Real-Time APIs With the Ease Guardian ConnectionReal-Time APIs With the Ease Guardian Connection

Ease, a leading HR and benefits software solution for SMBs, insurance brokers, and insurance carriers, announced that in partnership with Guardian Life, real-time connections are now available to help reduce the complexity of benefits administration and improve the benefits experience for employers and employees. Available through the Guardian EaseConnect+ connection, the benefit enrollment process will be faster and seamless as a result of the Application Programming Interface (API), which includes an Evidence of Insurability (EOI) API and Member Benefits API.

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“Today’s employers are looking to improve their benefits technology and with the addition of Guardian Life’s new APIs, Guardian EaseConnect+ will provide our customers with a digital-first experience,” said David Reid, CEO of Ease. “SMBs are increasingly prioritizing solutions that save time and money, and our new solution creates efficiencies that deliver top-tier experiences for Ease brokers and their clients alike.”

With the Guardian Life Evidence of Insurability API update, brokers will no longer need to submit EOI forms. Additionally, employees will now be able to complete EOI during the benefits enrollment process.

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Through the Guardian Member Benefits API connection, all enrollments, adds, terms, and qualifying changes will now be sent to Guardian from Ease within minutes when using the EaseConnect+ connection. As a result, member coverage status will almost be instantaneously updated, improving accuracy across systems, which benefits the billing, service, and claims processes.

“We are excited to expand our benefits technology connections with Ease to help deliver a better enrollment experience to our mutual customers,” said Erin Casey, Second Vice President, Digital Ecosystem & Partner Management at Guardian Life. “This connection helps eliminate several pain points in the benefits administration process through automation which saves employers as much as 17 hours per month.”

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