Adam Jensen
Attorney at Law
Minnesota
MN
About
A recognized expert in ERISA and Tribal healthcare, Adam has spent his career helping organizations of all sizes stay compliant, streamline processes, and maximize the value of their benefit plans. Adam has served clients in the insurance, benefits, and legal industries since 1986. He has worked with Tribal clients since… read more 1988.
Adam’s unique blend of legal acumen and practical experience gives him a deep understanding of the challenges organizations face in managing compliance. His proven track record includes crafting innovative solutions for Tribal governments, enterprises, and self-funded plans, ensuring adherence to regulations while optimizing outcomes for clients.
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FITT Health
Chief Legal Officer
Sep 2024 - Present
Provide comprehensive legal oversight for a pre-funding wellness and population health management start-up.
➢Manage all aspects of legal support, including drafting and reviewing contracts, preparing agreements, and advising senior management and the board on legal strategy.
➢Oversee HIPAA Privacy and Security compliance, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements
Jensen Law Firm Chartered
Owner/Attorney
Sep 2024 - Present
Leading a boutique law firm serving employers and Tribal governments, specializing in ERISA, ACA, HIPAA compliance, and Tribal healthcare.
➢Deliver tailored legal solutions to meet client-specific needs, focusing on compliance and strategic risk management.
➢Develop and provide customized benefit plan documents, SPDs, and ERISA wrap-around SPDs, POP Plans, and Flex Plans.
AmeriHealth Administrators
Tribal Markets Consultant
Oct 2019 - Sep 2024
Leadership of SPD Production for Minnesota Practice | Subject Matter Expert on Tribal Benefit and Compliance Matters Corporate-Wide (Including Legal and Compliance Departments) and to Other Blue Cross Organizations Nationally | Federal Benefit Regulatory Compliance Advisor to Internal Stakeholders and Clients
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Served as corporate Subject Matter Expert on Tribal Law and agency interactions.
Jensen Law Firm Chartered
Owner/Attorney
May 2019 - Oct 2019
Boutique employee benefit compliance firm serving self-funded employers and Tribes.
Cottingham & Butler
Vice President of Compliance
May 2011 - May 2019
➢Managed national Compliance and HR Consulting practice.
➢HIPAA Privacy and Security consulting. Filed annual EU Privacy Shield Attestation for major national accounting firm.
➢Provided compliance guidance to consulting and account teams.
➢Advised US Employers regarding C-suite clients regarding benefit and HR compliance risks. Developed strategies to manage, prevent, and mitigate.
Cottingham & Butler
DIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE SERVICES
Jul 2009 - May 2011
Led Compliance, International Benefits and Form 5500 preparation teams to reliably deliver subject matter expertise to some of the largest U.S. companies. HIPAA Privacy/Security/EU Privacy Consulting and Remediation.
Cottingham & Butler
Senior Compliance Officer
Apr 2004 - Jul 2009
Led Compliance, International Benefits and Form 5500 preparation teams to reliably deliver subject matter expertise to some of the largest U.S. companies. HIPAA Privacy/Security/EU Privacy Consulting and Remediation.