When managing pre-tax health accounts such as HSAs, FSAs and HRAs, it is easy to assume that all medical expenses automatically qualify for reimbursement. However, some services and products require additional documentation before they are considered eligible. That documentation is called a Letter of Medical Necessity. If you or your employees have ever been asked...
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) provide you with a smart way to save money on healthcare and dependent care expenses (depending on the type of FSA you’re enrolled in). When you participate in an FSA, you’re putting money aside before it is taxed so you can save on eligible expenses. However, you may have a number...
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 ahead with your open enrollment aftermath strategy. By analyzing what went right and what could be improved, you can help ensure an easier, more effective...
In 2026, the IRS explicitly warned consumers about misleading “FSA Eligible” labels, particularly from companies claiming that general wellness items like meal plans or gym memberships can be converted into medical expenses through “letters of medical necessity” obtained via online questionnaires. Retailer “FSA eligible” badges are not a legal guarantee of reimbursement. Eligibility is...
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...
Today we celebrate 23 years of having Fawn Wiebke on the Advantage Administrators team. Happy anniversary Fawn!
Advantage Administrators will be closed on Monday, July 5th in observance of Independence Day. We will resume normal hours on Tuesday, July 6th. Have a happy and safe 4th of...
Helping your employees save doesn’t just benefit them – it helps employers like you, too. Providing employee benefits that are easy to both understand and use will encourage them to...
As you start spending more time outside and on vacation, remember that many necessary summer items are FSA-eligible! Here are a few of our favorites. Always check with your Advantage...
A unique and increasingly popular employee benefit is commuter benefits, which allow employees to put aside pre-tax dollars to spend on commuting expenses like parking and bus fare. Just as...
Happy Memorial Day! As you celebrate with parades and cookouts, don’t forget what this day is about- remembering and honoring our fallen soldiers.
In this Family Nobody Fights Alone. Today, we wore shirts made by our team member Cathy in support of Bonnie.
Having an employee leave your company can be detrimental. According to a 2019 study by the DDI, 57% of employees have left one or multiple companies because of their manager...
Only 16 percent of employers believe their employees are saving enough money for retirement. While many employers recognize this is an issue, determining the best solution has yielded a variety of different...
We got the shot! At Advantage Administrators, we’re doing our part to stop the spread of COVID-19. Several of our employees have already gotten the vaccine.
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