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When 2020 began, it’s safe to say no one could have predicted all that was to come. As individuals and organizations, we all came together to quickly pivot to keep ourselves, our families, and our communities safe. As we look…
Read article5 Myths About Health Savings Accounts
While many employees have stated that their overall health has become more important in the wake of COVID-19, the reality is that, for most Americans, preventive care has all but stopped since the pandemic began. From annual well-care visits to…
Read articleDon’t Lose It! FSA Funds, That is! Tips for Spending Remaining FSA Funds
As we approach the end of the year, it may be the case that many employees are unaware that they may have unused flexible spending account (FSA) dollars left in their accounts. Beneficially, an FSA allows employees to set aside…
Read articleDCAP Payroll Contributions: Information for Employers Now and in 2021
The end of the year, and specifically during open enrollment, is a time during which many people budget for anticipated expenses for the coming year. However, 2021 will not bring about a return to pre-COVID-19 “normal,” at least for the…
Read articleDCAP’s Use It or Lose It: Information for Brokers Regarding DCAP in 2020
The 2020 pandemic has disrupted everyone’s life. And working parents of young children have been among the most challenged. School, daycare and workplace closures have required such employees to supervise their children’s education while working from home. With most of…
Read article2021 FSA Contribution Limits Remain at $2,750
The IRS announced that the 2021 Flexible Spending Account (FSA) contribution limit will remain at $2,750. A medical FSA is a personal expense account that works with an employer’s health plan, allowing employees to set aside a portion of their…
Read articleOvercoming Open Enrollment Engagement Challenges During COVID
As COVID-19 began to spike in the U.S., consumers shifted habits related to their overall health. With growing concerns over the pandemic, a Further study found that 69% of consumers reported that their health is more important to them today,…
Read article3 Approaches to Connect with Clients on Health Spending Accounts
We know you have a lot on your plate as a broker You wear multiple hats and are pulled in multiple directions, often spanning the entire spectrum of employee benefits – everything from bringing forth options to troubleshooting specific employee…
Read articleWhy Employers Need Different Messaging for HDHP and PPO Members
Comprehending the complex world of health care is not for the faint of heart. There’s acronyms galore, many different provider options and according to a 2019 published study, the majority of U.S. adults (51%) reported having inadequate health insurance literacy…
Read articleHSAs: A Powerful Recruitment and Retention Tool
Health benefits packages have always been an important component of a job offer. However, the benefits package offered at a new job has taken on new significance in recent years as health care costs have continued to climb, with no…
Read articleAre Brokers Telling the Right Message Going into Open Enrollment?
In fewer than eight short years, health care spending in the U.S. is expected to reach a staggering $6.19 trillion — an increase of more than 19% over today’s spend. What’s more, the need for medical goods and health care…
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