Infinisource News / Events
June 2008
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October 2006
April 2006
Infinisource Acquires Priority Pay
June 2008
Infinisource, Inc., a nationally recognized expert in compliance and benefit solutions, has announced the acquisition of Priority Pay of Laguna Hills, CA, a real time Internet payroll processing company.
Priority Pay, powered by Infinisource, offers employers a secure, internet-based payroll solution utilizing an “Application Service Provider” (ASP) service model which frees employers from installing and supporting payroll software. Access to the Priority Pay system is protected using state-of-the-art security and privacy technology. Employers receive a private Priority Pay Vault TM and secure Smart Browser through which all aspects of payroll processing can be managed online.
Priority Pay, founded by Anwar Elmarhek in 1998, pioneered and developed the technology to securely authenticate, transmit and manage all payroll functions through the Internet. Employers can easily process payroll without worrying about managing software, servers, upgrades or data backups. In addition, Priority Pay offers tax reporting services for a variety of jurisdictions.
"As a pioneering developer of innovative Internet payroll technologies, Priority Pay fits nicely with the strengths available at Infinisource,” commented Elmarhek. “There’s a common goal to provide clients with unsurpassed customer service that is an integral key for both companies. The technology capabilities will augment each other and as a part of Infinisource, we now will be able to bring a broader range of solutions to help our customers be even more successful."
"The acquisition is part of Infinisource's strategy to provide a comprehensive payroll and time/attendance product that addresses the needs of our current 15,000-employer base,” stated Infinisource President and CEO Gary Hart. “Infinisource looks forward to integrating the payroll services available with Priority Pay with our other services, particularly our eligibility and enrollment product, Infinisolved®. Anwar will continue to play a vital role in developing our payroll service and ensuring high customer satisfaction."
INFINISOURCE AND ELITE WELLNESS TEAM UP TO PROVIDE HEALTH MANAGEMENT
February 2008
Infinisource, Inc., a nationally recognized expert in compliance and benefit solutions, has selected Elite Wellness USA to provide health management programs that will help improve the health of employee populations and address preventable health care costs.
"Infinisource is very pleased to partner with Elite Wellness in providing employers with a high quality and affordable wellness solution," said Rich Glass, JD, Chief Compliance Officer of Infinisource. "Elite Wellness shares Infinisource’s core value of being customer focused and we believe that our Wellness offering will dramatically improve employers’ efforts to control health care costs and promote greater employee health and productivity."
Through this partnership, Infinisource increases their service offerings to the marketplace by providing an entry-level wellness program, called the Essentials Program. This program provides hi-touch, customized health management solutions with add-on services that include biometric screenings, additional health coaching, on-site education seminars, weight management and smoking cessation programs.
Elite Wellness uses a "hi-touch, hi-tech" approach to engage employees and spouses with on-site and online programs which help them lead healthier lives and prevent chronic diseases. Online web tools provide valuable ongoing feedback to employers on actual participation and measurable health status improvements of their human capital assets.
"With Infinisource, we designed a program that quickly assesses the current and potential health status of a company's employees through a short online health assessment. This is followed up by personal health awareness and engagement to get employees on track to a healthier lifestyle," commented Michael R. Nadeau, CEO of Elite Wellness. "Equally valuable, employers are able to track participation and results at any point in the program. They know the impact of a healthier workforce by seeing measurable results."
About Infinisource
Infinisource, Inc. is a nationally recognized leader of integrated benefits and compliance solutions. Infinisource offers COBRA, FSA, HRA, HSA administration, Direct Billing, Premium Only Plans, HIPAA Privacy and Security solutions, an online eligibility and enrollment solution, InfinisolvedTM and Wellness programs. Nationally acclaimed educational seminars and webinars are fundamental to Infinisource's stellar reputation. For more information, please visit the Infinisource website at www.infinisource.net.
About Elite Wellness
Elite Wellness is a leading, national provider of complete, customized wellness programs that help organizations contain and/or reduce health care costs. Through unique employee engagement strategies, Elite Wellness ensures participation in its programs, which leads to employees adopting healthy, long-term lifestyle changes that reduce preventable health care expenses. For more information about Elite Wellness, visit www.EliteWellnessUSA.com.
Infinisource Staff Become Certified in Flex and COBRA
October 2006
Learning your ABCs in elementary school is much easier than learning the ABCs of
benefit compliance. Infinisource, Inc. goes beyond the ABCs in training our staff
and is pleased to announce several staff members have become certified Flexible
Compensation and COBRA experts.
Marisha Taylor recently earned the designation of Certified in Flexible Compensation
from the Employers Council on Flexible Compensation (ECFC). An ECFC certification
is generally recognized as the most prestigious certification available for practitioners
in flexible compensation.
To achieve the CFC designation, Taylor underwent a rigorous examination covering
plan design and administration, the law, regulations and ethical standards.
The examination covered flexible benefit programs, including flexible spending accounts,
child and elder care reimbursement accounts, 401(k) and other defined contribution
plans and other innovative forms of compensation and benefits.
Connie Gilchrest, Research Specialist, recently completed the requirements for ECFC’s
CFC Instructor designation. She previously earned the CFC designation.
Gilchrest was awarded this certification after many years of work and research in
the area of flexible benefits. This honor is presented to those with longtime experience
who will, in turn, serve as an instructor for others who wish to pursue the certification.
Gilchrest utilizes these skills to further train internal staff, help educate clients
and brokers and ensure that Infinisource’s services are in compliance.
