Health Accounts
Wait, what do you mean these aren’t eligible under my FSA?
“Claim denied: expense is not eligible under an FSA.” If you’ve ever received one of these, you probably thought “But wait! I used it for
August 9, 2018
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“Claim denied: expense is not eligible under an FSA.” If you’ve ever received one of these, you probably thought “But wait! I used it for
Human resource and benefits professionals have to be constantly on the top of their game. Navigating the acronyms of health benefits or the alphabet soup
What is the best way to broach the topic of COBRA coverage and keep your employee (or former employee) in the room? Despite the bad
A loud voice projects through the phone: “But it’s MY money!” It sounds like a scene from the latest crime drama. But it’s actually an
The results are in! Based on an extensive survey of employers [no real survey occurred], we have compiled 6 Reasons to Avoid Offering an FSA
Plan highlights might be a term you’ve come across in emails or notices from your employer in regards to your pre-tax benefits. While it is
Identity theft is a growing trend, with the 2019 NortonLifeLock Cyber Safety Insights Report confirming that close to 46 million consumers* fell victim to identity
Make this fourth of July your Healthcare Independence Day. Independence can take many forms, including healthcare independence. Through a pre-tax benefit account, you can increase
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
First time at the pre-tax benefits rodeo? Don’t worry- we’ve got you covered (pun intended). As a pre-tax administrator, we know how confusing the ins
2019 HSA Contribution Limit The HSA limits for contributions are set to increase in 2019. Individuals age 55 or older can continue to make an
This Mother’s Day, whether you’re expecting or you’ve recently welcomed a new member to the family, discover how pre-tax benefits can help with being a
So you implemented a High Deductible Health Plan. You start running through an implementation checklist and are posed with the question, “Do you want to
UPDATED APRIL 30, 2018. The IRS released Internal Revenue Procedure 2018-27 indicating that it would accept $6,900 as the 2018 HSA Family contribution maximum. This is
If you get hit with spring fever, one of your stops should be cleaning out the medicine cabinet. You’ll want to tackle the project by
It’s tax day, April 17, 2018! Rather than give you the “accounting recommendations” to (1) open a Health Savings Account (or HSA) and (2) contribute
Benefit Resource has teamed up with SpotHero, the nation’s leading parking reservation service, to give you more convenience and flexibility in your commute. As a Commuter
