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Benefits Consultant roles qualify for H-1B sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring at least a bachelor's degree in human resources, business, or a related field. Employers filing LCAs under SOC code 13-1141 must meet DOL prevailing wage requirements. No lottery exemption applies, so timing your job search around the April cap season matters.
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Get Access To All JobsWe’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Summary
Translate complex benefit information, including non-standard plan language into crisp, compliant, easy-to-understand plan language for self-funded plans. This includes analyzing, drafting, editing and reviewing all legal and regulatory plan documentation (i.e., SPDs, plan amendments, SBCs and restates) for our self-funded plan customers. Basic understanding of regulations, laws, and internal procedures impacting self-funded health plans with attention to ensuring the plan and company remain in compliance with federal and state law. Successfully negotiate deadlines when appropriate; influences change/enhancement to business processes, policies and system infrastructure to improve information quality, availability, and access. Deliver high-quality documentation ensuring department standards are met with a focus on ensuring all errors in spelling, grammar and formatting are corrected before the document is sent to the customer. May participate in implementation of department projects as needed. Other duties as assigned, requested or required such as facilitating onboarding of new hires, facilitate P&P and directives and facilitate refresher courses for the renewal team and new hires.
Required Qualifications
- 1-2 years of extensive plan writing experience supporting self-funded or fully insured plans.
- 1-2 years of plan amendment/document experience.
- Interpersonal skills to include written and verbal communication, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising and counseling skills.
- Ability to anticipate workload needs and to follow through with minimum direction.
- Effective time management, organizational and prioritization skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy performing at high levels in a fast paced and constantly changing work environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, SharePoint and Outlook applications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Salesforce experience
Education
Associates Degree or equivalent work experience (HS diploma + 2 years relevant experience)
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$17.00 - $34.15
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 05/08/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.
Position Summary
Translate complex benefit information, including non-standard plan language into crisp, compliant, easy-to-understand plan language for self-funded plans. This includes analyzing, drafting, editing and reviewing all legal and regulatory plan documentation (i.e., SPDs, plan amendments, SBCs and restates) for our self-funded plan customers. Basic understanding of regulations, laws, and internal procedures impacting self-funded health plans with attention to ensuring the plan and company remain in compliance with federal and state law. Successfully negotiate deadlines when appropriate; influences change/enhancement to business processes, policies and system infrastructure to improve information quality, availability, and access. Deliver high-quality documentation ensuring department standards are met with a focus on ensuring all errors in spelling, grammar and formatting are corrected before the document is sent to the customer. May participate in implementation of department projects as needed. Other duties as assigned, requested or required such as facilitating onboarding of new hires, facilitate P&P and directives and facilitate refresher courses for the renewal team and new hires.
Required Qualifications
- 1-2 years of extensive plan writing experience supporting self-funded or fully insured plans.
- 1-2 years of plan amendment/document experience.
- Interpersonal skills to include written and verbal communication, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising and counseling skills.
- Ability to anticipate workload needs and to follow through with minimum direction.
- Effective time management, organizational and prioritization skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy performing at high levels in a fast paced and constantly changing work environment.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Word, Excel, SharePoint and Outlook applications.
Preferred Qualifications
- Salesforce experience
Education
Associates Degree or equivalent work experience (HS diploma + 2 years relevant experience)
Anticipated Weekly Hours
40
Time Type
Full time
Pay Range
The typical pay range for this role is:
$17.00 - $34.15
This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors. This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.
Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.
Great benefits for great people
We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.
This full-time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well-being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.
Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on Benefits Moments.
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 05/08/2026
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Benefits Consultant
Verify your role meets specialty occupation
Benefits Consultant positions must require a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. Pull the O*NET profile for Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists to confirm the education requirement language before your employer files the LCA.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Search Migrate Mate to filter Benefits Consultant roles by employers who have already filed H-1B LCAs. This cuts your outreach list to companies that have cleared the DOL certification step before and understand the sponsorship process.
Check the prevailing wage before negotiating
Run your target metro area and SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting an offer. Your employer's LCA must certify wages at or above the applicable wage level, and knowing the floor protects you from underpayment that could trigger a USCIS RFE.
Flag benefits administration experience on your resume
USCIS scrutinizes whether Benefits Consultant duties genuinely require a specialized degree. Highlight technical skills like ERISA compliance, 401(k) plan administration, or actuarial analysis to reinforce that the role isn't a generalist HR position that any degree covers.
Confirm employer registration status with E-Verify
USCIS requires petitioning employers to be registered entities capable of filing I-129. If a prospective employer uses a staffing intermediary, verify that the actual end-client or the intermediary, not both, is listed as the petitioner and is enrolled in E-Verify.
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Find Benefits Consultant JobsBenefits Consultant H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Benefits Consultant role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, if the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as human resources, business administration, or finance. Generic roles where any degree suffices don't meet the specialty occupation standard. Your employer's LCA and I-129 must document that the job duties require specialized knowledge tied directly to that field of study.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Benefits Consultants?
Large insurance carriers, HR consulting firms, benefits administration companies, and major corporations with in-house benefits teams have filed H-1B LCAs for this role. Browse Benefits Consultant roles on Migrate Mate to see employers filtered by verified H-1B filing history, so you're applying to companies already familiar with the sponsorship process.
What SOC code applies to Benefits Consultant H-1B filings?
Most Benefits Consultant roles are filed under SOC code 13-1141, Compensation, Benefits, and Job Analysis Specialists. Your employer uses this code when filing the LCA with DOL and on the I-129 petition with USCIS. The prevailing wage USCIS and DOL apply is tied to this code and your worksite's geographic area, so verifying the correct code matters before your offer letter is signed.
Can a Benefits Consultant switch employers while on H-1B?
Yes, through H-1B portability under AC21. If your new employer files an I-129 transfer petition before your current status expires, you can start the new role as soon as the petition is received by USCIS, without waiting for approval. The new role must still qualify as a specialty occupation under the same standards as your original petition.
How does the H-1B lottery affect Benefits Consultant job seekers?
Benefits Consultant roles are cap-subject, meaning your petition enters the annual lottery if you're not already in H-1B status. USCIS accepts registrations in March for an October 1 start. If you're on OPT when selected, cap-gap rules extend your work authorization through September 30. Plan your job search timeline so your employer can submit the I-129 immediately after lottery selection.
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