The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America is making the benefits enrollment and administration process easier for employees and employers with the launch of a multi-carrier online enrollment platform as part of their EnrollmentWorks program. This new system enables organizations of 50 or more employees to manage their benefits carriers with a single online system.

The EnrollmentWorks platform, powered by PlanSource, a provider of employee benefits management services, offers the ability to:

• Give employees electronic access to their portfolio of benefits, regardless of carrier, from any location
• Enroll in benefits and make life events changes online
• Support employee decision-making with helpful tools (ie: compare benefits, view plan summaries)
• View detailed employee information and access a full record of employee changes
• Provide electronic data feeds to carriers
• View and edit bills
• Export files in common formats for COBRA, FSA and payroll
• Produce a current census and other useful reports

According to a survey commissioned by Guardian, more than half of all workers believe a consolidated benefits web portal allows them to better evaluate their insurance options, make selections, understand and appreciate the value of the benefits available to them. The survey also finds using a consolidated website to enroll in benefits offered from different insurance companies is preferred by all workers, regardless of age, life-stage or education level. Furthermore, those already using the web are more likely to enroll in benefits offered by their employer if they have access to a consolidated site.

"Our EnrollmentWorks multi-carrier online enrollment platform and portfolio of tools will help brokers and employers save time, money and resources while simultaneously creating the optimal benefits experience for their employees," says Chris Swanker, vice president, worksite and sponsored markets.