The worldwide situation with the coronavirus has been stressful, to say the least. We’ve heard it said that laughter is the best medicine. That’s why we compiled these memes to describe how HR and benefits professionals might be feeling right now. Up first: How many is too many? #askingforafriend Chances are you’re working on updates… Read More
Your 4-step back to work guide for commuting
People going back to work after COVID-19 are facing new challenges, including how to maintain social distancing protocols during notoriously busy commutes. Here are four ways employers can help create a safer commute that balances flexibility with safety. Help participants transfer from mass transit to parking benefits As employees begin to come back to work,… Read More
What will commuting after COVID-19 look like?
Many have started the process of commuting after COVID-19, leaving employees and employers alike wondering how the transition will unfold. During the change, certain trends have emerged including a focus on reducing contact with shared items. Minimize contact with shared public surfaces While the CDC has identified that surfaces pose less of a threat in… Read More
IRS releases new relief affecting FSAs
A release from the IRS provides new relief affecting FSAs, including Medical FSAs and Dependent Care FSAs. There are four main changes provided in the relief, addressed in two notices. What is the new relief affecting FSAs? Within Notice 2020-29 from the IRS, taxpayers using FSAs will receive the following relief: Change #1: Extended claim… Read More
Download Now: Remote Work Guide
In Creating an Effective Benefits Communication Strategy for a Remote Workforce, you’ll find a bunch of tips and tricks to have a successful remote Open Enrollment experience. Download your copy here: What’s inside: The five stages to develop your custom benefits strategy Key must-have pre-tax messages to include What causes low adoption rates (and how to… Read More
IRS and DOL notice extends COBRA and health plan deadlines
A new IRS and DOL notice, EBSA Disaster Relief Notice 2020-01, provides temporary relief from COBRA and health plan deadlines during the COVID-19 pandemic. What is the timeline in the DOL notice? The notice addresses the time period from the beginning of the pandemic to 60 days after the end of the pandemic. The beginning… Read More
What about Medical FSAs and COVID-19?
UPDATED 5/12/2020: New information from IRS available on Medical FSAs and COVID-19 There are many questions employees have on how their Medical FSAs are impacted by COVID-19. Specifically, they want to know what options they have and what changes might be on the horizon. Here are the facts we know so far. Medical FSAs and… Read More
Manage your pre-tax accounts wisely – here’s how
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues and unemployment rates rise, you’re probably looking to maximize every dollar that you currently have. Fortunately, you can do so through smart use of your pre-tax accounts. Step 1: Review your elections The first step is just reviewing your current elections. For the following account types, this might mean making… Read More
Do I need to offer COBRA to my furloughed employees?
In uncertain times, we just want simple answers. COVID-19 has certainly brought uncertainty, we are still searching for those simple answers. These days, many of you are asking, “Do I need to offer COBRA to my furloughed employees?” Let’s see if we can offer a little more clarity (and hopefully some simplicity). What is a… Read More
Treat allergy symptoms using pre-tax funds
Spring is in the air. This means that common seasonal allergy triggers like pollen is too. Fortunately, you can combat these allergy symptoms using funds from your HSA, FSA or HRA. We’ll tell you how shortly. First, we’ll cover how to tell if your symptoms likely indicate allergies or another ailment. This will help ensure… Read More
