
How to get out of your employer's group health plan mid-year
About 154 million Americans have an employer-sponsored group health plan1. While group health insurance is popular, you may choose not to enroll for many reason …

IRS decreases employer mandate penalties for 2025
For the first time, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is reducing penalties for employers who don’t meet the federal government's requirements for health insur …

2025 HSA contribution limits
Healthcare is expensive. But, many Americans don't have emergency savings for unexpected medical bills. According to a Bankrate report1, 27% of adults have no e …

Does the ICHRA satisfy the employer mandate?
If the federal government considers your organization an applicable large employer (ALE), you’re subject to specific Affordable Care Act (ACA) rules. Navigating …

How do taxes work for remote workers?
Remote work has been around for a long time. But the COVID-19 pandemic and new technology have made it much more common. According to WFH Research1, in August 2 …

Are gift cards taxable employee benefits?
As an employer, showing your employees appreciation for their hard work is crucial. After all, improving your employees’ experience and job satisfaction helps r …

What is a section 125 plan?
If you’re an employer in the process of building a total compensation package, you may have run across benefits that are considered Section 125 plans. A Section …

What is an EEO-1 report?
As your company grows, you may have more reporting requirements from the U.S. government. Depending on the number of employees you have, one of these requiremen …

Does an HRA roll over?
Health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) are flexible and personalized health benefits that employers offer their employees to cover the cost of health insuranc …