Autopay allows employers to fund employee health insurance premiums through Take Command, helping simplify premium payments, funding management, and reporting.
What is Autopay?
Autopay is a premium payment solution that allows employers to fund employee health insurance premiums through a dedicated disbursement account.
Once Autopay is set up:
Employers fund the Autopay account
Insurance carriers receive premium payments
Funding activity is tracked through Take Command
Employers can access reporting and funding details in the platform
How does Autopay work?
The Autopay process generally follows these steps:
The employer completes Autopay setup.
A funding source is connected.
Funds are transferred into the Autopay account.
Insurance carriers receive premium payments.
Funding activity and reporting are available in the Take Command portal.
How do employers fund Autopay?
Employers connect a funding account during setup.
Funds are transferred into the Autopay account to cover:
Employee premium payments
New enrollments
Premium adjustments
Other eligible Autopay transactions
Employers should ensure sufficient funds are available before scheduled funding events.
How do enrollment methods affect premium payments?
Easy Enrollment
With Easy Enrollment, Take Command assists with:
Enrollment submission
Premium payment setup
Coverage documentation
Self Enrollment
With Self Enrollment, employees are generally responsible for completing enrollment and payment arrangements directly with the insurance carrier.
How do I access Autopay reports?
Autopay reporting is available within the Take Command portal.
Reports may include:
Funding activity
Employee premium details
Funding amounts
Transaction history
Reports can be downloaded for payroll, accounting, and reconciliation purposes.
What information is included in funding reports?
Funding reports may include:
Employee information
Premium amounts
Funding transactions
Reporting period details
Available report fields may vary based on plan configuration and reporting needs.
Key takeaway
Autopay simplifies health insurance premium management by allowing employers to fund premium payments through Take Command while providing visibility into funding activity and reporting.