Business Details
25 Years
experience
Your Trusted Health Insurance Partner in Bohemia, NY
Platinum Benefits Team is a health insurance brokerage that develops comprehensive plans for companies and individuals. With over 20 years of experience, we deliver a 5-star service that begins when a policy is written and continues through ongoing support. Our team works closely with HR departments to ensure employee and employer satisfaction with selected insurance plans. We specialize in group health insurance for small and large groups, Medicare supplemental coverage, individual health plans, and ancillary benefits.Our proprietary evaluation process ensures tailored solutions that meet specific needs while maintaining compliance with evolving regulations. We pride ourselves on simplifying complex insurance processes and providing transparent, client-focused service.
Services
Group Health Insurance
Medicare Supplemental
Individual Health Plans
Ancillary Benefits
Online Enrollments
ACA Compliance Support
Claims Assistance
HIPAA Compliance
COBRA Administration
Health Savings Accounts
Details
- Year established: 2001
Highlights and features
- We provide ongoing support beyond policy creation
- Our team has 25+ years of combined insurance expertise
- We offer ACA compliance guidance and legislative updates
- We design customized plans for small and large groups
- We maintain relationships with all major insurance carriers
What people say
Amazing
Knowledgeable
Go the extra mile
Saved me thousands
Fantastic
Services
Group Health Insurance
We provide comprehensive health insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes. Our services cover small groups (1-100 employees) and large groups (101+ employees) with plans from major carriers. We help companies navigate ACA compliance while designing cost-effective plans that meet specific workforce needs. Our proprietary evaluation process considers premiums, provider networks, and employee demographics to create optimal coverage solutions.
Medicare Supplemental
Our Medicare experts help individuals understand their coverage options beyond Original Medicare (Parts A & B). We offer personalized guidance for selecting Medicare Supplemental or Advantage plans that fill coverage gaps. We explain complex options like Part D drug plans and help clients navigate enrollment periods to ensure continuous coverage that meets their specific healthcare needs.
Ancillary Benefits
We help businesses enhance employee benefits packages with voluntary and involuntary ancillary options. Our offerings include dental, vision, life, and disability insurance that complement primary health plans. These value-added benefits help attract top talent while providing comprehensive protection. We work with major carriers to ensure competitive rates and appropriate coverage levels for each client's workforce.
Individual Health Plans
We assist individuals and families in navigating the NY State Exchange and Affordable Care Act requirements. Our team explains plan options in plain language and helps clients qualify for available subsidies. We provide ongoing support for enrollment, renewal, and claims resolution while ensuring clients understand their coverage details and compliance requirements under current regulations.
Online Enrollments
We offer secure digital enrollment platforms with full support for plan implementation. Our systems streamline the enrollment process for employers and employees while maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. We provide ongoing technical assistance and training to ensure smooth implementation of health benefits programs through our proprietary digital infrastructure.
People
George Skaperdas
CEO and Founder
George Skaperdas founded Platinum Benefits Team in 2001 after graduating from Michigan State University and working at major insurance companies. With over 25 years of experience, he specializes in health insurance for small and large groups and focuses on exceptional client service.
Paul Skaperdas
Senior Vice President
Paul Skaperdas joined Platinum Benefits Team in 2015 after working in network engineering for financial firms. He graduated from the University of Vermont in 2010 and obtained his broker's license. He specializes in integrating technology solutions with traditional insurance services.
Questions
What types of insurance plans do you offer?
We offer group health insurance for businesses, individual health plans, Medicare supplemental coverage, and ancillary benefits including dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
How can you help with ACA compliance?
We provide legislative updates, compliance guidance, and plan design services to ensure businesses meet Affordable Care Act requirements while maintaining cost-effective coverage options.
Do you work with both small and large businesses?
Yes, we service small groups from 1-100 employees and large groups with 101+ employees, providing customized solutions for businesses of all sizes.
What makes your Medicare services unique?
Our Medicare experts provide personalized guidance to help clients understand Original Medicare, Supplemental plans, Advantage plans, and prescription drug coverage options.
How do you handle claims disputes?
We offer claims dispute resolution services to help clients navigate insurance claims processes and resolve coverage issues with carriers.
Do you offer online enrollment options?
Yes, we provide secure online enrollment solutions with full support and ongoing assistance for our business clients and their employees.
