In part one, we discussed what makes a pre-tax account HSA-compatible. This post takes it the next step and answers the “why” question. Why consider an HSA with a Post-deductible HRA? Setting the Scene Meet Tim! He owns Tim’s Electrical and employs 30 full-time employees. Tim has a core group of 10 employees that have… Read More
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HSAs and Pre-tax Benefits: What is HSA-compatible? (Part One)
So you think you have it all figured out. You’re going with the HSA. Wait, was it the HRA? Or, maybe it was an FSA. No, it was definitely the Health Savings Account—HSA. But then someone starts talking about all of the HSA-compatible account options you have. The choices can be overwhelming and the desire… Read More
Don’t touch that! and other summer wellness tips
With summer and warm weather arriving, there are inevitably more days outside. This brings more opportunity for fun, but also more opportunity for risk. Be a more active consumer in your health this summer by making sure you’re checking the boxes for summer wellness. Easy Access to the First Aid Kit Before your kids… Read More
Why Pre-Tax Transit Benefits?
In life there are always pros and cons to every situation. After Tax Reform was passed in December 2017, employers might find themselves at a point of indecision regarding the value of certain benefits. Since we are focused on all things pre-tax, we will take a closer look at why pre-tax transit benefits still make… Read More
Submitting Receipts – Walk Through
So you went to the dentist, paid for your visit, and then received a request for substantiation. If you’ve ever wondered “What is substantiation and why is it required?” you’re not alone – here’s a quick rundown for you. But knowing is only half the battle – you still need to submit your documentation. Thankfully,… Read More
How Tax Deductions Work
Even if you’ve filed your taxes before, you may still not be entirely sure how tax deductions work within pre-tax benefits. The principle is the same as the standard deduction and itemized deductions. At a high level, pre-tax accounts allow you to set aside money before taxes to use for qualified health, child care or… Read More
Summer Savings: Adjust your transit election
Summer is the season of vacation and working from home (at least on Fridays). Whether you’re going on a trip out of town or planning to enjoy a flexible work schedule, make sure you have everything you need. What’s on your checklist? sandals sunglasses earbuds laptop change transit election Did we catch you off guard… Read More
Navigating Direct Billing Services
Let’s face it, managing employee benefits is complicated and somehow it gets a little more complicated every year. You might be managing employee leave, a workforce with fluctuating hours, seasonal help and retiree benefits. What was once a basic reconciliation process, might now be a full-time job. How do you manage Direct Billing Services in… Read More
HR Professionals… What’s Your Problem?
There are many problems facing HR professionals and benefits administrators today. If this is your role, we know you have a thousand to-dos. It can be a “one step forward, two steps back” battle. You can feel like you’re trying to climb a mountain. One of the “mountains” you may be facing is combating rising… Read More
Bridging the Gap: What your Employees Know and Actions You Can Take
Employees know far less about their pre-tax benefit accounts than one might hope. In The Knowledge Gap eBook, we presented the results from the 2017 BRight Ideas Contest. Over 8,000 eligible employees tested their knowledge on pre-tax benefit accounts. In many ways, the results suggest the Knowledge Gap regarding pre-tax benefit accounts is shrinking. However,… Read More
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