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.
A Flurry of Questions: FSA Edition
Sometimes one question leads to another. Here is a string of questions we get often with respect to Flexible Spending Account programs. It’s our question of the month.
Is a Medical Cost Sharing Plan a Pre-Tax Benefit?
Medical Cost Sharing Plans, also known as health sharing plans, are a way for employees to trim benefits costs. But it’s important to understand the limitations and rules – or lack thereof – before making the switch from a traditional group medical plan.
SBA & The FSA/HSA Stores: A Match Made in Alphabet Soup Heaven
Why did we wait so long to form this partnership and why is it a win for everyone? Here are the answers to these burning questions.
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 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!