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. ...
Rising healthcare costs are a growing concern for employees and employers alike. With premiums, deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses increasing, employees may struggle to afford necessary care. As an employer, you have the power to support your workforce by providing cost-saving solutions and promoting smarter healthcare decisions. Here’s how you can help employees navigate and reduce...
The IRS recently announced the 2026 Limits for HSAs, HDHPs and EBHRAs! Learn more about these limits below! The new 2026 limits are: HSA Annual Contributions Single $4,400 per year Family $8,750 per year HDHP (self-only coverage) $1,700 minimum deductible $8,500 out-of-pocket limit HDHP (family coverage) $3,400 minimum deductible $17,000 out-of-pocket limit EBHRA $2,200 ...
Employee benefits are a critical component of workplace satisfaction and overall wellness. However, traditional benefits programs are often riddled with complexity, making it challenging for employees to fully understand and utilize their options. Simplification is the key to driving better engagement, increasing participation and reducing administrative burdens for HR teams. This is the first part...
Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 brought many changes to employee benefits rules and regulations. Wex Health has gathered its top 10 blog posts of 2020, many of which explain...
As an employer, you want to make employee benefits as easy as possible for your staff. Our plans provide your employees with benefits debit cards, loaded with their HSA or...
Merry Christmas and happy holidays to all of our family and friends! Have a wonderful holiday!
Last night, Congress passed a COVID bill intended to bring much relief to Americans and businesses struggling this year. It includes several provisions that will allow changes to FSAs and additional...
If you have a calendar year health insurance plan with a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), you’re running out of time to use up your FSA funds! FSAs are “use it...
Advantage Administrators will be closed December 24 and December 25 for Christmas and January 1 for New Year’s Day to allow our employees to celebrate with their families. Happy holidays!
We had a white elephant gift exchange today. Each person brought something from their home which started with the first letter of their first name.
Happy Holidays! This year has been difficult for all of us, but with the holiday season comes a renewed sense of hope and joy. All of us at Advantage Administrators...
With COVID-19 still affecting many Americans, you may be wondering if you can use your Health Savings Account or Flex Spending Account to cover COVID-19 costs. This blog post from...
Every Friday, our staff can donate $1 to wear jeans to work. This month, we adopted a family through Cedar Valley Friends of the Family and used the jeans money...
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