GETTING STARTED
with Actuarial Assistant

Actuarial Assistant enables you to compare, evaluate, analyze and customize plan options for your client. The application is a component of the Health Benefits Consulting Suite, but it can also be used on its own as a stand-alone solution. Below, you’ll find information on how to download and install Actuarial Assistant, Training Videos to get you started, a User Manual and Frequently Asked Questions.

Download and Install

Click on the button below to download Actuarial Assistant.

Please download and review the installation instructions as you install the program.

Download the 64-bit version only if your Microsoft Office is 64-bit; otherwise, please
download the 32-bit version. How do I know what version of Office I have?

ACTUARIAL ASSISTANT
64-BIT

ACTUARIAL ASSISTANT
32-BIT

INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS

Actuarial Assistant

Training Videos

As you learn more about Actuarial Assistant, please refer to the training videos below
for how to use some of the functions within the program.

INTRODUCTION, SCREEN LAYOUT AND FUNCTIONS

Data Elements

EFFECTIVE DATE, EMPLOYEES, MEMBERS, ENROLLMENT TIERS

Data Elements

RATE STRUCTURES AND TIER RATIOS

Date Elements

Age Gender

Data Elements

Trend Detail

Data Elements

Geographic Area

Data Elements

Provider Network

Data Elements

Provider Network and RBP

Data Elements

Utilization

Plan Design

Medical Plan Design

Plan Design

Medical Plan Design - Advance

Plan Design

Copay Structures

Plan Design

Advance Copay Structures

Plan Design

Rx Plan Design

Plan Design

Adjustments

Plan Changes

Archive

Plan Cost

Export

Plan Cost

Stop Loss

Plan Cost

Reimbursement Account

Plan Cost

Self-Funded and Fully Insured Plan Cost

Plan Cost

SF and FI Plan Year Underwriting - Part 1

Plan Cost

SF and FI Plan Year Underwriting - Part 2

Plan Cost

Tier Rate Converter

Plan Cost

Participant Cost Analysis

Plan Cost

Compare Utility

If the videos above don’t cover your needs or you would like additional training,
you can register for one of our small group sessions.

REGISTER FOR TRAINING

User Manual

Learn how to use the many features of Actuarial Assistant:

Set up a base case, configure a scenario plan, and see how to run a simulation and use its outputs.
Download the Actuarial Assistant User Manual here.

DOWNLOAD USER
MANUAL

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I download the application?

Go to the Download and Installation section of this page. Click on the button to download the correct bit version for your system. Use the Installation Instructions to guide you through the install process.

What bit version should I download?

You should download the bit version that matches your Microsoft Office bit version. To determine your Office bit version:
  1. Open any Office application (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc).
  2. Click File, then Account.
  3. Click About [Application] (e.g., About Word if Word is opened) and the bit version will be listed the top of the panel that appears.

Where do I get my security credentials? What do I do with the file Claros sends me?

Security credentials will be sent via email along with a security file for your application(s). Please follow the Installation Instructions on how to load this file.

How do I get my login information?

Your User ID and Password are included in the README.txt that was emailed to you.

My archive isn’t working. How can I enable this feature?

The Archive feature requires MS Office 2016 or later, or Microsoft Access 2016 Runtime. Make sure you select the bit version that corresponds to your MS Office product. Please read all instructions before downloading Microsoft Access 2016 Runtime.

I have an issue specific to one of my groups. What should I do?

Contact Technical Support to resolve any issues specific to your groups.