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New BenefitsAnswersNOWTM From CCHKnowledgePoint Is Complete Online Source For Quick, Expert Answers
To Benefits Questions
(RIVERWOODS, ILL., January 29, 2003) – Benefits professionals
have a new resource available to them for fast access to
straightforward answers to benefits questions. BenefitsAnswersNow
TM from CCHKnowledgePoint, a human resources information
and solutions provider, offers authoritative guidance in an
easy-to-use, Web-based format.
Developed by CCHKnowledgePoint’s benefits specialists, BenefitsAnswersNow
provides accurate and up-to-date answers via the Internet to more
than 1,250 benefits questions. Focusing specifically on benefits and
benefits-related issues, BenefitsAnswersNow provides a depth of
benefits coverage not found in other more generalized human resource
references. It is designed for benefits professionals working in
organizations of all sizes.
"BenefitsAnswersNow can dramatically reduce the amount of
time busy benefits professionals spend researching various topics and
questions," said Elice Webster, human resources marketing
manager. "It can also save them the substantial expense of
consulting with outside experts for answers and advice."
Key Features and Benefits of BenefitsAnswersNow
Using CCH’s award-winning Internet platform, BenefitsAnswersNow
provides clear answers to benefits questions. Its simple Q&A
format and intuitive user interface make the product practical for
everyday use.
The topics covered in BenefitsAnswersNow include the
following and many more:
- 401(k) and other retirement benefits
- Health benefits/COBRA
- Time off and leave issues
- Benefits communication
- Benefits administration
- Small budget solutions
- Miscellaneous benefits
In addition to the continually updated questions and answers,
in-depth benefits coverage and ease of use, BenefitsAnswersNow also
offers the following special features:
- Benefits News and Trends
monthly newsletter, which is
e-mailed directly to users and provides information on the latest
news and trends in the benefits industry;
- Sample plans and policies — Customers gain access to hundreds
of sample benefits plans and policies they can use to create or
modify their own policies;
- Access to relevant federal employment law and regulations —
The complete text of benefits-related federal laws and regulations
is available when needed; and
- Access to state employment laws through HR LegiStateTM
(requires additional fee).
"Benefits professionals will find that with BenefitsAnswersNow,
they can quickly address the numerous questions they get every
day," said Webster. "It offers them the best of both worlds
— expert research and advice in a real-world, solutions-based
format."
Direct Access to State Employment Law Information
BenefitsAnswersNow is also available with state law information
via HR LegiState, a service providing reliable,
up-to-the-minute state employment law summaries and analysis organized
by jurisdiction and topic. Subscribing to both BenefitsAnswersNow and
HR LegiState allows customers to verify that their policies and
procedures meet the requirements of the states in which they operate.
Availability and Pricing
For more information or to order BenefitsAnswersNow, call
1-800-449-9525 or visit the CCH online store at hr.cch.com/onlinestore.
The price for a one-year subscription to BenefitsAnswersNow
with two concurrent users is $499.
About CCHKnowledgePoint
The CCHKnowledgePoint brand leverages CCH’s authoritative human
resources content and KnowledgePoint’s innovative technology to
provide integrated solutions that meet HR professionals and frontline
managers’ essential needs. CCH INCORPORATED, a provider of
employment law information and software, is a wholly owned subsidiary
of Wolters Kluwer North America, which acquired KnowledgePoint in
2000. For more information about CCHKnowledgePoint products and
services, please visit www.cchknowledgepoint.com
or call 1-800-339-0104.
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Editor’s Note: Members of the media who would like complimentary
review access to BenefitsAnswersNow may contact Sheri Cardo at
(800) 727-1133 ext. 1334 or cardos@cch.com,
or Leslie Bonacum at (847) 267-7153 or mediahelp@cch.com.
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