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    Licensing:
    On 10/09/2018 the The District of Columbia-DC revoked the license of The Igia Group. BBB encourages you to contact the following agency or agencies to confirm this information: - http://disb.dc.gov - 202-727-8000
    Government Action: BBB reports on known government actions involving business’ marketplace conduct::
    USA v. Tarek Abou-Khatwas

    The following describes a pending government action that has been formally brought by a government agency but has not yet been resolved. We are providing a summary of the governments allegations, which have not yet been proven.

    On March 20, 2018, The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia filed an Indictment in U.S. District Court against Tarek Abou-Khatwa, also known as Dean Addem, who is the owner of The Igia Group.  Charges filed allege Abou-Khatwa is in violation of numerous federal laws including health care fraud, false statements relating to healthcare matters, wire and mail fraud, and identity theft.  It is claimed that Abou-Khatwa converted for personal uses in excess of $2 million in illegal proceeds by falsifying employer censuses to receive lower quotes from an insurance carrier, then altering the carriers' invoices to his clients with inflated charges.  The matter is pending. 

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    Overview

    The igia Group™  works alongside employers and trade associations across the country as a strategic partner in providing advanced employee benefits solutions. Our fully customized suite of offerings includes:
    Benefits administration
    Management and administration of trusts for Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements (MEWA) and Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Associations (VEBA)
    Third-party administrator (TPA) services
    Human Resources outsourcing and consulting services
    As your strategic business partner, the experts at The igia Group™ handle your employee benefits administration needs so you can focus on the business of running your business.
    The igia Group is not an insurance brokerage company and chooses not to receive commissions.

    Business Details

    Location of This Business
    1850 M St NW Ste 560, Washington, DC 20036-5863
    BBB File Opened:
    5/20/2013
    Years in Business:
    25
    Business Started:
    1/1/1999
    Business Started Locally:
    1/1/1999
    Business Incorporated:
    7/1/2006
    Licensing Information:
    This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
    Type of Entity:
    Limited Liability Company (LLC)
    Alternate Business Name
    • Benefits Consulting Associates LLC
    • Igia LLC
    • BCA & Business Consulting Associates
    Business Management
    • Mr. Tarek Abou-Khatwa a/k/a Dean Addem, President
    Contact Information

    Principal

    • Mr. Tarek Abou-Khatwa a/k/a Dean Addem, President

    Customer Contact

    • Mr. Tarek Abou-Khatwa a/k/a Dean Addem, President
    Additional Contact Information

    Fax Numbers

    • (202) 828-9423
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