Debbie Bustamante Email & Phone Number

South Fork, Co, Us

Camarillo, California, United States

Agoura Hills, Ca

Sherman Oaks, Ca

Agoura Hills, Ca

Provided large group clients the opportunity to go beyond traditional health benefits management with a unique and innovative solution, allowing employees the opportunity to take control of their health care benefits.

Agoura Hills, Ca

In this temporary position as an independent consultant, I worked with small and large group clients on a day to day basis to ensure successful benefit plan administration. Marketed and evaluated group insurance plans for clients and prospects; prepared proposals. Managed renewal/open enrollment process and implementation of new carrier benefit plans. Updated client management system and handled miscellaneous projects, as necessary.

Ventura, Ca

Assisted my husband in growing his agency's voluntary benefits business. Worked closely with Allstate agents and existing clients to educate, sell and implement group voluntary benefits (Critical Illness, Accident, Cancer, etc.). Coordinated and conducted enrollment meetings and provided ongoing service.

Ventura, Ca / Westlake Village, Ca

1/2014 - 6/2014: Senior Benefits ConsultantMaintained and serviced a book of small business clients. Worked closely with clients on a daily basis to ensure a successful, ongoing relationship. Managed entire renewal process, provided cost analysis, mid-year strategy discussions and open enrollment assistance. Provided assistance with claims, billing and provider issues. Advised clients on health care reform topics and compliance issues. 12/2012 - 12/2013: Senior Advisor3/2008 - 11/2012: Marketing Director (Nielsen Benefits Group-prior to Digital merger 11/2012)Marketed small and large group insurance plan renewals, including medical and ancillary product offerings. Negotiated with carriers to ensure most competitive pricing. Prepared detailed renewal proposals and analysis for clients to assist with decision making. Coordinated the open enrollment process, prepared client open enrollment materials, communicated plan details to employees, and processed all ongoing client plan changes.

Ventura, Ca

Worked with large group employers on all aspects of their employee benefits planning. Negotiated medical and ancillary products for renewal on an annual basis. Presented annual renewal proposals and managed open enrollment process. Assisted clients on a day to day basis regarding overall plan administration, billing and claim issues. Managed open enrollment process; prepared materials and conducted open enrollment meetings.

Ventura, Ca

Managed large public sector union client accounts. Coordinated marketing efforts and prepared detailed annual cost analysis and claims utilization reports as part of the annual renewal process. Worked closely with union trustees, executives and staff to provide guidance on all facets of the union sponsored employee benefit plans.

Santa Barbara, Ca

Worked with small and large group employer group accounts, managing ongoing administration of employee benefit plans. Acted as liaison between client and carrier to resolve claim and billing issues. Assisted with annual renewal process, coordinated and conducted open enrollment meetings.

Woodland Hills, Ca

Managed small group accounts, assisting employers and employees with the understanding of their employee benefit plans. Assisted with resolution of claim and billing issues. Interacted with medical groups to ensure timely physician referrals. Worked closely with brokers and clients throughout the annual renewal and open enrollment process.