SmartStart Implementation
A strong start makes all the difference
Implementation can create friction when expectations are unclear. Our onboarding experience helps clients move from start to launch with greater clarity, connection, and guidance.
Simpler implementation. Stronger client confidence.
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A clear path forward through four key stages: Plan, Build, Test, and Launch. Along the way, defined timelines, next steps, roles, and responsibilities help set expectations, while milestone-based communications keep clients informed of progress, what's coming next, and where action is needed.
Clarity from the start
The result A more predictable implementation experience, with clarity at every step.
Clarity
Connected
Consultative
Plan Kickoff begins with roles, responsibilities, timelines, initial data needs, connectivity needs, and success criteria.
Four easy stages to onboarding
We keep implementation moving with clear ownership, coordinated setup, and expert support at every step.
Our implementation experience continues to evolve through specialized expertise, client feedback, and expanded listening capabilities that help us better support brokers and their clients.
Specialized absence expertise
Built to keep getting better
Expanded listening through AI-powered sentiment analysis
Client feedback throughout the journey
Next, see how our people, technology, and service model continue to support brokers and clients after launch.
A stronger start helps create a better service experience
Test Configuration, connectivity setup, testing, validation, issue resolution, and milestone tracking come together.
Build Plan design, policy setup, data connectivity and enrollment and billing requirements are confirmed.
Launch Go-live readiness is confirmed, final validation is completed, and clients are prepared for a cleaner day-one experience.
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For complex absence programs, clients have access to specialized support for plan design, configurable company and state leaves, history and takeover.
We gather client feedback at key stages, including kickoff, implementation, and post-launch, to refine our process and improve the client experience.
We’re expanding our listening capabilities by using AI-powered sentiment analysis across implementation calls to help identify friction points and opportunities in real time.
Key setup needs are aligned early across connectivity setup, data mapping, configuration, testing, and validation. Together, these steps help support a smoother transition into enrollment, claims, billing, reporting, and ongoing service.
The result Clients are set up for the benefits experience their HR teams and employees will rely on after launch.
Connected for greater ease
Consultative
Connected
Clarity
A dedicated Implementation Manager drives progress and facilitates detailed planning conversations based on each client’s complexity and product needs. Along the way, clients receive tailored guidance and access to experts across benefits technology, enrollment, billing, compliance, and complex leave requirements.
Consultative guidance throughout
Consultative
Connected
Clarity
The result Clients don’t need to manage the process. They have the right people guiding progress and supporting a smoother launch.
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