Be it an ineligible expense or a lack of back-up, sometimes we deny an FSA or HRA claim. Can the participant appeal and, if so, what is the process? Gina explains.
Question of the Month: What is the difference between a grace period and a run-out?
They both are extensions of time, but what they allow extensions for are different. Gina explains FSA/HRA run-outs and grace periods in our Question of the Month.
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.
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!
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.
It’s not just a sales pitch: a single TPA for all alphabet soup programs makes good sense
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.
Question of the month: Are Covid tests considered eligible expenses?
As more unvaccinated employees will be asked provide ongoing negative Covid tests, the question becomes, are these eligible expenses?
Direct Primary Care & Alphabet Soup Programs: Why, What, When & How
The proposed regulations relating to Direct Primary Care arrangements and alphabet soup programs have left us scratching our heads. Here’s why.
A super HDHP/HRA/HSA combo makes you a superhero!
Fighting higher premiums takes creativity. By combining a HDHP with and HRA/HSA combo an employer can save on healthcare premiums while lowering an employee’s out-of-pocket burden. Brilliant!
What is a QSEHRA?
In this explainer video, “alphabet soup” expert Gina Marken explores the cost savings benefit of an Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Account (QSEHRA).