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| BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA CHOOSES BENEFITFOCUS® TECHNOLOGY |
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Benefitfocus eEnrollment™ Software to Simplify Healthcare Benefits Processes
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CHARLESTON, S.C. & SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (June 24, 2008) – Benefitfocus announced today that Blue Shield of California has selected Benefitfocus eEnrollment™ software technology for its mid-to-large groups enrollment process. Used by group administrators, brokers, members and carrier representatives, the Benefitfocus eEnrollment platform will make it easier to do business with the not-for-profit health plan by enhancing customer service, streamlining data management, increasing consumer choice, and allowing Blue Shield to more efficiently meet consumer demands. Serving more than 3.2 million members throughout the state, Blue Shield has one of the largest provider networks in California. |
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"Benefitfocus and their eEnrollment product will help us tremendously as we strive to simplify an overly complicated system for our clients and producers," ,said Paul Markovich BSC senior vice president & chief executive, Large Group Business Unit.
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As the flagship product of Benefitfocus’ suite of solutions, Benefitfocus eEnrollment replaces conventional paper-based enrollment with an easy-to-use, web-based automated application. Benefitfocus eEnrollment also offers additional tools for benefit management and administration, including coordination of benefits support, COBRA administration support and secure messaging, allowing all forms of eligibility to be completely automated while ensuring appropriate changes for new hires, termination, life events occur seamlessly.
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"We are very excited and honored that Blue Shield of California has chosen Benefitfocus to be their healthcare technology provider,” said Shawn Jenkins, president and CEO of Benefitfocus. “We believe that both Blue Shield of California and their clients will be able to reap great benefits from the flexibility, cost savings and ease-of-use relayed by our Benefitfocus eEnrollment platform. This further reinforces our leadership position in the marketplace."
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Working with Blue Shield of California will further expand Benefitfocus’ West Coast presence. Benefitfocus is currently increasing its investment in California and plans to open a West Coast office in early 2009. This new facility will provide the opportunity for increased services to the thousands of corporate customers and millions of members in the region.
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Benefitfocus eEnrollment implementation is currently underway for Blue Shield. The first phase will be deployed for select members as early as this fall with a complete roll-out to the Blue Shield membership in early 2009.
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About Benefitfocus
Benefitfocus is the largest healthcare benefits software provider serving 117,044 employers, 410 carriers,
and 42 million consumers. Our technology solutions reduce costs, provide market advantage, and manage risk
and improve consumer satisfaction. Benefitfocus gives a competitive edge to carriers, employers and
brokers as they help consumers manage complex decisions in an ever-changing healthcare benefits
environment. Benefitfocus can be reached at 843-849-7476 or at www.benefitfocus.com
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About Blue Shield of California
Blue Shield of California, an independent member of the Blue Shield Association, is a not-for-profit health plan dedicated to providing Californians with access to high quality care at a reasonable price. Founded in 1939, it now has 3.2 million members, 4,500 employees, and is one of the largest provider networks with more than 20 office locations, providing a wide range of commercial and government products throughout the state. The company has contributed $100 million over the past three years to the Blue Shield of California Foundation to fund nonprofit organizations that improve access to quality health care in California. Contact your local agent or broker for more information about Blue Shield products and services, or visit the Blue Shield Web site at www.blueshieldca.com. |
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