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Tips for the Early Plan Year

Benefit Resource Inc.

From flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to health savings accounts (HSAs) and commuter benefits, these options offer significant advantages if managed wisely. Know Your Pre-Tax Benefit Options Flexible spending accounts (FSAs): An FSA allows you to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare expenses.

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New hire training checklist — set employees up for success

Business Management Daily

Providing benefit enrollment information and forms Again, break this down further by type, such as: Medical Dental Vision Retirement Life insurance Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Giving links to videos or tutorials on company history and mission. Securing uniforms, badges, tech equipment, and other necessary supplies.

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Employer Reporting on Prescription Drug Pricing Due By 12/27

Griffin Benefits

stand-alone vision or dental, among others) that are generally exempt from Affordable Care Act requirements are also exempt from this reporting. Additionally, account-based plans, like health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) and health care flexible spending accounts (FSAs), are not required to report.

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Finding the sweet spot for your FSA election

Benefit Resource Inc.

If you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), you know that every year during Open Enrollment (OE), you choose how much to put aside in the account, otherwise known as your election. It should help cover your expenses after insurance across medical, vision and dental. Annual vision costs after insurance.

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Benefit Resource Announces Acquisition of 121 Benefits  

Benefit Resource Inc.

As BRI looked to strengthen its geographic presence in the Midwest, 121 Benefits present ed a unique fit with its a strong commitment to its clients through personalized and dedicated service , similar to BRI ’s approach.

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Eenie meenie miney mo – Which account should I choose?

Benefit Resource Inc.

As kids, there were fun games that helped us make choices… In benefits, we are often presented with a 50 page document and told “Here you go. ” Too bad making your pre-tax benefit account decisions is not as easy as pointing and saying “Eenie meenie miney mo – Which account should I choose? Medical FSA.

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Don’t enroll in COBRA until you understand these 5 questions

Benefit Resource Inc.

In this case, COBRA can be the path of least resistance and presents an easy gap coverage option. In this scenario, you may want to spend the extra time to research alternative coverage options through an exchange or directly through an insurance carrier. COBRA coverage is available for more than just medical insurance.