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3 Lessons I Wish I Knew About TPAs
Life is good. You have contracted with a third party administrator (or TPA) for your pre-tax benefit program. Time to move on to the next
March 29, 2018
Sharing Information & Opinions on Tax-Free Health & Commuter Benefits
Life is good. You have contracted with a third party administrator (or TPA) for your pre-tax benefit program. Time to move on to the next
Do you have a Health Reimbursement Account? (Also referred to as a Health Reimbursement Arrangement or HRA). If so, you may have asked yourself “How
Each year the IRS releases Publication 15-B, an Employer’s Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits. In recent years, there have been small adjustments to Publication 15-B
If you have enrolled in a Health Savings Account (HSA), you already recognize the significant tax savings this type of account provides. An HSA is
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are 14 years old this year. In some respects, 14 years seems like a pretty long time. But, if we consider
The definition of reform is “to make changes in something in order to improve it.” We certainly all know “Tax Reform” is a “change”. However,
Benefit Resource has been in business for 25 years because of our wonderful clients and participants. As a thank you and to give back, we’re
Open a Health Savings Account (HSA) through your employer and be your own CFO. HSAs are a growing trend among savvy savers who want to
Recruiting can be one of the most difficult tasks you face as an employer; one way to bring top achievers through the door is to
Our 2018 resolution is to partner with you to provide insights and advice on how you can increase benefit satisfaction for your employees. We are
For many FSA participants, December 31 marks the end of a plan year. FSA participants generally have a basic understanding that FSAs are a “use-it-or-lose-it”
We’ve compiled the best advice from 2017 and broken it down by category so you can be prepared for 2018. Review what you need to
While many of us finish our holiday preparations, Congress is working on some last minute “gifts” of its own. Late Friday, December 15, 2017, Congress
At the basic level, COBRA (The Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act) provides continuation coverage of a group health plan when coverage would otherwise be lost.
Part of retaining talent in your organization and spending money wisely is offering voluntary benefits that your employees need and will use. To see if
You’ve opened the mailbox and you see a hospital bill. You know the one, the one that says you owe $3,258.29. Or is it $2,450.39?
I recently set out to buy a new computer bag. It is a rather arbitrary purchase in the scope of life. But, I identified specific
If you watch, read or listen to any type of news, you know that the House unveiled its tax reform bill. However, pre-tax accounts and
As open enrollment nears for many and benefits options are presented, it is important to have a clear understanding of how each plan works and
The IRS released the 2018 pre-tax limits for Mass Transit, Parking, Medical FSA and Adoption Assistance. The limits are effective for plan years that begin
Pre-tax employee benefits serve as a smart and easy way for workers to save money. However, they haven’t always been a component of employee benefit
Employee engagement is something every (or nearly every) employer hopes for. According to research from Gallup, only 30%* of employees are engaged in their jobs.
Whether you call it employee incentives, wellness perks or a healthy living benefits package, corporate wellness programs can take many shapes (and have widely varied
Whether it’s work, social engagements or even personal matters, it can be easy to get bogged down by the details. As author and motivational speaker
