VermontBiz and the Vermont Chamber of Commerce have announced that Cobalt Benefits Group has been named one of the Best Places to Work in Vermont 2026 – representing one of only eight large employers in the state to make the list.
A total of 65 employers were recognized in The Best Places to Work in Vermont list, which is broken down into three categories: Small Businesses (15-99 employees), Medium Businesses (100-249 employees) and Large Businesses (250+ employees). Cobalt ranked 6th in the Large Businesses category.
The final rankings for each category were announced at a special awards presentation on April 2, and each business ranking will be highlighted in the April issue of VermontBiz.
“Being recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Vermont is a true honor, but what makes this award especially meaningful is that it’s driven by the voices of our own team,” said Bill Meehan, CEO of Cobalt Benefits Group. “Our people take a service-first approach to everything we do, and this recognition is a direct reflection of the culture they’ve built together. We remain deeply committed to fostering a workplace where every employee feels valued, supported, and inspired to do their best work.”
This statewide survey and awards program was designed to identify, recognize, and honor the best places of employment in Vermont, benefiting the state’s economy, its workforce, and businesses.
Companies from across the state entered the two-part process to determine the Best Places to Work in Vermont. The first part consisted of evaluating each nominated company’s workplace policies, practices, and demographics. This part of the process was worth approximately 20% of the total evaluation.
The second part consisted of an employee survey to measure the employee experience. This part of the process was worth approximately 80% of the total evaluation. The combined scores determined the top companies and the final ranking. Workforce Research Group managed the overall registration and survey process in Vermont and analyzed the data and used their expertise to determine the final rankings.
The awards program was created in 2006 and is presented in partnership with the Society for Human Resource Management, Vermont State Council, (VTSHRM), the Vermont Department of Commerce and Community Development and Workforce Research Group.
As a nonprofit-owned organization supporting a portfolio of third-party administrator (TPA) brands, Cobalt operates with a long-term perspective, full transparency, and a true customer-first mindset. That structure allows the organization to invest in people, service, and innovation without short-term pressures.
For more information about Cobalt Benefits Group, visit cobaltbenefitsgroup.com.
About Cobalt Benefits Group
Cobalt Benefits Group is a family of innovative third-party administrator (TPA) brands, including Blue Benefit Administrators of Massachusetts (BBA), Comprehensive Benefits Administrators (CBA Blue), Great Bay Administrators (GBA), and Employee Benefit Plan Administrators (EBPA). Specializing in self-funded benefit plans focused on flexibility, service, and transparency, Cobalt supports over 250,000 members across the U.S., delivering customized solutions that improve outcomes and lower costs. Learn more at cobaltbenefitsgroup.com.