Monday, September 5, 2005

BlackBook2 Now Offers Its Members and the 43 Million Uninsured Americans Access to Affordable Healthcare Solutions and Services in All 50 States by Accessing the Leading Healthcare Providers via Empyrean Benefit Solutions, Inc

BlackBook2 Now Offers Its Members and the 43 Million Uninsured Americans Access to Affordable Healthcare Solutions and Services in All 50 States by Accessing the Leading Healthcare Providers via Empyrean Benefit Solutions, Inc.

Empyrean Benefit Solutions, Inc., an emerging leader in the benefit solution market, and National Merchant Services of Irvine, California, today announced a partnership with www. BlackBook2.com, LLC, a privately held company that specializes in delivering an array of mixed media content to its members via its cutting-edge proprietary Video technology. Poised to deliver a leading social networking site targeted to the over-25 age group, www. BlackBook2.com will actively promote its free social networking portal to this 78 million demographic that controls 70% of America's purchasing decisions.

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 The partnership will allow www. BlackBook2.com members to access a portal powered by Empyrean Benefit Solutions, which provides access to health plans in all 50 states. Empyrean's philosophy of working with leading insurance carriers across the country will allow BlackBook's members to compare their current policies online or via a toll-free informational line staffed by experienced benefit consultants. Members may access decision support tools and purchase a number of ancillary (dental, vision, et al) offerings as well.

"We see in www. BlackBook2.com a partner and client who can deliver a new type of client to our company, and in turn, we will provide a critical value-add to their growing list of services that they provide their clients as well. It's truly a 'win/win' for all involved," said Mike Mackey, President of Empyrean Benefit Solutions.

"It's exciting to be able to bring affordable healthcare solutions to our members as well as the 43 million uninsured Americans, said Amy Nalewaik, President and CEO of www. BlackBook2.com. With these affordable healthcare packages, we can now offer choices and peace of mind to the 43 million uninsured Americans by giving them the tools to obtain reasonably priced healthcare coverage and related healthcare products.

Empyrean Benefit Solutions distributes, administers and supports leading health insurance and benefit programs for employers and associations integrating numerous carriers, so health insurance plans are available in all 50 states, with prices affordable to everyone from full-time employees to part-time employees.

About Empyrean Benefit Solutions, Inc.

Empyrean Benefit Solutions develops cost-effective, high-quality group and voluntary benefit programs with its partners that are available in all 50 states. The plans are administered on an outsourced basis, utilizing a state-of-the-art, scalable technology and services platform. Empyrean's flexible technology platform lets members select product, enroll in group or individual plans via the web or phone while providing ongoing support using the web, IVR and inbound call centers. With the company's healthcare data analytics capability imbedded in the platform, clients also receive meaningful analysis of their healthcare expenditures. For more information, visit www. empyreanbenefits. com or call 800-934-1451.

About www. BlackBook2.com

BlackBook2 is one of the fastest-growing internet social networking websites on the web today, delivering its content to Members with its totally free services platform which includes its proprietary Video, E-mail, and V-Mail delivery services. Funded in 2006 by a dedicated group of entrepreneurs coming from a variety of service-oriented businesses with only one vision, being "Everything to Everyone" with total free access to its membership. For more information, visit www. BlackBook2.com or call 954-370-9900.

About National Merchant Center

National Merchant Center is a leading provider of end-to-end payment processing solutions for small businesses, corporations and financial institutions. Established in 1997, National Merchant center caters to their customers by offering custom solutions, state-of-the-art technology and competitive pricing. National Merchant Center has also been selected as the Official Processor for Business Matchmaking, the nation's leading small business procurement and training initiative. National Merchant Center's expertise combines knowing the customer's core issues and customizing solutions for their company's specific requirements. For more information, visit nationalmerchant. com or call 800-662-8448.