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Importance of Employee Benefit Package And Why it Matters

HR Digest

From mandated health insurance plans to free snacks, benefits and perks can play a big role in talent attraction and employee retention. Health insurance Those benefits provide a baseline of employee expectations. Health care flexible spending accounts 3. Flexible scheduling 11. Overtime pay 3.

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Basics of Tax-Efficient Investing

Money Talk

a regular bank or brokerage account) where earnings are taxed in the year they are received, tax-deferred investments (e.g., They include 529 college savings plans, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), tax-deferred annuities, and health savings accounts (HSAs) for people with high-deductible health insurance plans.

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What are The Pre-Payroll activities? A detailed overview

Qandle

This includes employee details such as names, addresses, social security numbers, tax withholding information, bank account details for direct deposit, and any changes in employment status or compensation. Time and Attendance Management: If your organization tracks employee hours worked, you need to gather time and attendance records.

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What are employee wellness initiatives? (Plus, 5 key initiatives for your team)

Best Money Moves

Common incentives for participation include cash bonuses, reducing contributions towards health insurance and providing a flexible spending account. Financial wellness programs Only 42% of employees rate their financial wellness as good or excellent, according to a report by Bank of America.

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What to know about medical reimbursement plans

PeopleKeep

There are a few different types of medical reimbursement plans including: Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs), Healthcare Reimbursement Plans (HRPs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), and Health Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). Medical reimbursement plans can be used alongside a group health insurance plan.

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The benefits of an HSA account

Higginbotham

Unlike Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), which are owned by employers, individuals own HSAs. To contribute to an HSA, you must enroll in a high-deductible health plan. The tax advantages can make health care more affordable. Even when you have health insurance, out-of-pocket expenses can be significant.

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Should I Enroll in a High Deductible Health Plan with an HSA?

Stratus.HR

HSA Bank Fees. Most banks that offer HSAs charge a one-time set-up fee, along with annual bank fees. The good news is there are multiple HSA bank options, meaning you can shop around for the bank with the lowest fees. It’s also possible that your employer has already contracted with a bank to simplify this process.