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Multiemployer Benefit Plans
Withum is among the few firms nationwide that specialize in multiemployer benefit plan audit and advisory services.
Our Multiemployer Benefit Plan Expertise
Withum’s Multiemployer Benefit Plan Team delivers specialized expertise in ERISA, Department of Labor DOL, and Internal Revenue Service IRS compliance, bringing clarity, confidence, and consistency to an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. Our team is nationally recognized for helping multiemployer plans meet compliance requirements while supporting long term operational strength.
Multiemployer Benefits Insights
Withum’s Columbia Office Welcomes Greater Baltimore
Withum team members, clients and community leaders, including representatives from Howard County and the Central Maryland Chamber, came together to mark the official “door opening” on the new location. The ribbon-cutting ceremony highlighted the evening, which featured citations presented by community leaders welcoming Withum to the Columbia region and recognizing its strong ties to the…
Nadia Matthie Appointed as Chair of the AICPA’s Employee Benefit Plans Expert Panel
The AICPA’s Employee Benefit Plans Expert Panel was formed to protect the public interest and agree on key plan issues by leveraging the knowledge of leaders in the employee benefit plan industry. Nadia’s deep expertise makes her a valuable asset to help further the panel’s mission as Chair of the group. Nadia has more than…
Artificial Intelligence and the Rise of Duplicate Claims: What Plan Sponsors Should Understand
Artificial intelligence is transforming the healthcare claims ecosystem. Providers are using AI-driven tools to accelerate billing, automate coding, and optimize revenue-cycle management. Simultaneously, third-party administrators (TPAs) and insurance carriers are integrating AI into claims adjudication and operations to manage increasing claim volumes. For plan sponsors, the issue is less about the use of AI itself…
DOL’s PBM Proposal: What it Signals About Fiduciary Expectations and How Plan Sponsors Can Use It
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) recently proposed a regulation to increase transparency in pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) compensation and financial arrangements. While initial discussions have focused on technical details, the proposal’s greater significance lies in what it signals about evolving fiduciary expectations under ERISA and how plan sponsors can use…
DOL Proposes Rule to Increase PBM Fee Transparency
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) has unveiled a proposed regulation aimed at providing transparency into the often opaque world of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). Announced on January 29, 2026, the proposal marks one of the most significant federal efforts in decades to reform the prescription drug supply chain and strengthen…
Compliance Services
- Financial Statement Audits: Full Scope and Limited Scope
- Payroll/Employer Compliance Audits
- Health Claims Audit
- Shared Expense Allocation Studies
- Form 5500 Preparation, Review and Compliance Assistance
- IRS & State Tax Compliance: Forms 990, 990-T, State
- Tax Returns, Forms 5471 & 8865
- Top Heavy Testing
Operation Services
- Simulated Claims Processing
- Retirement Claims Paid, Denied and Appealed
- Data Security and Retention Consulting
- Salary Surveys and Benefit Comparisons
- Plan Expense Trends and Industry Comparison
- Internal Control Evaluation and Consulting
- Operational Reviews
- Trustee Education
- Forensic Auditing
- Merger Due Diligence and Consulting
- Cybersecurity Evaluation
- Trustee Expense Reimbursement Review
Multiemployer Benefit Plan Specialists
Value Beyond The Numbers And Compliance Where It Matters
The Multiemployer Benefit Plan Team includes several highly-qualified specialists in the areas of tax compliance and benefit claims processing. Few other Firms employ professionals that are exclusively dedicated to these specific areas.
Firm Partners and professionals are very active in industry associations, serving on the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP) Board of Directors, as well as various IFEBP committees. Additionally, Withum’s team has served on the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Employee Benefit Plan Expert Panel. The Firm plays an annual role in drafting changes to or developing new sections of, industry pronouncements and guides and Firm professionals frequently teach industry best practices and standards.
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Partner, Practice Leader, Labor Organizations and Multiemployer Benefit Plans
Baltimore, MD
Partner, Chief Regional Officer and Team Leader, Multiemployer Benefit Plans and Labor Organizations
Baltimore, MD
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Washington, DC
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