Benefits administrative tasks made easier with new enhancement

The Board of Pensions continues to enhance Benefits Connect, the benefits administration platform used by Benefits Plan members and employers. In early February, the Board will introduce a new Benefits Connect tool to improve how employers submit employee updates. The Manage/Add Participants tool will allow employers to add new hires and make changes to existing employment information, such as salary. This new tool is a response to employer requests to streamline benefits administration in Benefits Connect.

“This enhancement is the result of feedback we received from employers about their experience using Benefits Connect,” said Kelly Riley, Executive Vice President, Plan Operations. “Part of serving more and serving better is ensuring that employers have the tools they need to administer benefits for their employees. We’re thrilled to simplify the process for updating employee information and handling other critical tasks.”

The Board of Pensions plans to release further enhancements to Benefits Connect in 2026 to improve how employers handle billing and access employee reports.

“Since launching Benefits Connect in 2024, we have continued to make enhancements that improve the experience for members and employers,” said Doug Batezel, Executive Vice President & Chief Information Officer, Information Technology. “These latest updates reflect our ongoing commitment to stewardship and accountability by ensuring tools are responsive to our employers’ needs.”