If you're a benefits broker who works with Employee Navigator, you already have one of the most powerful tools for simplifying a Clarity implementation; you just may not know it yet.
Clarity Benefit Solutions integrates directly with Employee Navigator (ENAV), meaning plan details such as rates, carriers, and plan design automatically flow into the Clarity platform — streamlining implementation and renewals from day one. No spreadsheets. No manual file exports. No back-and-forth uploads between systems.
This single integration changes the entire implementation experience. And yet, it remains one of the most overlooked capabilities among brokers who already use ENAV every day.
What is Employee Navigator?
Employee Navigator is one of the leading cloud-based benefits administration platforms used by brokers, HR teams, and employers across the country. It handles benefits enrollment, employee onboarding, ACA compliance tracking, and more, all within a single interface that both HR teams and employees can use directly.
Many firms have standardized on Employee Navigator as their preferred benefits administration platform. It's widely trusted for its ease of use, depth of features, and flexibility across client sizes and industries.
That's exactly why its integration with Clarity is such a meaningful advantage. If you're already working inside ENAV, you're already most of the way there.
Why the Clarity–ENAV integration is a game changer
Traditionally, one of the biggest friction points in implementing a new TPA, or switching TPAs mid-year? is data migration. Moving plan details and enrollment data between platforms takes time, introduces the risk of manual errors, and can delay the start of coverage for employees.
The Clarity–ENAV integration removes that friction entirely. Here's what it actually means for you and your clients:
- No manual data transfers. Enrollment data moves directly from ENAV into Clarity — no exports, no uploads, no file formatting required.
- Faster onboarding. Because the systems are connected, Clarity can begin implementation the moment the plan details are received.
- Automated renewals. Annual renewals flow through the same pipeline automatically, reducing the workload during an already busy season.
- Fewer errors. Removing manual data entry from the equation means fewer discrepancies and less back-and-forth to correct them.
- Less lift for you. You spend less time managing the implementation and more time focused on your clients.
- Better experience for employees. With the right setup, employees get enrolled on time and receive their benefit cards before the plan year even begins.
How it works — step by step
Connecting Employee Navigator to Clarity is a straightforward, one-time setup. Here's the process at a high level:
1. Initiate the connection
The broker or client initiates the Marketplace integration between the client's ENAV account and the Clarity platform. It takes just a few steps, and it is easy to find Clarity in the Marketplace.
2. Enrollment data flows automatically
Once connected, plan details transfer directly into Clarity with no manual involvement. The plan information feeds over in the background, so you don't have to manage it.
3. Implementation begins immediately
With data in hand, Clarity's team can begin onboarding right away — compressing timelines that would otherwise stretch out over days or weeks with a traditional TPA setup. Once the information is populated in the Clarity data gathering tool, the client or broker can log in to review it for accuracy and click “Submit”.
4. Renewals run themselves
Each year, the same integration handles renewal data automatically. Ongoing plan administration becomes nearly touchless — for you and for your clients' HR teams.
The Open Enrollment closeout date: a small setting, a big difference
There's one specific ENAV setting worth knowing about — the Open Enrollment closeout date — and it makes a surprisingly large difference for implementations.
When configured correctly, this setting tells Employee Navigator to transmit enrollment data to Clarity shortly after Open Enrollment closes, rather than waiting until the plan year actually begins. The result? Employees are enrolled and receive their benefit cards before day one of their new coverage.
It's a small configuration step. But it's the difference between employees starting the new year ready to use their benefits — and spending the first week of January calling HR because their card hasn't arrived.
Broker tip: When setting up ENAV for any client who uses Clarity, configure the OE closeout date so that data transmits as soon as enrollment wraps. Your clients' employees will notice the difference on the effective date since they will have cards in hand as well as a welcome email from Clarity.
What does this mean during the busy season?
Renewal season is already a high-pressure period. Adding a TPA switch — or a new client implementation — to that workload can feel like a significant ask. That perception alone often keeps brokers from making changes that would genuinely benefit their clients.
The Clarity–ENAV integration addresses that concern directly.
Because so much of the implementation process is automated, onboarding a new Clarity client during busy season is far less disruptive than most brokers expect. There's no need to coordinate manual data extracts, build custom file formats, or manage rounds of transfers between platforms. The systems do the work — leaving you free to focus on your clients, not the logistics.
Switching to Clarity during busy season doesn't add work. For most ENAV brokers, it actually reduces it.
Why brokers keep choosing Clarity for their ENAV clients
Brokers who regularly place ENAV clients with Clarity point to a few consistent reasons:
Technology that removes friction, not adds it. Clarity is built on the belief that administration should be invisible — that the technology should work so well, you barely notice it. The ENAV integration is one of the clearest expressions of that.
Speed that clients actually feel. Because the data pipeline is automated, Clarity moves faster than traditional administrators. Employees get cards on time. HR teams spend less time on administrative follow-up. Brokers get the credit for a smooth experience.
Administration that runs in the background. Once the integration is live, plan management takes care of itself. Renewals, enrollment updates, and plan changes flow automatically — reducing the ongoing workload for everyone involved.
A partnership that makes you look good. When your clients onboard without friction and their employees are taken care of from day one, that reflects well on you. The right TPA makes every broker look better.
Common questions from brokers
Does my client need to already be on Employee Navigator? Yes — this integration is specific to ENAV. If your client is currently on Employee Navigator or if you're planning to move them to ENAV, the integration is available. Clarity also supports other onboarding methods for clients on different platforms.
Is there an additional cost to use the integration? No. There's no additional charge from Clarity to enable the ENAV integration. Your Clarity relationship manager can walk you through the setup and any details specific to your client's account.
How long does the connection take to set up? The setup requires only a few steps — once your marketplace request is submitted, Clarity approves it within 24–48 hours. After that, data flows automatically, so implementation can begin right away.
Can I use this for a client who's switching from another TPA? Absolutely — and it's particularly valuable in that scenario. The integration removes the manual data migration work that usually makes TPA transitions feel complicated.
Do I have to reconfigure anything at renewal? No. Once established, the integration handles renewals automatically each year. There's no need to rebuild or reset the connection.c
The bottom line
If you've been hesitant to switch TPAs, or if you have clients who could benefit from a more automated benefits experience, the Clarity–ENAV integration is worth a closer look.
The connection is simple to set up. The data flows automatically. The result is a faster, smoother implementation — for you, for your clients, and for their employees.
If you're already using Employee Navigator, you're already halfway to Clarity.
Learn how to connect Employee Navigator to Clarity — explore the full integration overview and get started.
Download the step-by-step guide to ENAV Integration — a quick-reference overview you can share with your team or use in client conversations.
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