Rick Allen
About Rick Allen
Rick Allen serves as the Vice President of Enterprise Health Plan Strategy at Alegeus, bringing extensive experience in health and welfare employee benefit plans. He has held leadership roles at various organizations, including Genesis Employee Benefits and TASC, and has spoken at over 100 events on healthcare strategies.
Work at Alegeus
Rick Allen currently holds the position of Vice President of Enterprise Health Plan Strategy at Alegeus, a role he has occupied since 2021. In this capacity, he focuses on developing strategies that enhance health plan offerings and improve consumer engagement. Alegeus specializes in consumer-directed healthcare solutions, and Allen's extensive background in health and welfare employee benefit plans contributes to the company's mission of delivering innovative healthcare financing strategies.
Previous Experience at Genesis Employee Benefits
Before joining Alegeus, Rick Allen founded, chaired, and served as CEO of Genesis Employee Benefits from 2005 to 2014. Under his leadership, the organization became recognized for its solutions in America's Voluntary Employee Benefits Association (VEBA). His tenure in the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area helped shape the landscape of employee benefits and welfare plans.
Career Path and Expertise
Rick Allen has a career that spans various roles in health and welfare employee benefit plans and administration. His expertise includes account-based benefit plans and healthcare financing strategies. He has also been involved in consumer-directed healthcare plan design and administration, which positions him as a knowledgeable figure in the industry.
Speaking Engagements and Public Speaking
Rick Allen is a dynamic public speaker who has presented at over 100 conferences, summits, and partner events. His experience as an instructor allows him to effectively communicate complex topics related to healthcare and employee benefits to diverse audiences.
Notable Contributions and Client Engagements
Throughout his career, Rick Allen has served key clients, including numerous Fortune 500 companies, the US federal government, and large organized labor unions. He played a significant role in creating and delivering the nation’s first fully-integrated Trust Funded Health Reimbursement Arrangement product, showcasing his innovative approach to employee benefits.