Employees can find eligibility requirements confusing. HR managers can, too. Because let’s face it– the rules and regs around eligibility aren’t always easy to understand. But they aren’t impossible to understand, either. (Thankfully). You just need to get the basics and then commit to understanding the nuances. Ready to jump into the eligibility pool with… Read More
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Getting the inside scoop on integrations
The word “integration” has been getting a lot of attention in health benefits and pre-tax benefit accounts. There are many different varieties of integration and considerations. The first thought might be… “It’s integrated. It must be better.” But before making a final call on integration, it might be best to dig a little deeper and… Read More
Best practices to keep your HRA plan design simple (but impactful)
For employers looking to keep healthcare costs low, a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) is one of the best solutions. These tax-advantaged accounts provide employers with a way to manage health care expenses while also helping employees curb medical costs. Use these best practices to keep your HRA plan design simple (but impactful). Set a goal…. Read More
Taking the Leap: How HSA BRidge Can Increase HSA Participation
To “BRidge” or not to “BRidge”, that is the question. HSA BRidge from Benefit Resource allows HSA participants to receive HSA contributions on an as-needed basis instead of waiting for funds to accumulate through payroll deductions. This optional feature helps to increase HSA participation by cutting down on the stress of unforeseen expenses and ensuring… Read More
Checklist for a smooth re-enrollment
For employers with re-enrollment approaching, it’s busy season. From selecting benefit options to making sure employees attend re-enrollment meetings, there is a lot to manage. To help this year’s re-enrollment go smoothly, cross these off your re-enrollment checklist: Communicate, Communicate, Communicate Employees need to hear a message an average of seven times before understanding it…. Read More
Heigh-ho, heigh-ho, it’s off to work you go…
Have you ever wished you could wave a magic wand to help you through life’s harder moments, like facing unemployment or paying for your $200 monthly commute? Unfortunately, we don’t have a wand to offer you. But we can play the part of the fairy godmother and offer you advice on how to use your… Read More
Live longer with these IRS-approved accounts
There are multiple methods touted by professionals and pundits alike claiming to make you live longer: Spend less time sitting. Avoid simple carbs. Have at least one cup of coffee a day. Drink water. Laugh often. Practice mindfulness. Read a new book every month. The tips indicating what you “should” do to live a longer,… Read More
Five Reasons to Love the IRS
Let’s be honest. The words “Love” and “IRS” have probably never been used in the same sentence. We are more likely to cringe a little at the very word I-R-S (AKA Internal Revenue Service). There might even be some people that go into immediate cold sweats and their faces turn ghost-like. We are here as… Read More
The Basics of a Consumer-Driven Health Plan
Consumer–Driven Health Plan (CDHP): What does it really mean? There are certainly a number of interpretations or definitions of a Consumer-Driven Health Plan. The reality is that it isn’t any one thing, but a movement to give employees and individuals a more active role in paying for their medical expenses. The most common interpretation of a… Read More
There are no stupid pre-tax questions
“Why is the sky blue?” “Where do babies come from?” “How do I update my account information?” There is no such thing as a stupid question, from meteorology to biology to pre-taxology. Because let’s face it- you don’t know what you don’t know. Thankfully, Benefit Resource is there to answer your employees’ miscellaneous pre-tax questions…. Read More
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