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...
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...
Flex spending dollars aren’t just for prescriptions. Check out these surprisingly eligible products on FSAStore.com!
We know that creating an easy-to-use, efficient experience for you is more important than ever. Which is why we are excited to announce that your portal is getting a major...
HSAs can be an incredible savings tool. We’ve got calculators on our website to help you calculate your goals, and to see how your HSA stacks up against a traditional...
Happy birthday to our Benefits Assistant, Jonah Johnson! When he’s not working, he enjoys collecting stamps, coins, and bouncy balls.
Since March, the COVID-19 pandemic caused a lot of changes to the workforce. Now, after nearly a year, Advantage Administrators has identified new wellness trends have emerged that employees may...
The first Friday of every month, staff at Advantage Administrators donates food to the Bremer County Food Bank based on a different theme. In January we donated soup and crackers....
Happy Valentine’s Day, lovebirds!
Our team did a goal setting activity using snowflakes. We each created a snowflake and on it wrote three things that we learned in 2020 and three goals for 2021....
When making a claim with your HSA or FSA, the claim will need to be approved to ensure that it is an eligible expense. Here are a few tips to...
Our staff enjoyed cinnamon rolls from the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church and School’s Vacation Bible School Cinnamon Roll Fundraiser this week. Yum!
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