ORLANDO, Fla., July 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PlanSource, a leading provider of cloud-based benefits technology, announced today that Ameritas, an insurance, employee benefits and financial services company, has joined PlanSource Boost, an innovative program that provides organizations with industry-leading benefits technology and real-time API integrations that modernize the benefits experience for employees and HR teams.
Ameritas is one of the country's largest dental and vision carriers, offering a wide range of insurance and financial products and services, serving nearly 4.5 million customers. "Dental members and their dependents rely on Ameritas's innovative group coverage and vastly trusted network," said Drew Fleming, senior vice president of group distribution and national partners at Ameritas. "We are looking forward to making strategic investments to enable API integrations that will enhance the employee experience."
As part of the PlanSource Boost program, Ameritas works to eliminate the complexities that HR leaders face today when it comes to managing employee benefit programs. Now more than ever, employees and HR teams need a modern, mobile-friendly and real-time benefits administration solution that allows employees to shop for and choose the best benefits for their families.
PlanSource Boost offers real-time API integrations, an engaging employee shopping experience, time-saving services and preferred pricing. When employers choose products from Ameritas, they receive:
- An optimized employee shopping experience – Consumer marketing experts optimize the shopping experience to create the best environment for employees to enroll in their benefits.
- Industry-leading integrations – PlanSource and Ameritas will be rolling out state-of-the-art integrations plan configuration, enrollment, provider directory and access to carrier member portals.
- Simplified self-billing – PlanSource provides self-billing services for the products offered from Boost carriers, saving HR teams time by eliminating the need to reconcile carrier bills.
"Ameritas has the same vision we do around the customer experience and the need to modernize how insurance plans are administered," said Bradley Taylor, executive vice president, strategic partnerships. "We're excited to leverage their appetite for integrations and the investments they have already made to their internal systems."
About PlanSource
PlanSource is a technology company that automates and simplifies every aspect of employee benefit programs, so employees and HR teams can make smarter, more confident benefits decisions. More than 7.5 million consumers receive their benefits through the PlanSource platform, which provides the best experience possible for benefits communications, shopping, enrollment, billing, compliance and ongoing administration. With an end-to-end benefits platform and suite of technology-enabled services, PlanSource helps people maximize the benefits of their benefits, so they can live happier healthier lives. Learn more at plansource.com.
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About Ameritas
Ameritas is a marketing name for Ameritas Mutual Holding Company and its affiliated subsidiary companies, including Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. and Ameritas Life Insurance Corp. of New York. Founded in 1887, Ameritas offers a wide range of insurance and financial products and services to individuals, families and businesses. These products and services include life insurance; annuities; individual disability income insurance; group dental, vision and hearing care insurance; retirement plans; investments; asset management; and public finance. Securities offered through affiliate Ameritas Investment Company LLC., member FINRA/SIPC and investment advisory services offered through the business name of Ameritas Advisory Services. For more information, visit ameritas.com.