{"id":739,"date":"2018-02-28T23:02:26","date_gmt":"2018-02-28T23:02:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/sonusbenefits.com\/?p=739"},"modified":"2018-03-12T15:47:16","modified_gmt":"2018-03-12T15:47:16","slug":"benefit-administration-systems-3-features-look","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sonusbenefits.com\/benefit-administration-systems-3-features-look\/","title":{"rendered":"Benefit Administration Systems: 3 Features to Look For"},"content":{"rendered":"

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How many Benefits Administration systems did you work with last year versus 5 years ago? Like you, we\u2019ve seen a few different companies with multiple options over the years\u2013 and a lot more in recent years. They\u2019re getting smarter and more efficient, and that\u2019s good because today, most medium to large-size employers already have or are considering a benefit administration system.<\/span><\/p>\n

Of course, the goal is to deliver benefits to employees in a more efficient manner, and we should be prepared to help with the decision-making process. <\/span><\/p>\n

On that note, here are 3 key areas of functionality to consider when reviewing a new or current system. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. \u00a0Consolidation of services – with support!<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The system should handle multiple carriers and offer enrollment for all employee benefits. This involves seamless connectivity for eligibility feeds to all carriers. The \u201choly grail\u201d everyone is looking for is integration with a payroll system. True integration allows for one point of input for employee information, plus payroll deductions carried from the benefits system to the payroll system (That would make life a little easier, right?).<\/span><\/p>\n

    Also, while good software is crucial, support when things go wrong (because they will) is just as important. Some questions to ask include:<\/span><\/p>\n