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Traverse Benefits Our services extend beyond health insurance. At Traverse Benefits, relationships are at the heart of everything we do.

Since 2016, Traverse Benefits has proudly partnered with Northern Michigan businesses, employees, and families to design smarter, customized insurance and benefits strategies. As an independent agency, we combine local dedication with deep expertise—educating, advocating, and guiding our community through the complexities of today’s evolving benefits and compliance landscape. We specialize in group benefits, individual coverage, Medicare, and employer compliance support, including Form 5500 tax filings and wealth-minded benefits design. This broader approach ensures that every benefits decision not only meets today’s needs but also aligns with long-term financial health and regulatory requirements. From understanding out-of-pocket costs to filing claims, planning for upcoming medical services, or aligning benefits with IRS and DOL standards, our team delivers clear, proactive solutions that reduce overhead, protect the future, and build confidence for employers and employees alike. We’re committed to exceeding expectations, building long-term trust, and giving back to the community we proudly call home. Locally focused, client-driven, and approachable, we make benefits simpler, smarter, and truly designed for results.

Your benefits strategy shouldn’t be based on what everyone else is doing.At Traverse Benefits, we take the time to under...
09/24/2026

Your benefits strategy shouldn’t be based on what everyone else is doing.

At Traverse Benefits, we take the time to understand your workforce, claims, goals, and priorities before making recommendations. Because what works for one organization may not make sense for another.

No one-size-fits-all approach. Just a benefits strategy built around your business and your people.

What if your edge in executive recruitment isn't financial scale, but strategic agility? While Fortune 500 corporations ...
09/09/2026

What if your edge in executive recruitment isn't financial scale, but strategic agility?

While Fortune 500 corporations can easily outspend smaller employers, they rarely outmaneuver them. Tailored executive perks built around radical flexibility, personalization, and innovative incentive design can transform standard compensation into a decisive competitive advantage.

Discover how nimble organizations are redesigning benefits strategies to attract top-tier leadership. https://bit.ly/4gXMdX8

Happy Labor Day from all of us at Traverse Benefits! 🇺🇸We hope you enjoy a well-deserved long weekend with family and fr...
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from all of us at Traverse Benefits! 🇺🇸

We hope you enjoy a well-deserved long weekend with family and friends.

Lower drug prices. Stronger supply chains. Patients first. Nine new pharmaceutical agreements aim to lower prescription ...
09/01/2026

Lower drug prices. Stronger supply chains. Patients first.

Nine new pharmaceutical agreements aim to lower prescription drug prices to levels paid in other developed countries, bringing the total to 26 companies covering 89% of the branded drug market.

The companies will invest at least $19.6 billion in U.S. manufacturing and contribute key drug ingredients to strengthen national reserves.

The administration estimates the broader effort could save Americans hundreds of billions of dollars on prescription medicines over the next decade.

ADVANCING MOST-FAVORED-NATION (MFN) PRICING: Today, President Donald J. Trump announced nine new agreements with pharmaceutical manufacturers to

Cheers to 3 years, Karoline! 🎉 From your creativity and great ideas to the care you put into our clients and our team, y...
08/26/2026

Cheers to 3 years, Karoline! 🎉

From your creativity and great ideas to the care you put into our clients and our team, you bring so much to Traverse Benefits. We’re so lucky to have you and couldn’t be more thankful for all you do.

Your single largest operating expense shouldn't be invisible to the people receiving it.Labor is your biggest line item,...
08/19/2026

Your single largest operating expense shouldn't be invisible to the people receiving it.

Labor is your biggest line item, but if your team measures its worth only by direct deposit, you're losing retention leverage.

Total Compensation Statements put benefits, retirement contributions, payroll taxes, and other employer-paid costs into perspective—showing your team the full, undeniable picture of your investment in them.

Learn more about why Total Compensation Statements matter and how they can strengthen employee retention: https://bit.ly/4zsZ8cc

08/07/2026

We recently helped one of our clients save more than $30,000 on their renewal.

The reality is that many organizations are paying more than they need to for their employee benefits.

With the right strategy, there are often significant savings to be found while also improving the efficiency of your benefits program.

Kind words like these remind us why we do what we do. 💙 Thank you for trusting Traverse Benefits with your team.
07/29/2026

Kind words like these remind us why we do what we do. 💙 Thank you for trusting Traverse Benefits with your team.

Get ahead of employee burnout before it impacts your balance sheet. As featured in the TCBN, this guide offers a tactica...
07/08/2026

Get ahead of employee burnout before it impacts your balance sheet.

As featured in the TCBN, this guide offers a tactical approach to implementing real, structural workplace recovery and keeping Northern Michigan's top talent thriving.

Read the full article: https://bit.ly/44f2NvV

Choosing an independent agency means choosing advice that's built around you.We're proud to be locally owned, proudly Am...
07/02/2026

Choosing an independent agency means choosing advice that's built around you.

We're proud to be locally owned, proudly American, and deeply rooted in Northern Michigan.

Happy Independence Day from all of us at Traverse Benefits! 🇺🇸

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Traverse City, MI
49685

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

(231) 640-0022

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