Open enrollment is an important time for HR professionals and employers, since it’s the moment employees make decisions that impact their health, finances and overall wellness for the coming year. However, the work doesn’t end when open enrollment closes. Post-open enrollment strategies are essential for ensuring employees are engaged, informed and set up for success....
For many, winter is as synonymous for snowflakes as it is for 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...
Have you recently changed employers? Or are you considering making a change? Fortunately, when you participate in a health savings account (HSA) through your employer, your HSA stays with you. There are plenty of myths about HSAs, so let’s tackle what really happens to your HSA when you change employers. You Have Options HSA...
As we enter another season of open enrollment, one crucial topic is top of mind for many employees: HSA and FSA compliance. Health savings accounts (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are often misunderstood, despite their significant financial advantages. It’s time to clarify the ins and outs of these tax-saving healthcare accounts and answer HSA...
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...
Employees taking advantage of a Health Savings Account (HSA) aren’t eligible to also participate in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). However, they are eligible for a limited FSA- where pre-tax...
We’ve got good news for employees- last week, the IRS increased pre-tax contribution limits for employees with 401(k) plans from $18,500 to $19,000! For more information, contact your Advantage Administrators...
Did you know that as an employer, you can offer your employees a Flexible Spending carryover, so they don’t have to use all of their flex spending before the end...
We had a spooky day on Friday decorating pumpkins!
The open enrollment period for 2019 health insurance runs from November 1- December 15, 2018. The experts at Advantage Administrators are here to help with plans, HSAs, FSA, and everything...
Have you checked out the online FSA Store yet? Now’s a great time, because if you follow this link and enter the code below, you can get $5 off your...
Congratulations to Liz Wuertz on her 2-year anniversary at Advantage Administrators! We are glad to have you as part of our team!
Open enrollment starts in just 16 days- do you know your benefits? Visit http://bit.ly/2xaZ6YW for explanations of FSA, HSA, HRA, and more. Still have questions? Contact your Advantage Administrators representative today!
Guten tag! Here are a few of our favorite photos from Oktoberfest a couple weeks ago.
Advantage Administrator’s mobile app is an easy, convenient way to manage your insurance benefits. This video gives an overview of how to use the app and the various tasks you...
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