Have you recently changed employers? Or are you considering making a change? Fortunately, when you participate in a health savings account (HSA) through your employer, your HSA stays with you. There are plenty of myths about HSAs, so let’s tackle what really happens to your HSA when you change employers. You Have Options HSA...
As we enter another season of open enrollment, one crucial topic is top of mind for many employees: HSA and FSA compliance. Health savings accounts (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are often misunderstood, despite their significant financial advantages. It’s time to clarify the ins and outs of these tax-saving healthcare accounts and answer HSA...
When it comes to navigating the world of employee benefits, there’s a lot to take in, especially if you’re a first timer. Among the suite of benefits you’re likely to be offered, voluntary benefits are often misunderstood. In this blog we explore all the unknown voluntary benefits terms and bring clarity of information to first-time...
The IRS released 2025 contribution limits for medical flexible spending accounts (medical FSAs), commuter benefits and more as part of Revenue Procedure 2024-40. These limits undergo annual adjustments to account for inflation. 2025 Medical FSA Contribution Limits (including limited and combination FSAs) 2024: $3,200 per year 2025: $3,300 per year 2025 Medical FSA...
If you’re an employer, is your in-house benefits administration team struggling to juggle the multitude of complexities behind running a successful benefits administration program? Are you spending too much time and resources trying to keep up to date with compliance changes and providing the technology and services your employees need for a positive benefits experience?...
Whether you’re transitioning from your parents’ insurance, landed your first full-time job or are simply obtaining coverage for the first time, choosing health plans and employee benefits can be overwhelming. You’ll likely hear a lot of terms and acronyms that you’ve never heard before. For starters, let’s look at a few considerations when evaluating health...
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, employers typically pay around 80% of traditional employer-sponsored healthcare plans on behalf of employees. With rising healthcare costs, your business is most likely struggling to solve this key problem: how to maintain financial stability while providing robust benefits to your employees. But what solutions can actually provide benefits...
The concept of work-life balance has become more than just a buzzword; it’s a necessity for employee satisfaction and retention. According to WorkLife.news, employers are increasingly recognizing the importance of providing ample time off to their employees with more than 80% of U.S. employers planning to change their leave policies over the next two years....
Did you know employers can enhance their benefits offerings by incorporating voluntary benefits? What exactly are voluntary benefits and how can employers design an effective plan? We sat down with Hugh McDaniel, manager of channel partnerships at WEX, to get his insights on crafting voluntary benefits plans that meet the diverse needs of employees. ...
HSAs and FSAs can be confusing. We recommend using Health Shopper at the link below. Health Shopper has thousands of eligible products and can take you directly to Amazon to...
This week we’re celebrating Paula Hemingson’s third anniversary at Advantage Administrators. Congrats Paula!
If you were hoping to use your FSA or HSA to purchase hand sanitizer, you’re out of luck. Hand sanitizer is not eligible for reimbursement with an FSA or HSA.
If you haven’t checked out our new mobile app updates yet, now is the time! Now, you can: – View your brokerage account balance in the app – Display Visa...
Today we celebrate Kala Meihost’s 3-year anniversary at Advantage Administrators!
Help us congratulate Cathy Pruin on her 3-year anniversary at Advantage Administrators today!
Please note that we will be closed Monday, September 7th for Labor Day. Enjoy your holiday!
Recently we had a representative from Hawkeye Community College come up to our office to do customer service training. Advantage Administrators staff are always learning and developing our skills!
The Advantage Administrators app is getting even easier to use! We’ve made a few updates to ensure that your HSA or FSA plan is simple to monitor. Now, you can:...
Save money by using your untaxed HSA or FSA funds to purchase eligible products like first aid supplies, bandages, allergy medication, and more! Visit Health Shopper for an easy way...
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