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...
How is your HSA versus your 401(k) versus your IRA shaping up for retirement planning? Retirement planning is a lot easier when you imagine what you want it to be...
Many people have heard of COBRA, but what is it? COBRA is a way for an individual to keep their health insurance coverage if they have experienced a job loss...
Open enrollment can be confusing to navigate and hard to comprehend. Understanding what is being offered will help individuals determine what is best for themselves and/or their families. According to...
Recently, President Biden advised Congress of his plans to end the two COVID-19 emergencies as of May 11, 2023. What this means from a COBRA and employee benefits stand point...
For many, winter is a wonderful time of year. For others, it’s a season filled with sinus problems and colds. If winter is a time when you are frequently ill,...
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...
Benefits can be a deciding factor on whether an employee stays within a company or decides to move on. In order to stay competitive, more and more companies are looking...
Just a reminder that Advantage Administrators will be closed Monday, January 2nd for the new year holiday. We will resume normal hours on Tuesday, January 3rd.
This is a friendly reminder that we will be closing for the holidays! The office will be closed Friday, December 23rd and Monday, December 26th. We will reopen on Tuesday,...
Quiet quitting is a term that has been gaining momentum, but what exactly is it? Quiet quitting is when an employee does the bare minimum or only the responsibilities within...
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