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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 seven 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 6 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 16 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.

Sadie Koltes

Employee Benefits Advisor

sadie@rambenefits.com

(952) 908 – 2691

After receiving her Business Management and Data Analytics degree at the University of St. Thomas, Sadie joined RAM Benefits in April. As a licensed insurance agent, she believes in the equal importance of maintaining and creating relationships.

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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We’re Moving!

Great news from RAM Benefits! We’re excited to announce our upcoming move to a new location that will allow us to serve you even better. As of April 29th, our new office will be conveniently located at 3500 American Blvd W, Suite 450 in Bloomington, MN 55431. This move signifies our commitment to growth and […]

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HSAs Made Easy: Learn the Essentials & Protect Your Savings from Mistakes

Health savings accounts (HSAs) have become a vital part of many employers’ benefits packages, offering employees a powerful tool to manage healthcare expenses while benefiting from tax advantages. However, managing HSAs goes beyond just facilitating contributions. It also involves understanding and addressing mistakes with distributions that employees might encounter. This article delves into the basics […]

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Empowering Gen X: Building a Competitive Benefits Package

Today’s workforce is a mix of generations, and Gen X is a group you can’t afford to overlook. Known for their flexibility and problem-solving skills, Gen X employees bring a powerful combination of experience and value to any company. Gen X, those born between 1965 and 1980, makes up a significant chunk (27%) of today’s […]

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Compliance Recap | June 2024

ACA PREVENTIVE CARE MANDATE REMAINS IN PLACE WITH AN EXCEPTION In a recent decision, the U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a key provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that mandates private insurance cover preventive services without cost to patients. However, the court also ruled that the plaintiffs are exempt from complying with this mandate, […]

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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.