Media FAQs
Unless otherwise specified, all media and analyst questions should be directed to our Public Relations department at 843-375-4950 or pr@benefitfocus.com.
Who is Benefitfocus?
Benefitfocus is the country's leader in benefits technology, providing employers, insurance carriers, consumers and government entities with cloud-based technology to shop, enroll, manage and exchange benefits information. By delivering technology that integrates all benefits in one place, Benefitfocus provides a better way to engage consumers, educate employees and simplify benefit enrollment and management.
What does Benefitfocus do?
Benefitfocus provides employers, insurance carriers and consumers a single Web-based platform for benefit shopping, enrollment, management and industry standard data exchange. Please refer to our “About” page of the website for more information about the Company, or the "Platform" and “Apps” pages for more information about our technology.
When was the Company founded?
Benefitfocus was founded on June 5, 2000, by Shawn Jenkins, the Company’s president and chief executive officer, and Mason Holland, chairman of the board.
Who “owns” Benefitfocus?
Benefitfocus is a privately-held company and is led by two primary stakeholders, Shawn Jenkins, president and chief executive officer, and Mason Holland, chairman of the board.
How many associates do you have?
Benefitfocus currently has more than 675 associates. Our associates work in a variety of areas including research and development, operations, sales and administration.
How many locations do you have?
The Benefitfocus corporate headquarters includes two buildings located in Charleston, SC on a state-of-the-art campus. The Company also has secondary corporate offices located in Greenville, Tulsa and San Francisco.
I’m working on a story and would like to arrange an interview with a Benefitfocus spokesperson. How do I go about that?
Please contact our Public Relations department at 843-375-4950 or pr@benefitfocus.com.
How can I reach Media Relations outside office hours?
Normal business hours for Benefitfocus Media Relations are 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. EST. After hours, Benefitfocus can be reached by e-mail at pr@benefitfocus.com or at 843-375-4950.
Are logos and photos of Benefitfocus and Benefitfocus’ products available?
Benefitfocus maintains trademarks for all of its products. Logos, videos and/or photos of Benefitfocus and Benefitfocus products are available upon request, and after it is determined that the use of such media will not compromise the Company in any way.
I am a television producer and would like to obtain B-roll footage featuring your company. How do I do this?
Benefitfocus maintains B-roll footage, which can be made available upon request. Should you require footage the Company does not have readily available, a site visit can be arranged to shoot such media.
How can I get product samples or demos from Benefitfocus to review for editorial use?
Benefitfocus is glad to demonstrate how our solutions work. If you would like additional information, such as a sample or demo that you cannot find on www.benefitfocus.com, please contact our Public Relations department at 843-375-4950 or at pr@benefitfocus.com.