Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Trion Solutions announce collaboration to bring top-quality health insurance benefits and Professional Employer Organization administrative services to Connecticut

WALLINGFORD, Conn. and TROY, Mich., Sept. 6, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Trion Solutions, Inc., one of the nation's largest Professional Employer Organizations (PEO), announced today an industry-first partnership to benefit small to medium sized employers in Connecticut. The new-services offering, to be branded as Anthem AdminCompanion® powered by Trion Solutions, will be offered through Anthem's network of 1,500 independent agents in Connecticut.  Starting in January 2018, small- to medium-sized employers of ten or more employees in Connecticut will be able to offer their employees premier-quality health and ancillary coverage along with customized human-resources services.

"This is an unprecedented opportunity for small- to medium-sized businesses in Connecticut to manage costs by enjoying the economies of scale afforded larger companies and to receive expert assistance in HR and employee administration so they can stay focused on their core business," said Jill Hummel, president Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield. "Anthem AdminCompanion® powered by Trion Solutions will be a great tool for our 1,500 independent agents to offer in their work to help Connecticut small- to medium-sized businesses continue to grow and succeed."

Under this innovative collaboration, Trion makes Fortune 500-calibre HR, payroll, compliance, admin, workers' compensation and other services available to small businesses. It's packaged alongside employee benefits from Anthem, whose health insurance products are ranked highest in consumer satisfaction in Connecticut two years in a row.

Anthem AdminCompanion® powered by Trion Solutions will provide small- to medium-sized employers with ten or more employees:

• Access to Anthem health and ancillary products;
• Focused customer service through dedicated, experienced staff; and,
• Opportunity for Trion's suite of customized HR services that include HR Outsourcing, Workers' Compensation, Benefits Administration, Government Compliance
  and Payroll and Taxes.

"Everyone at Trion Solutions is thrilled with the Anthem partnership," said David Stone, president and co-founder, Trion Solutions.  "Trion's aggregate purchasing power will allow businesses to take advantage of Anthem products and rates typically available only to larger groups.  And, our staff is experienced at working exclusively with small- to medium-sized businesses, which will help take concerns and burdens away in the areas of human resources and employee benefits."

About Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
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About Trion Solutions, Inc.
Trion Solutions Inc., based in Troy, Mich., serves primarily small- to medium-sized businesses across a full range of industries, providing customized human resources, benefits, insurance, payroll tax and compliance solutions. Its rapid, consistent growth has placed it among the top tier of emerging professional employer organizations nationwide, with eligibility to serve clients in  all 50 states. More information on Trion Solutions can be found at www.trionworks.com or by calling (800) 681-9675.

SOURCE Trion Solutions, Inc.