Benefitfocus.com, Inc. announced that it will provide the technology platform for the private benefits exchange to be offered by Mercer. Mercer Marketplace(SM) is a cloud-based private exchange designed to lower employer costs associated with competitive employee benefit packages. The BENEFITFOCUS(R) Platform, which supports the private benefits exchange, will provide Mercer's clients the convenience of an online retail marketplace where they can shop, enroll, manage and exchange all benefits-related information.

Developed with Benefitfocus technology, Mercer Marketplace(SM) delivers the flexibility and customization required for navigating complex benefit portfolios. Additionally, the Benefitfocus Platform enables Mercer Marketplace to support defined contribution models based on a percentage of an employee's income or a standard amount set by the employer, further simplifying benefit administration for Mercer's client base. The Benefitfocus Platform is built from the ground up using cloud technology, marketplace capabilities and is designed using "Mobile First" methodologies so that it can provide the best user experience on any web-enabled device.