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It’s not just a sales pitch: a single TPA for all alphabet soup programs makes good sense

November 19, 2021
by Gina Marken AllCOBRAFSAHRAHSAPOPUncategorized

While yes, we’d love to have you as a client for all your alphabet soup business, the reality is you are doing yourself a favor if you use one TPA.

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No,Jab,No,Job,Sign,At,An,Office,Place.,Vaccination

Axed for no vax? It that a voluntary or involuntary termination?

October 21, 2021
by Gina Marken AllCOBRACOVID-19

As companies begin terminating employees for failing to follow vaccine mandates, questions are arising about how these terminations will be categorized and what ramifications will follow. Here’s what we know so far.

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Question of the Month: Air Ambulance Memberships: COBRA eligible expense? FSA/HSA eligible expense?

October 21, 2021
by Gina Marken AllCOBRAEligible expensesFSAHSA

With more companies adding air ambulance memberships as benefits, Gina answers the question of COBRA, FSA & HSA eligibility.

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Satisfying the Bookkeeper: Why I Like the FSA Grace Period vs. The Carryover

September 29, 2021
by Gina Marken AllFSA

Ever the bookkeeper, I’m giving you all the reasons why I prefer the crisp FSA Grace Period option over the messier Carryover provision.

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Question of the month: Are Covid tests considered eligible expenses?

September 28, 2021
by Gina Marken AllCOVID-19Eligible expensesFSAHRAHSAUncategorized

As more unvaccinated employees will be asked provide ongoing negative Covid tests, the question becomes, are these eligible expenses?

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Does anyone really know the answer? Terminating COBRA due to Medicare Entitlement

August 26, 2021
by Gina Marken AllCOBRAUncategorized

A COBRA participant turns 65 and is now Medicare entitled. When should COBRA be terminated? It’s not as clear cut as I once thought.

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Question of the Month: Are Menstrual Products FSA/HSA Eligible?

August 26, 2021
by Gina Marken AllEligible expensesFSAHSAUncategorized

Many over-the-counter items became eligible expenses under the CARES Act. Are menstrual products included?

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When that scary letter comes in the mail and it’s really bad news.

July 26, 2021
by Gina Marken AllMedicareUncategorized

Sometimes mistakes happen or good intentions have unintended consequences and it turns into an expensive mess. Here is our best advice on how to avoid that scary letter in the mail.

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Are sun-related products FSA/HSA eligible expenses?

July 26, 2021
by Gina Marken AllEligible expensesFSAHSA

It’s a hot one this summer. Are sun care products reimbursable in an HSA or FSA? Our expert gives the answer to this burning question.

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The Continuing Saga of ARPA and COBRA

June 28, 2021
by Gina Marken AllCOBRA

We did it! 2,200 COBRA Notices sent. And while we celebrate that, we’re still mired in the aftermath of the COBRA/ARPA tsunami. Here’s where we’ve been and what we’ve learned.

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