Administrative Services Only (ASO)
The HR Dictionary
Fri, Jun 19, 2026
Administrative services only is a benefits arrangement where an employer self-funds claims while a third-party administrator handles plan administration.
What Administrative Services Only (ASO) means in business operations
Administrative Services Only (ASO) is explained here in the context of real finance, payroll, HR, and ERP workflows. This definition is written for business users who need practical understanding that supports implementation, reporting, approvals, reconciliation, and policy decisions.
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Administrative Services Only (ASO)
Administrative services only is a benefits arrangement where an employer self-funds claims while a third-party administrator handles plan administration.
Why it matters
Administrative Services Only (ASO) matters in HR, payroll, compliance, and workforce operations because teams rely on shared definitions to apply policy, process records correctly, and communicate decisions clearly.
How teams use it
HR, payroll, and operational leaders use Administrative Services Only (ASO) when they review employee records, enforce policy, answer questions, prepare reports, and manage day-to-day workforce processes.
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