PlanSource Announces Exciting New Components of Its Fall 2012 Release

ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- PlanSource, a cloud-based, on-demand technology company that provides state-of-the-art benefits administration, payroll, and HRIS solutions to employers through its insurance carrier and broker partners, has announced some of the major components of its 2012 Fall Release.

The PlanSource Fall Release contains over 175 total new features and improvements, including a major redesign of the employee self-service portal which will further improve end-user experience, and a pilot release of the PlanSource Real-Time Interface with Anthem Blue Cross, which allows for real-time data transfer to include eligibility updates, billing information, and primary care physician (PCP) changes for Anthem data in the PlanSource system (an industry first). The Fall Release also includes features that establish PlanSource as a leader in ensuring compliance with the recently upheld Affordable Care Act, such as provisions for W-2 reporting for an individual's healthcare contributions.

"The advancements contained in our 2012 Fall Release demonstrate our commitment to strengthening our position as a technology leader in benefits administration and HR management solutions," said Scott Carver, President of PlanSource. "The redesign of our Employee Portal is a critical element of our long-term strategy to provide a more personalized, consumer-driven experience by combining the best technology with successful best practices for online user experience. And the PlanSource Real-Time Eligibility Interface pilot with a leading health plan is truly groundbreaking in our industry. The efficiency and value this solution will drive to all the stakeholders in the employee benefits ecosystem is really incalculable."

Added Carver, "With the recent Supreme Court decision on the Affordable Care Act, PlanSource is in a unique position to deliver even greater value and innovation to our customers and stakeholders with our cloud-based products and solutions. Whether through a Private Exchange or a traditional model, our focus on the best possible user experience and leveraging technology to make our carrier and broker partners more successful drives all of our development efforts, and this release is a big step forward in our mission to change the way employee benefits are purchased, delivered and managed."

About PlanSource

PlanSource is a cloud-based, on-demand software provider that revolutionizes the way healthcare and employee benefits are bought, sold and managed with a comprehensive array of integrated services including benefits administration, decision support, payroll and HRIS technology. PlanSource technology solutions are delivered through strategic insurance carriers, brokers and exchanges who partner with PlanSource in order to increase their retention rates, revenue, and the overall value they bring to their customers. To learn more about PlanSource, visit www.plansource.com.

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