Only 250 professionals have received the CFC designation and only 150 have received
the CFCI of the more than 13,000 people who work in flexible compensation.
Changing rules, regulations and court cases have made COBRA compliance extremely
challenging. Once employers make the decision to turn COBRA administration over
to Infinisource, they put that task in the hands of COBRA compliance and administration
experts.
Recently, 43 Infinisource staff members passed a rigorous and comprehensive exam
to become COBRA certified. Those receiving the certification include: Jason Bauerly,
Diane Blanchard, Brenda Boggess, Suzi Boothby, Teena Bouse, Stacey Boyd, Renee Brooks,
Amy Case, Shannon Clark, JeriLu Crandall, Colleen Cuthbert, Cecile Gabriel, Dave
George, Sandra Hanshaw, Kim Henschel, Nikki Hutchins, Deb Kissau, Sheryld Kokinis,
Jan Larimer, Natalie Marcavage, Chevelle Markley, Kristen Marteen, LouAnn Mathews,
Kristi McFarland, Lisa McLatcher, Tracy Mills, Dana Murray, Jenny Ottjepka, Krista
Outwater, Sherri Rifenburgh, Mary Roscoe, Steve Sanders, Stephanie Sandy, Jennifer
Smith, Vicki Stempien, Dayna Tosh, Kati Traskos, Meredith Walsh, Virgie Ward, Tami
Wendorf, Tracy Winger, Kris Wood, Pam Zeller and Lori Marquart.
“We are thrilled that these individuals have become certified in COBRA and Flexible
Compensation. They each have a comprehensive knowledge of the rules and regulations
and their client focus helps us provide benefit solutions to clients and agents,”
said Gary Hart, Infinisource President/CEO.
About Infinisource, Inc.
Infinisource services include COBRA, HIPAA Privacy and Compliance Solutions, Flexible
Spending Accounts, Health Spending Accounts, Health Reimbursement Arrangements,
Premium Billing and Enrollment and Eligibility. Founded in 1986 to ease the administrative
complexity of COBRA compliance for employers, Infinisource serves more than 1 million
insured in 50 states, has educated over 250,000 people in employee benefits administration
compliance. For more information, please visit the Infinisource web site at
www.benefitsolved.com,
call 800-779-6384 or e-mail solutions@infinisource.net.
Infinisource Continues National Expansion
April 2006
COLDWATER, MI -- Infinisource, Inc., a nationally recognized expert in compliance
and benefit solutions, announces the addition of four new Regional Sales Managers
to its team of talented professionals.
David Heupel of Nine Mile Falls, WA, will provide benefit solutions to agents and
clients in the Oregon, Idaho and Washington areas. Heupel brings more than 14 years
of experience to this position, from company representative, sales manager and instructor
to agency owner.
Dustin Winters, of Upper Arlington, OH, will support the Ohio area and brings 12
years of industry knowledge and relevant professional experience to the company.
He is a graduate of Otterbein College in Westerville, Ohio, and received a master
of health administration degree from the University of North Florida in Jacksonville,
FL.
Trish Schipke of Orlando, FL, will be assisting clients and agents in Florida with
practical, yet innovative, benefit solutions designed to ease employer’s benefits
administration. Schipke comes to Infinisource with more than 16 years of sales and
service experience in the insurance industry. A licensed insurance agent, she has
served as a broker manager for several well-known and successful general agencies
throughout Florida.
Maureen Lascelles of Litchfield, NH, has over 10 years of success in the long-term
care benefits industry and will have a strong presence in the New England area.
She will supply employers with Infinsource’s dynamic benefit solutions. She is a
graduate of Southern New Hampshire University and an active member of the National
Association of Insurance & Financial Advisors (NAIFA) and past Assistant District
Governor and President of Rotary International.
“We are thrilled that these individuals have joined the Infinsource sales team.
They each have a comprehensive knowledge of the industry and their client focus
will help us provide benefit solutions to clients and agents,” says Cindy Tamke,
Vice President of Sales and Marketing. “They each possess a diverse background in
insurance that will provide a fresh perspective to assist agents and brokers with
services for their clients. Our commitment to hiring experienced sales professionals
who focus on building long-term relationships signals our intent to continue to
penetrate key markets throughout the United States.”
About Infinisource, Inc.
Infinisource services include COBRA, HIPAA Privacy and Compliance Solutions, Flexible
Spending Accounts, Health Spending Accounts, Health Reimbursement Arrangements,
Premium Billing and Enrollment and Eligibility. Founded in 1986 to ease the administrative
complexity of COBRA compliance for employers, Infinisource serves more than 1 million
insured in 50 states, has educated over 250,000 people in employee benefits administration
compliance. For more information, please visit the Infinisource web site at
www.benefitsolved.com,
call 800-779-6384 or e-mail solutions@infinisource.net.
Infinisource, Inc. has named Cindy Tamke as the Vice President of Sales and Marketing
April 2006
Tamke brings more than 20 years of experience in Fortune 500 companies within the
health care and biotech industries. She received her undergraduate degree from the
University of California, Berkeley and her MBA from Saint Mary’s College, in Moraga,
CA. She has a strong background managing national and regional projects. Tamke also
has a wide-array of experience with national leadership teams that shape and encourage
employee growth. She is a Certified Professional Selling Skills Trainer and is certified
in Socratic Selling Skills.
“Cindy brings with her a high level of energy that will motivate our sales and marketing
teams to a new level,” says Gary Hart, Infinisource President and CEO.