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...
We’re halfway through the year—have you checked in on your employee benefits? If you’re like many employees, you might only think about benefits during open enrollment. But taking a mid-year look at your benefits can help you maximize your options, adjust to any life changes, and plan ahead. Here’s why this check-in is important and...
Congress passed and President Trump has signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act – and it’s a game changer for health savings accounts (HSAs). In a recent episode of the WEX podcast, Chris Byrd, WEX Health & Benefits senior vice president, breaks down the most impactful provisions of the bill, including expanded health...
In today’s world where financial security feels increasingly elusive, Gen Z and millennials are rewriting the playbook on how they save, spend and invest. Yet, one of the most underutilized tools in their financial arsenal is the health savings account (HSA). Despite its potential to revolutionize both short-term healthcare spending and long-term wealth building, many...
The IRS requires flexible spending account (FSA) participants to submit documentation to prove their purchase was an eligible expense. The IRS emphasized these requirements and potential penalties for employers not meeting the requirements when releasing an Office of the Chief Counsel memorandum detailing medical expense claim substantiation for medical FSAs and dependent care FSAs. That’s...
Dental expenses can be a significant financial burden, especially when unexpected dental procedures arise. For those who have health savings accounts (HSAs) or medical flexible spending accounts (FSAs), there are opportunities to save money on these expenses. Below we answer a few common dental-related questions as it relates to your HSA or medical FSA. ...
According to a 2021 survey conducted by the ASPCA, one in five American households adopted a cat or a dog. With many employees having returned to the workplace after working...
Open enrollment comes around once a year. Communication about benefits often comes shortly before the enrollment period begins. Why not keep the dialog going year-round? Sharing tips and tricks on...
How is your HSA versus your 401(k) versus your IRA shaping up for retirement planning? Retirement planning is a lot easier when you imagine what you want it to be...
Many people have heard of COBRA, but what is it? COBRA is a way for an individual to keep their health insurance coverage if they have experienced a job loss...
Open enrollment can be confusing to navigate and hard to comprehend. Understanding what is being offered will help individuals determine what is best for themselves and/or their families. According to...
Recently, President Biden advised Congress of his plans to end the two COVID-19 emergencies as of May 11, 2023. What this means from a COBRA and employee benefits stand point...
For many, winter is a wonderful time of year. For others, it’s a season filled with sinus problems and colds. If winter is a time when you are frequently ill,...
Congratulations, benefits professionals! You’ve accomplished another year’s open enrollment! Whether you survived or thrived, you have an opportunity to lead your organization’s benefit evaluation. It’s time to charge full speed...
Benefits can be a deciding factor on whether an employee stays within a company or decides to move on. In order to stay competitive, more and more companies are looking...
Quiet quitting is a term that has been gaining momentum, but what exactly is it? Quiet quitting is when an employee does the bare minimum or only the responsibilities within...
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