Last month we reviewed the new ICHRA, this month we’re exploring the new Excepted Benefit HRA (EBHRA). Find out what it is, how it works and which clients may want to make the switch.
Question of the month: Do I have to go on my new employer’s plan or can I stay on COBRA?
What if you like your COBRA coverage better than your new employers plan. Can you just stay put? It’s our question of the month.
Question of the month: What are the rules for HSA/FSA eligible expenses?
The list of eligible expenses for HSA & FSA reimbursement is long, but here are some general guidelines to follow.
Update: Telemedicine benefits need attention for COBRA compliance & beyond
Gina learned so much more about telemedicine benefits when she went to a recent TPA conference. Here’s our updated post with all her findings – and spoiler – the alphabet soup ramifications go way beyond COBRA notices.
It’s an Alphabet Soup Frenzy: Hello ICHRA & EBHRA, Goodbye QSEHRA
A couple of years ago, the QSEHRA was meant to be the savior for small employers wanting to offer coverage. Now, it’s on it’s way out and making room for two new programs.
Hold the phone: Do you have to include a telemedicine benefit in your COBRA notices?
Telemedicine benefits are increasingly popular, but are they COBRA eligible?
How hard is it to terminate an FSA plan mid-year?
Our alphabet soup expert Gina has some sound advice for making a good decision when it comes to mid-year FSA plan terminations.
Who Knew? Is Premium Recovery Possible with an FMLA Leave?
An employee takes FMLA leave then doesn’t come back to work. Can the employer recover premiums it paid during the leave? The answer may surprise you.
April Question of the Month: Are alcohol and drug treatments eligible expenses?
Can a participant receive a reimbursement from an HSA or FSA for alcohol and drug treatment?
March Question of the Month: Why did an FSA claim get denied for stockpiling?
Just because it’s an eligible expense, doesn’t mean the claim is automatically approved. Stockpiling isn’t allowed. Here’s what it is and how to avoid it.