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Question of the Month: Can we pay our employee’s Medicare premiums?
Every employer would love to pay Medicare premiums in lieu of having older employees on their group plans, but can they? It’s our Question of the Month.
COBRA: A game of Clue. The who, when and what of Qualifying Events
What happens when a termination date or loss of coverage isn’t a COBRA Qualifying Event? Gina unravels this mysterious set of circumstances.
What are the options? FSA Setup Decisions
When setting up a Flexible Spending Account program, an employer has several choices to make. Here are the main ones and the advantages and disadva
Question of the Month: Are SAD Treatments FSA/HSA eligible?
With winter approaching, one wonders, are treatments for Seasonal Affective Disorder reimbursable expenses in FSAs and HSAs?
Balancing Benefits and Flexibility: Lifestyle Spending Accounts
Looking for a way to provide a benefit that you can tailor to your budget AND employees’ needs? Check out an LSA – it’s the ultimate in benefit flexibility.
ICHRA affordability: When an employee (or employer) should just say no to employer contributions.
ICHRAs can be a great tool for employers looking to provide healthcare benefits, but it’s important to make sure they are affordable for both the employer and the employees.
Question of the month: Are OTC hearing aids an eligible expense?
In fall 2022 many hearing aids will be available without a prescription, but will they be FSA/HSA eligible? Gina explains.
Question of the month: Are my medical travel expenses FSA eligible?
If you can’t find a doctor locally, are your expenses to travel for a procedure eligible for FSA reimbursement? Gina has the answers.
Weighing the pros & cons of going all in with SBA on COBRA
Is it worth splitting off COBRA administration to a client’s medical plan trust administrator? You be the judge. We take a look at what that scenario would mean to the client and their participants.
Question of the month: What children’s products are FSA eligible?
Tired parents rejoice! Gina shares what children’s products are FSA eligible.
Dependent dependencies – when must a child fly the coop from their parents’ benefit plans?
When is your child no longer a dependent when it comes to your medical plan, FSA or HSA? We spell it out.
FSA & HRA Assets: It’s a Matter of Trust
There are options for how FSA/HRA contributions are held, SBA holding them is not one of them. Gina explains.