http://www.infinisource.net/Rss/Infinisource-News.ashx Infinisource News - News & Review 10 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. http://www.infinisource.net/Infinisource/News_Review_Articles/news_review20080610-1.aspx 10 Jun 2008 The Employer's Council on Flexible Compensation awarded Infinisource employee Joni Palmer, Sales Administration Specialist, the designation of Certified in Flexible Compensation (CFC) by the Foundation for Future Leadership. Palmer is one of a very few individuals to receive the highest professional certification available for practitioners in flexible compensation. http://www.infinisource.net/Infinisource/News_Review_Articles/news_review20080415-6.aspx 15 Apr 2008 From time to time, Infinisource submits comments on proposed federal or state benefit regulations that affect employers. Already in 2008, we are commenting on two such rules. http://www.infinisource.net/Infinisource/News_Review_Articles/news_review20080415-9.aspx 15 Apr 2008 Infinisource, Inc. has named Dan Taylor as the Strategic Alliance Manager and Karen Kirkpatrick as National Sales Manager. Taylor will work at a national level to develop and maintain relationships with top preferred partners. He graduated from Western Michigan University and is well versed in employee benefit administration and compliance issues and has many years of sales experience. http://www.infinisource.net/Infinisource/News_Review_Articles/news_review20080311-7.aspx 11 Mar 2008 When an auditor knocks at an employer's door, what necessary information should be prepared? http://www.infinisource.net/Infinisource/News_Review_Articles/news_review20080211-7.aspx 11 Feb 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. http://www.infinisource.net/Infinisource/News_Review_Articles/news_review20080211-8.aspx 11 Feb 2008 Since they were issued in early August 2007, the Proposed Cafeteria Plan Regulations have created a stir in the benefits community. In many respects they have given us much needed guidance on a variety of issues related to Section 125 plans and their component benefit options. However, many open issues remain. http://www.infinisource.net/Infinisource/News_Review_Articles/news_review20071112-2.aspx 12 Nov 2007 In preparation for the year-end busy season, your partners at Infinisource are ready to answer your calls. We are never too busy for your questions or to meet with one of your clients. We are only a phone call away! http://www.infinisource.net/Infinisource/News_Review_Articles/news_review20070813-4.aspx 13 Aug 2007 Infinisource, Inc., a nationally recognized expert in compliance and benefit solutions, announces the addition of three Regional Sales Managers and a Marketing Manager to its team of accomplished professionals. http://www.infinisource.net/Infinisource/News_Review_Articles/news_review20070709-8.aspx 9 Jul 2007 Infinisource was founded in 1986 as COBRA Compliance Systems, Inc. (CCS), as many of you may be aware. As we continued to grow and expand, we decided in 2003 to officially change our name from CCS to Infinisource, a move that would more clearly brand and market our growing list of products and services. http://www.infinisource.net/Infinisource/News_Review_Articles/news_review20070709-1.aspx 9 Jul 2007 The forecast for health care benefit administration in 2007 calls for continued cloudiness with more clouds on the way. New Congressional leadership, rising health care costs, an expanding number of benefit options and the accompanying compliance issues are all factors that create problems for administrators. Solving those problems and helping administrators navigate through the clouds requires expert research, advice and service. Founded as COBRA Compliance Systems, Inc. in 1986, Infinisource enters its twenty-first year and continues to build upon its reputation for providing all three. http://www.infinisource.net/news/stories/new_review20070109-1.asp 09 Jan 2007 Can you recall a time when you were trying to purchase something, and it was evident that you knew more about the product or service than the person with whom you were dealing? It can be a frustrating experience. At Infinisource, a top priority is maintaining a high level of COBRA competence among our employees. This is consistent with our focus to serve our clients, agents and brokers. http://www.infinisource.net/news/stories/new_review20061211-6.asp 11 Dec 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. http://www.infinisource.net/news/stories/new_review20061010-4.asp 10 Oct 