NBS for Employers

From plan design to daily claims processing — we handle the administration so you can focus on running your business.

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20,000+

Employers Served

6,000+

Plans Administered

50

States Covered

370+

Employees

Why Employers Choose NBS

Dedicated Account Manager

A named point of contact who knows your plan, your employees, and your business — available when you need them.

Daily Claims Processing

Claims processed every business day so your employees are reimbursed quickly and you stay compliant.

CEFEX & SOC Certified

Independently certified processes give you confidence that your plans are administered to the highest standards.

Serving All 50 States

More than 20,000 employers nationwide trust NBS to administer their benefit and retirement plans.

What We Take Off Your Plate

Benefits administration is full of moving parts. Here's what your team stops worrying about when NBS takes over.

Drowning in plan documents and amendments

We draft, maintain, and update plan documents, summary plan descriptions, and amendments — keeping everything current with regulatory changes.

Missing compliance filings and testing deadlines

Form 5500 filings, non-discrimination testing, ACA reporting, and SAR distributions handled on schedule — we track the calendar so you don't have to.

Employees calling HR with benefits questions

Toll-free participant support, online portals, and mobile access mean your employees get answers from us — not from your HR team.

Slow claims and reimbursement turnaround

Daily claims processing and the NBS debit card give participants near-instant access to their benefits — no waiting weeks for reimbursement.

How It Works

Simple onboarding, predictable ongoing administration.

Step 01

Request a Proposal

Tell us about your organization and current plans. We'll put together a competitive proposal tailored to your needs.

Step 02

We Set Up Your Plan

Our implementation team configures your plan, handles enrollment, and gets your employees set up — with minimal lift on your side.

Step 03

We Handle the Administration

Day-to-day claims, compliance filings, employee support, and reporting — we run it all so you can focus on your business.

Why NBS?

For over 40 years, participants, employers, and advisors have trusted NBS to administer their benefit plans with precision and care.

Expertise You Can Trust

Nearly four decades of benefits administration experience, backed by SOC 1, SOC 2, and CEFEX certifications.

Customized Plan Design

Every plan is tailored to your organization's needs. No cookie-cutter solutions — just plans that work for your team.

Modern Technology

Secure online portals, mobile access, NBS debit cards, and daily claims processing keep things running smoothly.

Dedicated Service

Your own account manager, a toll-free call center, and a team that knows your plan inside and out.

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SOC 1 Type II

Financial reporting controls

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SOC 2 Type II

Security & availability

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CEFEX Certified

ASPPA fiduciary excellence

What's Included in Every Plan

One predictable administration fee covers the full scope of plan administration — no surprise charges for routine work.

Plan design consultation & document drafting
Daily claims processing & adjudication
Form 5500 filing & Summary Annual Reports
Non-discrimination testing (NDT)
ACA reporting (1094-C / 1095-C)
NBS debit card for HSA, FSA, HRA
24/7 employer & participant online portals
Mobile app & secure document upload
Dedicated account manager
Toll-free participant support center
Plan sponsor reporting & analytics
COBRA notices, elections & premium collection

Industries We Serve

From single-location nonprofits to multi-state employers, NBS administers plans for organizations across every major industry.

Education

Public and private K–12, higher education, and charter schools — including 403(b), 457(b), and FICA Alternative plans.

Government & Municipal

Cities, counties, special districts, and state agencies — non-ERISA 403(b), 457(b), and 401(a) plan administration.

Healthcare

Hospitals, clinics, and provider groups — health & welfare plus retirement plans designed for clinical workforces.

Nonprofit

Charitable organizations and associations — ERISA and non-ERISA retirement plans plus full health & welfare administration.

Manufacturing & Trades

Davis-Bacon prevailing wage plans, multi-employer arrangements, and full benefits administration for hourly workforces.

Professional Services

Law firms, accounting practices, and consulting groups — owner-favorable plan designs and Cash Balance arrangements.

Small & Mid-Market Employers

From 5 to 500 employees — Pooled Employer Plans, Solo(k), Single K, and right-sized health & welfare programs.

Religious Organizations

403(b)(9) church plans and tailored health & welfare administration for ministries, schools, and faith-based nonprofits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from HR leaders, finance teams, and plan sponsors evaluating NBS.

Most health & welfare plans launch in 30–45 days. Retirement plan setup typically takes 60–90 days depending on complexity and prior plan history. Your dedicated implementation team manages every step — plan design, document drafting, payroll integration, and employee communications.
We handle the heavy lifting. Employees receive clear communications about their new portal logins, debit card delivery (for health benefits), and any enrollment actions needed. For plan conversions, we coordinate with your prior administrator on balance transfers and historical data.
Our standard fee covers plan documents, daily claims processing, all required compliance filings (Form 5500, NDT, ACA reporting), participant portals and mobile access, the NBS debit card, toll-free participant support, and a dedicated account manager. There are no hidden charges for routine plan amendments or annual filings.
Yes. We prepare and file Form 5500 and applicable schedules, Summary Annual Reports, ACA 1094-C / 1095-C reporting, non-discrimination testing, and any IRS or DOL correspondence related to your plan. Your account manager tracks every deadline. See our IRS contribution limits page for current annual figures.
Yes. NBS integrates with all major payroll providers and works alongside your benefits broker or financial advisor. We're an independent TPA — meaning we don't sell insurance or investments, so we work with whichever partners best serve your plan.
Through your sponsor portal you can pull enrollment counts, claims activity, contribution histories, election summaries, ACA compliance reports, COBRA notices issued, and audit-ready exports. Custom reports are available on request through your account manager.
A Third Party Administrator (TPA) handles the day-to-day mechanics of running a benefit plan — claims processing, compliance filings, plan document maintenance, employee communications, and recordkeeping. Hiring a TPA like NBS lets your HR team focus on people instead of paperwork, and gives you certified, audit-ready administration without building it in-house.

Questions about your plans?

Whether you're managing an existing plan or exploring NBS for the first time, we're here to help.