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VPA, Inc. To Provide Yahoo!’s Internal Disability Plan

March 2001

Calabasas, California – VPA, Inc. a national leader in self-insured disability administration, today announced a new service agreement with Yahoo!, a leading global Internet commerce, communications and media company, to administer a self-insured short-term disability plan and private California state disability program for Yahoo! employees.

     Under the terms of the agreement, VPA is providing disability case management, claims payment services, and claim intake and inquiry in a complete outsourced solution using IVR and Web technologies. In setting up the California state plan, Yahoo! and VPA pioneered the first 100 percent electronic enrollment of a private state disability plan.

     “VPA is dedicated to providing our clients with excellent service, a proven technology platform and sophisticated decision support tools,” said Jack Bredehorn, president and CEO. “We are thrilled to be able to offer our personal service and support to this prestigious Internet company.”

     “We chose VPA due to their excellent reputation for service,” said Nina McQueen, benefits manager at Yahoo!. “Throughout the implementation, we have been impressed with their professionalism and attention to detail. VPA will enhance our benefit plan administration, offering enhanced customer service and increased employee satisfaction."

About VPA, inc.

     VPA Inc., headquartered in Calabasas, California, helps employers solve the challenges associated with administering and managing complex absence and disability programs, including FMLA, short-term, long-term, and state disability benefit plans. VPA’s clients include PepsiCo, Hewlett-Packard, Tricon Global Restaurants, Agilent Technologies, and Charles Schwab. VPA’s expertise and technology, including web intake and inquiry, provide a complete solution to improve productivity, control costs, and reduce the administrative burden for self-insured employers.

Source: VPA, Inc.
Contact: Robert Trotta, 800-473-9761

 
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