About Our Agency

Jane Ahrens

Upstate New York business owner and entrepreneur, Jane Ahrens, knows the importance of finding and retaining talented employees, and balancing their need for quality benefit plans with the needs of an organization. Jane partners with upstate New York businesses to help secure benefits with good value for both the employer and employee.

With a 25-year background in public school teaching, Jane uses this experience to concisely explain health care and Medicare information to her customers.

Jane serves the broader community through many organizations, including the National Association of Health Underwriters Rochester chapter, Rochester Women’s Network, and the National Human Resources Association Rochester Chapter. Jane also volunteers her time with CURE Childhood Cancer and Greyhound Adoption of Greater Rochester, NY.

Education & Credentials

Licensed Health, Life, Accident Broker: NY, CT, FL, PA

Medicare Certification, America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)

Certified Healthcare Reform and Affordable Care Act Professional, NY

MS in Health Education

Tina Scahill

Tina joins her mother, Jane at the Ahrens Benefits Company, after having worked part-time with her as a Medicare Specialist for the past several years. With her background in teaching, Tina is able to clearly educate her clients about the complexities of the ever-changing healthcare arena.

Education & Credentials

Licensed Health, Life, Accident Broker: NY

Medicare Certification, America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP)

Certified Healthcare Reform and Affordable Care Act Professional, NY

MS in Education

Strategic Partners to Businesses and Organizations

As an established broker serving businesses and non-profit organizations, the Ahrens Benefits Company specializes in benefits programs and a wide range of healthcare-related options.

To maximize our overall value to businesses and individuals, we offer a variety of services free of charge:

• The Affordable Care Act (ACA) compliance reviews
• HR Compliance Review to ensure compliance with local, state and federal requirements
• Employee Benefits Survey to understand employee needs so you can implement better policies and improve retention
• Lunch and Learn to educate employees about their benefits package
• Onsite help with enrollment
• Corporate Retirement and Executive Benefit Audit to uncover key features that can add value and reduce expenses
• Back office support including, but not limited to, contacting the insurance company on the employer’s behalf to solve issues

The Ahrens Benefits Company specializes in helping small business owners with 2-100 employees, individuals and families who need help in selecting a health insurance plan (the Affordable Care Act), and those who are Medicare eligible. The Ahrens Benefits Company is a NYS certified exchange broker, and can help groups and individuals enroll in plans both on and off the exchange.

Providing Trusted Guidance in Uncertain Times

We believe in caring for others as we do our own. The need for a trusted partner who consistently monitors conditions and practices open, proactive communication has never been greater. We listen intently to understand your situation and your unique challenges, and we explain your options clearly, without industry jargon. With the Ahrens Benefits Company you get straightforward, unbiased guidance. That’s the way we do business.