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. http://www.infinisource.net/news/stories/new_review20060907-1.asp 7 Sep 2006 What is it: HIPAA Solved is a software solution for creating customized Policy and Procedure manuals for HIPAA Privacy & HIPAA Security. HIPAA Solved is powered by Interactive HIPAA™ software from H.J. Ross – a leading developer of medical compliance software solutions. http://www.infinisource.net/news/stories/new_review20060411-7.asp 11 Apr 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. http://www.infinisource.net/news/stories/new_review20060411-5.asp 11 Apr 2006 Infinisource is not satisfied merely to react to new laws or other governmental guidance. We continue to be proactive in seeking to influence legislation and regulations that impact employment-related benefits before they become final. http://www.infinisource.net/news/stories/new_review20060516-3.asp 16 May 2006 At Infinisource, our number one priority is people. Whether it’s the Customer Service Representative answering our phone, the client calling with technical questions, the agent contacting us to add a service for companies or a plan participant calling about premium payments, it all starts with people. Our sales and Customer Response representatives are available: http://www.infinisource.net/news/stories/newsroom20060314-4.asp 16 Mar 2006 Infinisource, Inc. was among several administrators and associations that presented oral comments at an IRS public hearing on Thursday, February 23, 2006, regarding employers’ comparable contributions to HSAs. The hearing was held on the Proposed Regulations issued under § 4980G that were published as a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the Federal Register on August 26, 2005. http://www.infinisource.net/news/stories/newsroom20060314-3.asp 16 Mar 2006 Infinisource, Inc. will present oral comments at an IRS public hearing on Thursday, February 23, 2006, on employers’ comparable contributions to HSAs. This hearing is being held in conjunction with the Proposed Regulations issued under § 4980G that were published as a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking in the Federal Register on August 26, 2005. http://www.infinisource.net/news/stories/newsroom20060208-4.asp 08 Feb 2006 Lawsuits, regulations and rulings can change the road to compliance in the blink of an eye. Don’t get pulled over and written a ticket to a courtroom. Instead remain prepared by attend ing an educational series presented by the National Association of Professional Benefits Administrators (NAPBA). http://www.infinisource.net/news/stories/newsroom20051212-2.asp 16 Dec 2005 COLDWATER, MI – A great deal of interest in Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) has hit the benefit market since the Medicare reform law established the accounts in late 2003. As health care premiums continue to rise as much as eight percent for 2006, employers are looking for ways to reduce costs for group health coverage and many are considering offering a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) along with an HSA. http://www.infinisource.net/news/stories/newsroom20051121-4.asp 21 Nov 2005 Medicare has always been a difficult topic and the Medicare Prescription Drug Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003 (MMA) has added one more facet of confusion for employers to muddle through. What many employers may not realize is this ruling does affect them with a required notification to be sent no later than November 15, 2005. http://www.infinisource.net/news/stories/newsroom20050920-1.asp 21 Sep 2005 Infinisource, Inc. has been busy moving forward with its one-million-dollar renovation project that incorporated a Technology Center and additional parking accommodations. http://www.infinisource.net/news/stories/newsroom20050920-4.asp 21 Sep 2005 COLDWATER -- Infinisource, Inc. has named Rich Glass as its Chief Compliance Officer. Glass formerly was Chief Compliance Officer for Conexis Benefits Administrators, LP, Texas. He brings more than 12 years of legal expertise to Infinisource specializing in Human Resources and related regulatory compliance and benefit issues. Glass is an accomplished speaker and author on employment law and compliance issues. http://www.infinisource.net/news/stories/newsroom20050721-3.asp 21 Jul 2005 The Employer's Council on Flexible Compensation awarded Infinisource employees Connie Gilchrest and Melanie McNall the designation of Certified in Flexible Compensation by the Foundation for Future