel our mission to assist in protecting and maximizing assets, resources and opportunities. As the insurance industry evolves and technology advances, our firm’s business strategy remains the same: RAM Benefits is committed to helping our clients feel secure and supported in their aspirations for the future.

Strategy & Program Design

Health plans designed based on data.

Health Plan Data Analytics

Proactively identify risks.

Financial Underwriting

Identify plan performance to make financial changes.

Pharmacy & PBM Analysis

Our expertise saves clients millions of dollars annually.

Employee Communication

Ensure your employees understand and appreciate the total compensation package.

Vendor Management

Our relationships with carriers allows us to negotiate through buying power.

Compliance

Timely updates, insights, and reminders.

Benefits Admin Technology

An extension of your HR through onboarding, OE, and beyond.

Population Health & Wellness

Analyze population health trends to help companies make an impact on employer cost and health.

Strategy & Program Design

Health plans designed based on data.

Health Plan Data Analytics

Proactively identify risks.

Financial Underwriting

Identify plan performance to make financial changes.

Pharmacy & PBM Analysis

Our expertise saves clients millions of dollars annually.

Employee Communication

Ensure your employees understand and appreciate the total compensation package.

Vendor Management

Our relationships with carriers allows us to negotiate through buying power.

Compliance

Timely updates, insights, and reminders.

Benefits Admin Technology

An extension of your HR through onboarding, OE, and beyond.

Population Health & Wellness

Analyze population health trends to help companies make an impact on employer cost and health.

Our Blog

Insight and News

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Employee Benefits Compliance Brief June 2026

IRS Releases 2027 HSA, HDHP, and Excepted-Benefit HRA Limits The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released the inflation-adjusted health savings account (HSA), high-deductible health plan (HDHP), and excepted-benefit health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) limits for 2027. These annual adjustments provide employers with an early opportunity to evaluate benefit strategies, update employee communications, and prepare plan documents […]

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From Planning to Post-Game: Your Complete Open Enrollment Checklist

Plan and Prepare Early (8–12 Weeks Before) Communication Kick-Off (4 Weeks Before) The Final Countdown (1–2 Weeks Before) During Open Enrollment Post Open Enrollment (1–2 Weeks After) A strong open enrollment season doesn’t just check a box—it reinforces trust, improves retention, and ensures employees feel informed and supported in their benefits decisions.

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How Employers Can Avoid Common HSA Mistakes

High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs) paired with Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) remain a cornerstone of modern benefits strategy. When executed correctly, they offer a powerful “triple tax advantage” for employees and lower premiums for employers. However, the federal rules governing these accounts are strict. As we move into the 2026 plan year—and navigate new permanent […]

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At RAM Benefits, we love what we do! Choosing RAM Benefits as your insurance partner results in better service at a lower cost. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help your company succeed.