Connect for Health Colorado consolidates services under expanded CGI contract

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CGI helps Colorado Marketplace chart path to sustainability with call center efficiencies, system upgrades and broker portal development

FAIRFAX, VA, Aug. 12, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - CGI (NYSE: GIB) (TSX: GIB.A) today announced the award of a 5-year contract from Connect for Health Colorado^® for services that will improve call center performance, provide ongoing system maintenance and upgrades, and allow development of an online portal for health insurance brokers. Leveraging CGI's Atlas360 digital transformation solution, the Colorado health insurance Marketplace is projected to save approximately 33% in operating costs over five years, for a total savings of US$39.6 million.

"With CGI as our ongoing partner, Connect for Health Colorado achieves significant savings while improving access to affordable health care," said Connect for Health Colorado Interim CEO Kevin Patterson. "Along with the other improvements offered by CGI, a more efficient and effective call center will reduce wait times and improve customer service for Coloradans who need help with enrollment or have questions about health plans."

Under an agreement that consolidates several previous vendor contracts, CGI will implement new customer service technologies that focus on self-help to reduce call center volumes and shorten average hold times. CGI will also work with Connect for Health Colorado to re-structure service locations, lower overall costs, and implement new workforce management tools.

"Following the successful implementation of the Colorado health insurance Marketplace, CGI is proud to have been selected for services that help address the Marketplace's sustainability concerns while offering the maximum amount of flexibility, scalability and accountability," said CGI Senior Vice President Dave Delgado. "Our solution leverages the most effective delivery models and technologies, and offers the highest level of customer service."

As call center volume fluctuates, CGI will have the ability to scale solutions and teams to match demand. An improved operating model will feature a single point of entry for all callers, access to experts, and more efficient resolution paths for enrollment inquiries. Broker portal development will further reduce call volume and generate additional enrollments through the Colorado Marketplace.

About CGI
Founded in 1976, CGI Group Inc. is the fifth largest independent information technology and business process services firm in the world. Approximately 68,000 professionals serve thousands of global clients from offices and delivery centers across the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific, leveraging a comprehensive portfolio of services, including high-end business and IT consulting, systems integration, application development and maintenance, and infrastructure management, as well as a wide range of proprietary solutions. With annual revenue in excess of C$10 billion and an order backlog of approximately C$20 billion, CGI shares are listed on the TSX (GIB.A) and the NYSE (GIB).Website: www.cgi.com.

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