Leadership. Gilchrest and McNall are only one of 14 individuals to receive this certification, which is the highest professional certification available for practitioners in flexible compensation. http://www.infinisource.net/news/stories/newsroom20050721-2.asp 21 Jul 2005 Learning your ABCs in elementary school seems like a walk in the park compared to the ABCs required with benefit compliance. The ABCs have changed for COBRA, FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts), HSA (Health Spending Accounts), HRA (Health Reimbursement Arrangements) and HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act). Learn more about these ABCs with an education series presented by the National Association of Professional Benefits Administrators (NAPBA). http://www.infinisource.net/news/stories/newsroom20050517-2.asp 20 May 2005 Consulting with clients and helping them build the right combination of benefit plans for their employees have traditionally been the role of you, the agent or broker. If you haven't figured it out already, the latest role for agents and brokers is finding a solution for managing all of the client's plans in one system. E-Manager PLUS from Infinisource provides the best solution available for managing benefits, performing employee self-serve enrollment online, and transmitting data electronically to vendors. Plus, it's integrated with Infinisource's nationally acclaimed COBRA and FSA administration making it a package unmatched in the marketplace. http://www.infinisource.net/news/stories/newsroom20050622-3.asp 22 Jun 2005 COLDWATER, MI - Having the right business smarts in todays world has much to do with being able to tap into the right information at the right time. Infinisource, Inc., a national employee benefits administration and compliance company, is helping employers and HR professionals do that with hrAssist. http://www.infinisource.net/news/stories/newsroom20050421-5.asp 21 Apr 2005 COLDWATER, MI - In response to the increasing popularity of Health Savings Accounts, Infinisource, Inc. has added individual HSAs to its list of consumer driven health care vehicles. http://www.infinisource.net/news/stories/newsroom20050321-2.asp 21 Mar 2005 COLDWATER, MI and DAYTON, OH - Infinisource Inc., a national employee benefits administration and compliance company, has announced the acquisition of Aurora Administrative Solutions of Dayton, OH. http://www.infinisource.net/news/stories/newsroom20050222-4.asp 22 Feb 2005 New Infinisource Service Helps Agents Increase Business Infinisource is excited to introduce Agent Kit(tm). Agent Kit is a technologically advanced resource designed for agents who are looking for creative ways to strengthen their position in the marketplace. http://www.infinisource.net/news/stories/newsroom20050222-2.asp 22 Feb 2005 COLDWATER, MI – Infinisource COBRA expertise was a key part of a comprehensive teleconference on COBRA administration hosted by the National Association of Professional Benefits Administrators. http://www.infinisource.net/Infinisource/stories/infinisource1.asp 14 Dec 2004 COLDWATER, MI – Infinisource Inc. has partnered with the Alliance Benefit Group to offer an innovative Health Savings Account (HSA) solution that boasts market driven interest earnings on accounts and a high level of plan design flexibility for employers. http://www.infinisource.net/Infinisource/stories/press9.asp 30 Nov 2004 COLDWATER, MI – Medical Group Insurance Services, Inc. (MGIS), a national third party administrator (TPA) specializing in insurance solutions for physician and employer groups, has selected Infinisource, Inc. to provide an on-line COBRA administration solution for it’s clients. http://www.infinisource.net/Infinisource/stories/mgis1.asp 16 Nov 2005 SACRAMENTO, CA and COLDWATER, MI – West Coast employers now have access to a full circle employee benefit administration solution designed to simplify processes and improve overall company efficiencies. http://www.infinisource.net/Infinisource/stories/cal3.asp 17 Oct 2004 COLDWATER, MI – Infinisource, Inc. is now offering the SmartFlex Debit Card option for clients who have outsourced their health care flexible spending accounts (FSA) to the national employee benefits administration and compliance company. http://www.infinisource.net/Infinisource/stories/debit2.asp 20 Oct 2004 COLDWATER, MI and ELKHART, IN--Electronic Commerce, Inc. (ECI), a Human Resource and Payroll Management company in Elkhart, IN, has partnered with Infinisource, Inc. to bring its clients throughout