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...
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...
As an employer, you are required by the IRS to complete non-discrimination testing for any benefits plan that allows employees to use pre-tax income in an account, such as a...
This month we celebrated Kala Meihost’s 1-year anniversary at Advantage Administrators! We look forward to many more years of Kala’s great work.
Congratulations to Cathy Pruin on her 4-year anniversary at Advantage Administrators! Cathy is a valued member of our team and we appreciate all of her hard work.
Is it a hassle to try to find out what’s eligible to be purchased with your flex spending account? At the online FSA Store, you can rest assured that everything...
Many employers feel that few of their employees adequately understand their health benefits packages. Advantage Administrators can help prepare your employees for open enrollment by explaining health plans and perks...
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