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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.
Mailing Initial COBRA Notices prevents future finger pointing
Making the effort to properly mail Initial COBRA Notices not only thwarts the “I didn’t know” defense, it can also stave off lawsuits and costly penalties. Here’s the scoop.
No yawning allowed: plan documents & SPDs are riveting…and required
While the topic may seem a bit of a snooze, ignoring plan document and SPD requirements in alphabet soup programs could be a wake up call in the form of potential penalties.
The muddy waters of COBRA and a global world
Our world is increasingly connected – domestic companies owned by global corporations, employees working in other countries. When an employee terminates, who gets COBRA? Find out.