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. ...
Does your health savings account (HSA) have enough funds to carry you through the second half of the year? If it does, is there more you could be doing to grow those funds? We’ve broken down how to know if you’re contributing enough to your HSA to cover costs for the entire year and whether...
In today’s world, employees seek more than just a paycheck. They desire benefits that cater to their unique needs and offer peace of mind. This is where benefits personalization technology comes into play. Let’s explore how modern technology is revolutionizing benefits personalization and how employers can leverage these advancements effectively. The Value of Personalized...
Struggling to find and retain talent? It could be because of your employee benefits. Check out this article by the Harvard Business Review about the benefits employees really want –...
Use your FSA funds to stock up on back-to-school essentials like pain medicine, orthopedic braces, contact solution, and more!
Join us in congratulating Christina Staton on her 4-year anniversary at Advantage Administrators today!
County fair season is winding down in Iowa. The Bremer County Fair will be in Waverly July 25th – July 31st . It has us thinking about our favorite fair...
Our employees are bringing in toiletry donations this week as part of Christmas in July with United Way!
Are employee benefits questions keeping you up all night? Use our “Let’s Chat” feature to get answers 24/7. Find “Let’s Chat” in the Employee Flex Portal online.
Today, we are honoring our former colleague Liz Wuertz. She shined a positive light every time she was in the office. She will be missed by many here and throughout...
Happy 4th of July! What are you doing to celebrate today?
Want to use your HSA or FSA funds, but aren’t sure if the product you want is eligible? Use Health Shopper! Health Shopper has hundreds of eligible products, which link...
Today we celebrate 23 years of having Fawn Wiebke on the Advantage Administrators team. Happy anniversary Fawn!
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