7 group coverage HRA rules to know
7 group coverage HRA rules to know

7 group coverage HRA rules to know

Health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) have become an increasingly popular healthcare benefit option for employers. While many employers offer an HRA instead …

February 21, 2024 at 6:00 AM 6 min read
Important deadlines for health reimbursement arrangements
Important deadlines for health reimbursement arrangements

Important deadlines for health reimbursement arrangements

If you’re an employer who has recently set up a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), you may have questions about required timeframes and deadlines for reimb …

February 16, 2024 at 9:30 AM 8 min read
What is a consumer driven health plan (CDHP)?
What is a consumer driven health plan (CDHP)?

What is a consumer driven health plan (CDHP)?

An employer’s health insurance benefits are a serious consideration for job seekers. But, offering traditional group insurance can be expensive and tricky. As g …

February 12, 2024 at 9:30 AM 6 min read
Section 125 premium-only plan rules & regulations
Section 125 premium-only plan rules & regulations

Section 125 premium-only plan rules & regulations

Employers can have difficulty enticing and retaining talented workers in today’s tight labor market. One way to make your business more attractive is by offerin …

February 9, 2024 at 10:30 AM 9 min read
Substantiation requirements for employee health benefits
Substantiation requirements for employee health benefits

Substantiation requirements for employee health benefits

Employee health benefits are an essential component of any comprehensive compensation package. However, employers must ensure that the benefits they offer compl …

February 7, 2024 at 7:44 AM 5 min read
What are the ACA essential health benefits?
What are the ACA essential health benefits?

What are the ACA essential health benefits?

Before the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2014, health plans typically had various exemptions for essential services, including maternity ca …

February 1, 2024 at 7:55 AM 5 min read
Best states for an HRA
Best states for an HRA

Best states for an HRA

Health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) have become increasingly popular among business owners as a cost-effective alternative to traditional group health insu …

January 31, 2024 at 8:49 AM 9 min read
Pros and cons of stand-alone HRAs
Pros and cons of stand-alone HRAs

Pros and cons of stand-alone HRAs

Designing an affordable and attractive benefits package is challenging for many employers. But, rising healthcare costs and participation requirements can make …

January 29, 2024 at 8:00 AM 9 min read
What is a medical expense reimbursement plan (MERP)?
What is a MERP?

What is a medical expense reimbursement plan (MERP)?

Several new health benefits plans have become available to employers in recent years that allow organizations to offer healthcare to their employees without pur …

January 24, 2024 at 10:15 AM 5 min read

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