The CHAMP Plan™
As one of the few agencies authorized to offer The CHAMP Plan™ by Champion Health, Inc., we are proud to provide an innovative health solution that enables businesses to save costs and save lives. This is a self-funded, supplemental healthcare benefits program designed to enhance traditional employer-sponsored insurance by delivering comprehensive preventive and primary care services while increasing employee take-home pay. The CHAMP Plan™ provides unlimited in-person primary and urgent care visits with zero deductibles and copays, 24/7 virtual direct primary care, unlimited prescriptions on formulary, and robust preventive care benefits, all accessible through a mobile app that includes personalized health management tools designed by Mayo Clinic. In addition to physical health services, the plan includes virtual mental health support, veterinary consultations, lab work and more. It is structured to help employers control healthcare costs, support retention, and promote a healthier workforce. By combining clinical care, digital engagement, and financial efficiency, The CHAMP Plan™ strengthens workforce wellbeing and enhances overall benefits offerings for partners and clients.
Benefits Administration
Nero and Associates helps organizations modernize and optimize their Human Capital Management (HCM) strategies by implementing advanced benefits administration and workforce engagement solutions that simplify complex HR processes. Our approach streamlines benefits enrollment, eligibility management, compliance, and reporting while improving the overall employee experience. Through intuitive digital tools, decision-support capabilities, and integrated HR workflows, employees can easily understand, select, and manage their benefits throughout the year. At the same time, HR and finance teams gain greater visibility into workforce data, reduced administrative burden, and more efficient benefits management. The result is a more strategic, employee-centered HCM framework that strengthens recruitment, improves retention, and enhances the value of an organization’s total rewards strategy.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Nero and Associates provides modern Employee Assistance Program (EAP) solutions designed to support employee wellbeing, resilience, and long-term workforce stability. This digital-first solution offers employees confidential, always-available support focused on mental health, stress management, and substance-use recovery through structured daily engagement, guidance, and accountability tools. Employees can access features such as daily check-ins, journaling, progress tracking, and peer or mentor support that encourage healthier habits and proactive wellbeing management.
For employers, the program delivers a privacy-first approach that protects employee confidentiality while providing aggregated insights that help organizations better understand workforce wellbeing trends. By expanding traditional EAP models into a continuous digital support system, this solution helps reduce stigma around seeking help, improve engagement with wellness resources, and address one of the most costly workplace challenges—substance misuse and mental health stress. The result is a healthier workforce, improved productivity, and a more supportive organizational culture.
Earned Wage Access
As a financial technology focused consultancy, we offer employee-centric Earned Wage Access (EWA), a financial wellness solution that empowers workers to access a portion of their earned pay before traditional payday, helping reduce financial stress and improve employee retention. Our platform integrates seamlessly with existing payroll and HR systems, including a native Workday integration, enabling near-real-time access to wages through a user-friendly app with employer-controlled guardrails and financial wellness tools. Recognized by G2 as Leader and Easiest-to-Use in the category, this solution is offered at no cost to employers and is designed to enhance workforce financial flexibility while minimizing operational complexity. Through comprehensive EWA services and payroll integrations we support modern workforce engagement and financial wellbeing across a wide range of industries.
Employee Debt Solution
We offer a debt consulting and financial wellness service that helps individuals and employees navigate complex debt challenges through personalized assessments and tailored strategies designed to reduce monthly payments and enhance financial stability. The company provides complimentary, confidential consultations with experienced debt specialists who review clients’ financial situations, explain available options, and connect them with trusted third-party providers when appropriate, though we do not directly assume, manage, or settle debt itself. As an employer-focused benefit, this platform is offered at no cost to the organization, helping reduce employee financial stress, decrease payroll garnishments and 401(k) hardship withdrawals, and support productivity and retention. Our approach emphasizes clarity and customized planning to empower individuals toward long-term financial freedom and improved workplace focus.
Employee Whole Life Insurance
Nero and Associates offers Employee Whole Life Insurance as a voluntary benefit designed to strengthen an organization’s total rewards strategy while creating meaningful financial protection for employees and their families. This permanent life insurance solution provides lifelong coverage with guaranteed premiums and a guaranteed death benefit, while also building cash value that policyholders can access over time. Employees can enroll through a simple, payroll-deduction process with no medical exams and minimal underwriting requirements, making coverage accessible to a broad workforce population. Because the policy is portable, employees can keep their coverage even if they change jobs or retire, providing long-term financial stability beyond their employer. Offered on a voluntary basis, this solution allows organizations to enhance their benefits package and improve attraction and retention without adding significant cost to the employer.