the United States a COBRA administration solution. http://www.infinisource.net/Infinisource/stories/press8.asp 15 Sep 2004 Now more than ever, employers are looking to outsource their benefits administration. This was very evident in conversations Infinisource staff members had with human resource professionals from around the country at this year’s annual SHRM conference in New Orleans. Employers are looking closely at consumer driven health plan options as solutions to offset rising health care costs. They are searching for trusted administrators to provide automated, self-service benefit solutions to support their efforts. SHRM attendees showed a lot of interest in Infinisource solutions such as health FSAs, HRAs and E-Manager ™, an online enrollment and eligibility solution. For more information on how these solutions can help you, call 800-300-3838. http://www.infinisource.net/Infinisource/stories/show2.asp 16 Aug 2004 COLDWATER, MI and TOLEDO, OH – Staff members at Paramount Health Care in Toledo, OH, have been regular attendees at Infinisource employee benefit and compliance seminars for the last nine years. So when one of the largest health plans in northwest Ohio decided to outsource COBRA administration, it again turned to Infinisource. http://www.infinisource.net/Infinisource/stories/show2.asp 16 Aug 2004 Coldwater, MI and Indianapolis, IN – Understanding the ever-changing landscape of employer sponsored health care benefits has become more critical than ever for U.S. employers. As trends of skyrocketing health care costs continue, the federal government has introduced consumer driven health care tools to help employers and employees offset them. However, one plan design does not fit all, and it is imperative employers and insurance agents understand these resources and how they work to best apply them to individual situations. http://www.infinisource.net/Infinisource/stories/press4.asp 5 May 2004 Check out our services when you stop in… http://www.infinisource.net/Infinisource/stories/show1.asp 5 May 2004 Infinisource, Inc., a national leader in employee benefits administration and compliance, has entered an agreement to acquire COBRA Compliance, Inc. of Indianapolis, IN. The acquisition will be final by October 1, 2003. The announcement comes within 30 days of announcement that CCS has changed its name to Infinisource, Inc. http://www.infinisource.net/Infinisource/stories/press2.asp 17 Oct 2003 Statistics indicate there are approximately 31 billion e-mails sent daily, with roughly 40 percent considered spam. Estimates on the number of spam e-mails sent out each day are nearly 12.4 billion. While 26 states currently impose anti-spam laws, many groups are looking to the government to pass antispam legislation. http://www.infinisource.net/Infinisource/stories/spam1.asp 17 Oct 2003 COBRA Compliance Systems, Inc., a national leader in employee benefits administration and compliance, has announced it will change its name to Infinisource, Inc. beginning Sept. 1, 2003. The 17-year-old company is changing its name to better reflect the diverse menu of solutions it offers employers and insurance professionals. http://www.infinisource.net/Infinisource/stories/press1.asp 1 Sep 2003 Benjamin Franklin once said, Three can keep a secret, if two of them are dead. Well, he didn't work for COBRA Compliance Systems, Inc. (CCS). Do you remember the days when your best friend told you a secret and swore you to secrecy? Keeping that little fact to yourself was hard and eventually you may have let the cat out of the bag. That’s not the case here at CCS. We’re keeping our secret—that is until the end of the month when we officially tell everyone. http://www.infinisource.net/Infinisource/stories/name1.asp 15 Aug 2003 The dictionary lists the definition for online as connected to, served by, or available through a system and especially a computer or telecommunications system. http://www.infinisource.net/Infinisource/stories/online1.asp 10 Mar 2003 Knowledge is power. Boost your power by attending one of Infinisource, Inc. nationally acclaimed seminars. A little knowledge can be a dangerous thing, but not enough can be even worse. Insurance professionals have come to depend on Infinisource seminars to gain the knowledge they need to field client questions. Each year it becomes a bigger challenge to keep abreast of changes in health care laws. Missing something important is hazardous to agents and their clients. http://www.infinisource.net/Infinisource/stories/sem1.asp 13 Feb 2003