Health Benefits by SimplyInsured
7shifts Payroll customers can access health, dental, and vision insurance for their employees through SimplyInsured. SimplyInsured lets you compare plans, make a purchase, and manage employee benefits without leaving 7shifts.
Things to Know
Supported by SimplyInsured. 7shifts and our team are not certified benefit brokers and are not able to consult or support with any benefit choices made through SimplyInsured. If you have any questions regarding your benefits, please reach out directly to SimplyInsured by phone at 888-584-7457 or by email at support@simplyinsured.com.
- You must have 7shifts Payroll enabled to use this integration.
- SimplyInsured is not available to employers headquartered in Wyoming, Vermont, or Washington, DC.
- Your business must have at least two full-time employees - with at least one employee who is not a co-owner or spouse - to be eligible for small group health coverage.
- Once connected, employee health insurance deductions sync automatically with your 7shifts payroll cycle.
- When an employee is terminated in 7shifts, they are automatically removed from your SimplyInsured health plan on the first of the following month.
How the SimplyInsured integration works
SimplyInsured is a licensed health benefits broker embedded directly in 7shifts. You can compare medical, dental, and vision plans, purchase coverage, and manage your benefits from within your payroll account. Once your plan is active, 7shifts shares employee data with SimplyInsured so that new hires appear in your benefits dashboard automatically and deductions stay in sync with each payroll cycle.
This integration provides several benefits:
- Browse and compare health, dental, and vision plans from within 7shifts.
- Employee benefit deductions are calculated and applied automatically each pay period.
- New employees added to 7shifts appear in your SimplyInsured dashboard for enrollment.
- Terminated employees are removed from coverage automatically, with SimplyInsured handling COBRA notifications and continuation guidance.
Health insurance options in 7shifts
Under Payroll > Benefits, you'll see options for health insurance coverage through SimplyInsured. Choose the path that matches your situation.
Get a new health insurance plan
Use this option if your business does not currently offer health insurance.
- Go to Payroll > Benefits.
- Under SimplyInsured, click Find a plan.
- Follow the prompts to compare plans and complete your application.
- Purchase your plan directly through SimplyInsured.
Note: SimplyInsured pre-fills your business details using data from your 7shifts Payroll setup. Verify that all details are current and accurate before submitting. If SimplyInsured needs additional information, they will contact you using the phone number or email you provided.
Connect an existing plan
Use this option if you already have a health insurance plan and want to connect it to 7shifts to keep payroll deductions in sync.
- Go to Payroll > Benefits.
- Under SimplyInsured, click Connect existing plan.
- Follow the prompts to identify your current plan and initiate the transfer.
Your existing coverage and carrier do not change. SimplyInsured will become your Broker of Record, which allows them to manage your plan and sync deductions with your 7shifts payroll. The broker of record transfer typically takes 7–14 business days and requires review by SimplyInsured and your plan's carrier.
Common Questions
Will 7shifts deduct my premiums?
No. 7shifts does not collect insurance payments. Your insurance carrier automatically debits your business bank account once a month for the full premium amount. Employee contributions are deducted from their paychecks through your 7shifts payroll.
What happens when I hire a new employee?
New employees added to 7shifts will appear in your SimplyInsured benefits dashboard. From there, you can set up health coverage for that employee.
What happens when an employee is terminated?
Once an employee is terminated in 7shifts, they are automatically removed from your SimplyInsured health plan on the first of the month following their termination. SimplyInsured and the health plan carrier will provide guidance on COBRA and health plan continuation.
How do I make changes to my plan or get support?
Contact SimplyInsured directly for any changes to coverage or for support with your plan. You can reach them by phone at 888-584-7457, by email at support@simplyinsured.com, or via live chat in your SimplyInsured dashboard. Support is available Monday through Friday.
Can I use SimplyInsured if I'm based in Wyoming, Vermont, or Washington, DC?
No. SimplyInsured does not currently support employers headquartered in those locations. If you have questions about availability in your state, contact SimplyInsured directly.