BerniePortal Benefits Administration helps employers manage benefit elections with less paperwork. Employees can review benefits options supplemented with videos and resources, make informed elections, and return to their choices through the mobile app. Administrators can follow elections in real time, create customizable reports, and populate and file 1095-Cs with the IRS. The web platform supports all enrollment events, decision support, dependent enrollment, and payroll synchronization. Every plan includes Recruiting, Onboarding, Benefits, Compliance, and COBRA Administration. Starter costs 5.00 USD per month with a $25 base fee; Standard is 19.00 USD per month, Plus is 23.00 USD per month, and Enterprise is 29.00 USD per month, each with a $40/EIN base fee. The latter three plans add PTO, Time, Payroll, and Performance with different approver and subgroup limits. BerniePortal was founded in Nashville in 2008 and describes its HR platform as trusted by more than 5,000 employers nationwide.
Who it is for
It suits employers seeking benefits enrollment and related HR capabilities in one web portal. Organizations that want broker access can attach a BerniePortal-licensed broker, who can view benefits and subgroups but not payment information.
What is good
- Videos and resources support employee benefit decisions.
- Dashboard tracks elections in real time.
- Custom reports and 1095-C filing support.
- All plans include five core capabilities.
- Supports all enrollment events and dependents.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- Starter has a $25 base fee.
- Standard, Plus, and Enterprise list a $40/EIN base fee.
- Absolute security is not guaranteed.
Verdict
BerniePortal combines benefits enrollment with recruiting, onboarding, compliance, and COBRA capabilities. Plan costs and add-on limits vary, so employers should match the listed tier to their required features.
Get started with BerniePortal Benefits Administration
- Visit the BerniePortal Benefits Administration website.
- Choose Starter, Standard, Plus or Enterprise.
- Set up benefit options with videos or other employee resources if useful.
- Connect supported carriers through Carrier Exchange for active carrier groups.
- Enable listed payroll or API partners with one-time access codes, if needed.
- Attach a BerniePortal-licensed broker if required.
Limits to know first
Starter includes Recruiting, Onboarding, Benefits, Compliance and COBRA Administration, but not PTO, Time, Payroll or Performance. Standard, Plus and Enterprise provide those additional capabilities with differing approver and subgroup allowances.
Questions about BerniePortal Benefits Administration
How much does BerniePortal Benefits Administration cost?
Starter is 5.00 USD per month with a $25 base fee. Standard is 19.00 USD per month, Plus is 23.00 USD per month, and Enterprise is 29.00 USD per month; each has a $40/EIN base fee.
Is there a free plan?
No. BerniePortal is listed as paid, with no free plan.
Which platform does it support?
The platform is listed for web. Employees can also access their elections later through a mobile app.
What does every plan include?
Every plan includes Recruiting, Onboarding, Benefits, Compliance and COBRA Administration.
Can it connect to insurance carriers and payroll systems?
Carrier Exchange connects supported carriers through Ideon for active carrier groups. The BernieAPI tab lists payroll and API partners that employers can enable with one-time access codes.
Can an employer add a broker?
Employers can attach a BerniePortal-licensed broker. The broker can access subgroups and benefits but cannot view payment information.
BerniePortal Benefits Administration plans and pricing
All plansCompared on benefits administration software
- Free plan
- No
