Employee expectations continue to evolve, and in 2026, benefits are about much more than traditional health coverage. Today’s workforce is looking for personalized experiences, intuitive technology and benefits that support every aspect of their lives. For employers, staying competitive means adapting benefit strategies to meet these changing needs. Here are 10 key employee benefits trends...
Key takeaways – 2025 HSA contribution limits The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced updated Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution limits and High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) requirements for 2027. These annual adjustments allow individuals and families to set aside additional tax-advantaged dollars for qualified healthcare expenses. 2026 & 2027 HSA Contribution Limits Coverage Type 2026...
Medical cost trends have risen by 10% since 2022. But the cost trend for Rx is over 17% for the same period. Much of this increase in Rx is due to exploding sales for GLP-1s (such as Ozempic, Wegovy, Zepbound and Rubelsus) for use as weight loss drugs, driving costs to unsustainable levels for both...
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. We answer a few common dental-related questions as it relates to your HSA or medical FSA. Can...
Did you recently elect to participate in a medical flexible spending account (FSA)? If you’re a first-time medical FSA participant, you may not be familiar with FSA definitions and rules. We’ve provided a list of the top things a first-time medical FSA participant should be aware of to take full advantage of their FSA. ...
The season for filing taxes is upon us once again. We’re getting closer to the deadline for filing for 2025. We wanted to share a few tips and reminders about the health savings account (HSA) information you’ll need for your tax return. These will help you get organized and prepared for easy and successful filing....
According to a 2021 survey conducted by the ASPCA, one in five American households adopted a cat or a dog. With many employees having returned to the workplace after working...
Open enrollment comes around once a year. Communication about benefits often comes shortly before the enrollment period begins. Why not keep the dialog going year-round? Sharing tips and tricks on...
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.
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