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Once again with feeling, NO, you can’t pay your employee’s Medicare premiums…unless…
We may sound like a broken record, but for the multitudes who will ask, here is the resounding answer regarding employers paying for Medicare premiums.
Question of the month: After termination, when do pre-tax programs end?
When an employee terminates, pre-tax programs don’t necessarily follow the same timelines as medical plans. Gina explains.
When the Worlds of Medicare and HSAs Collide
We’ve long preached that you can’t contribute to an HSA once you enroll in Medicare, but with every federal program, it’s not so cut and dried. Gina explains.
Question of the Month: Are Hospital Indemnity Plans COBRA Eligible?
Hospital indemnity plans can help pay for hospital stays, but are they a COBRA eligible benefit? Gina has the answer.
The COVID COBRA Deadlines are Ceasing to Toll…Finally
The National Health Emergency may be ending, but that doesn’t mean we’re out of the woods quite yet. Gina explains.
The Clock is Ticking: The End of the National Emergency Rules for FSAs/HRAs is Near!
The National Health Emergency has ended. What does this mean for FSA and HRA claims? Find out!
Question of the Month: How long can I stay on COBRA after my husband dies?
Gina tackles a COBRA question with a twist and explains secondary qualifying events.
A Wealth of Flexibility: Employer Contributions in Health Flexible Spending Accounts
Employers can contribute to an employee’s Health FSA account, and in fact, they have multiple options. Gina explains.
Question Of The Month: Are fertility treatments eligible expenses?
There are a wide variety of procedures and treatments available to help women conceive, but are they FSA/HSA eligible?
The Intersection of FMLA & COBRA
What happens if an employee doesn’t pay their premiums while on FMLA? Does it trigger a COBRA notice? Gina’s got the FAQs.
Question of the Month: Are automatic pill dispensers FSA eligible?
Is smart technology to dispense your medications eligible for FSA reimbursement? Gina has some thoughts on this new medical device.
An HSA as a Retirement Vehicle (video)
While funds in Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are used to reimburse medical expenses, the provisions of these programs make them excellent for retirement savings as well. Gina explains.