Buffer provides every employer client with a full-featured benefits administration platform at no additional cost. Online enrollment, payroll integrations, onboarding workflows, HR management, and ACA reporting — all included with your benefits relationship.
Start Your Free Assessment →Every employer client gets access to a comprehensive benefits technology suite. No add-on fees, no tiered pricing — the full platform is included with your Buffer relationship.
Online open enrollment, plan management, and life event changes — all in one place. Employees select their benefits digitally, and elections flow directly to carriers. No paper forms, no manual data entry.
Pre-built connections to insurance carriers, payroll providers, and HR systems. Enrollment data, demographic changes, and deductions sync automatically — eliminating duplicate entry and reducing errors.
Benefit deductions and employee data sync directly with your payroll provider. New hires, terminations, and deduction changes flow automatically — keeping payroll accurate without manual intervention.
Digital onboarding workflows for new employees — I-9 verification, W-4 completion, direct deposit setup, benefits enrollment, and company policy acknowledgments. All paperless and trackable.
Centralized employee records, document storage, organizational charts, and digital filing. Manage employee information, track certifications, store signed documents, and maintain a complete HR system of record.
Automated Affordable Care Act compliance tracking for Applicable Large Employers. The platform monitors eligibility, generates 1094-C and 1095-C forms, and supports electronic filing to the IRS.
Employees request time off, managers approve or deny, and balances update automatically. Configurable accrual policies, carry-over rules, and blackout dates keep your PTO program running without spreadsheets.
SOC 2 certified infrastructure with encryption at rest and in transit. Role-based access controls, audit logging, and multi-factor authentication protect your employees' sensitive personal and benefits data.
Buffer handles the entire implementation. Your team does not need to manage any of the technical setup — we configure the platform, connect your carriers and payroll, and train your administrators.
We review your current benefits program, employee census, and existing systems. Then we configure the platform to match your plans, eligibility rules, and contribution structures exactly.
We connect your insurance carriers and payroll provider, set up automated data feeds, and import your employee records. Existing enrollment data is migrated so nothing is lost in the transition.
Your HR team gets a guided walkthrough of every feature they will use — enrollment management, reporting, employee changes, and more. We test every integration before going live.
Employees receive login credentials and can begin using the platform immediately. Buffer provides ongoing support for any questions, configuration changes, or issues that arise — year-round.
Buffer's benefits platform connects with the carriers, payroll systems, and HR tools your business already uses — eliminating manual data entry and keeping every system in sync.
Enrollment elections, terminations, and demographic changes flow directly to your medical, dental, vision, life, and disability carriers. No more filling out carrier portals manually.
Benefit deductions, new hire data, and status changes sync with major payroll platforms. Deduction amounts update automatically when employees change plans or coverage tiers.
Connect with HRIS systems, time-and-attendance platforms, and compliance tools to create a unified employee data ecosystem. One source of truth across all systems.
Buffer's benefits platform is complimentary for all employer clients. If you work with Buffer for your group benefits, you automatically qualify — regardless of company size or plan complexity.
All Buffer employer clients receive access to the full platform at no additional cost. There are no setup fees, per-employee charges, or feature tiers. Every client gets the same comprehensive technology.
Companies of any size — from five employees to five thousand — can use the platform. The system scales to your needs whether you are a small business or a large employer with complex benefit structures.
New and renewing clients are eligible. Whether you are just starting your benefits program with Buffer or have been a client for years, we will get you set up on the platform and manage the transition.
Multi-location and multi-state employers benefit from centralized enrollment and administration across all locations. One platform, one login, one set of reports — regardless of how many offices or states you operate in.
Direct answers to the questions we hear most from employers about Buffer's complimentary benefits administration platform.
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