The medical mileage rate has been reduced for 2026! When an automobile is used to obtain medical care, the mileage rate may be deductible under code § 213 if it is primarily for, and essential to, the medical care. Previously $0.21/mile, it is now $0.205/mile. If you have any questions about these changes, please don’t...
For many, winter is as synonymous with snowflakes as it is with sinus problems. Fortunately, health savings accounts (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs) cover many common winter eligible expenses you might turn to this time of year! We’ve compiled a few common seasonal issues and eligible expenses that can help. Dry nasal passages...
Medical flexible spending accounts (medical FSAs) are use-or-lose accounts. There are limits as to whether (or how much of) your employees’ FSA funds can be carried over into the next plan year. How well do your employees understand their FSA’s plan rules? If they don’t, they could risk forfeiting funds to the plan. And any...
Open enrollment performance tracking is important to make sure you have a successful period, ensuring you’re offering your employees the best possible benefits packages and creating a better system for years to come. Communication Engagement Metrics Communication engagement can provide insights into employee satisfaction and level of engagement. If an open enrollment period sees...
Open enrollment is nearly here for many of you. You’re looking to create an atmosphere where employees are engaged, eager to enroll and save money with the benefits you provide. You’ve probably read advice on how to do that, but we’ve got the data to back up a strategy, and it comes directly from your...
The IRS released 2026 limits for FSAs, commuter benefits, adoption assistance, QSEHRAs, and more. The new 2026 limits are: FSA (medical, limited, combination and post-deductible FSAs) $3,400 per year Medical FSA carryover $680 per year Commuter benefits (mass transit and parking) $340 per month Adoption assistance $17,670 per year QSEHRA Single $6,450 / Family...
According to the World Health Organization, roughly 1 in 6 adults worldwide are affected by infertility. Reasons can vary, which is why wide-ranging fertility benefits can also improve the lives of any adult wanting to start a family. And did you know that a variety of fertility and infertility treatments are eligible for health savings...
Are you an HSA investor? If you are, then you have a health savings account (HSA). You’ve heard about its investment potential, and you’ve read that an HSA has retirement-planning perks that a 401(k) and IRA don’t have. And you’re investing to grow your funds so they increase at a much higher rate than they...
The time is now to disrupt open enrollment! While much of the work in the last months has been focused on rate renewals and designing your benefit offerings, the focus must now shift to the open enrollment communication plan. With a few years of digital open enrollments behind us, it is key to identify barriers...
The season for filing taxes is upon us once again. We’re getting closer to the deadline for filing for 2023. We wanted to share a few tips and reminders about...
Health savings accounts (HSAs) have become increasingly popular but they often come with misconceptions. To help employees make informed decisions, let’s debunk common HSA myths and shed light on the...
Expanded public transit. The rise and rebound of ridesharing. Increased work-from-home arrangements. The work commute has changed a lot recently, as lawmakers and civic officials grapple with how to effectively...
What are pre-tax savings and post-tax savings? Understanding taxes relating to health savings accounts (HSAs), flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and other benefits plans can be time-consuming and difficult to explain....
In 2023, mental health became a top priority for employees and employers. According to a SHRM study, 41% of U.S. employees said they would likely or would very likely leave...
Welcome to 2024! As we get ready for another year of sharing the latest benefits trends and practical tips to enhance you and your employees’ benefits experience, let’s look back...
As we age, the importance of maintaining safe mobility within our home becomes critical. It is crucial to understand how to save money on common at-home expenses with health savings...
Did you know that, when employees were asked on a scale of 1 to 10 how confident they are in their understanding of their benefits, 34% chose 7 or less....
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...
As most organizations are already in the thick of annual benefits enrollment, the IRS announced that employees can funnel an extra $150 into their health flexible spending accounts (FSAs) next...
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