Health Accounts
Look into our Crystal Ball: The Future of Pre-tax Benefits
With mid-term elections less than a week away, many are tired of all of the political ads. Others are working hard to advocate for their
November 1, 2018
Sharing Information & Opinions on Tax-Free Health & Commuter Benefits
With mid-term elections less than a week away, many are tired of all of the political ads. Others are working hard to advocate for their
Today is Halloween. An annual tradition of costumes, face paint, spooky stories, and the inevitable sugar crash. However, we want to honor a different tradition
Most employees look forward to enrolling in benefits about as much as a cat looks forward to taking a bath. I was talking to a
You’re ready for your next big adventure. You’ve packed up your things and are ready to say sayonara to your existing employer. Before you run
If you took the BRight Ideas quiz from Benefit Resource this year, you may already know the answer to these questions. Haven’t taken the quiz
If you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), you know that every year during Open Enrollment (OE), you choose how much to put aside in
As kids, there were fun games that helped us make choices… In benefits, we are often presented with a 50 page document and told “Here
What is a pre-tax benefit account? ?♂️ A pre-tax benefit account allows you to set aside money from your paycheck before taxes to use for
Millennials and benefits administrators may seem to have more differences than similarities. But zooming out, it appears each group engages in a common phenomenon: Using
Among benefits administrators, Benefit Resource can sometimes have a flair for the dramatic. We have been known to use a few too many acronyms or
Remember TheraFlu and Emergen-C? They will be making a reappearance shortly, along with the flu virus. Before flu season takes full effect, there are several
Trying to choose between a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) can be a challenge. But weighing these two pre-tax plan options
So, you’ve decided to implement a pre-tax benefit plan. Whether you’re implementing a plan for the first time, adding a new plan option, or moving
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
“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
Recently, there was a little excitement in the pre-tax benefits world as the House approved two bills (H.R. 6199 and H.R. 6311) that would expand
