Individual coverage HRA (ICHRA) employee classes
Individual coverage HRA (ICHRA) employee classes

Individual coverage HRA (ICHRA) employee classes

One of the most exciting things that sets the individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement (ICHRA) apart from other HRAs is the flexibility to designate …

August 1, 2024 at 8:05 AM 8 min read
Business owner eligibility under an ICHRA [infographic]
Business owner eligibility under an ICHRA [infographic]

Business owner eligibility under an ICHRA [infographic]

Health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) are popular and cost-effective alternatives to traditional group health insurance plans. Entering its fifth year as a t …

July 18, 2024 at 7:05 AM 6 min read
ICHRA rules you need to know
ICHRA rules you need to know

ICHRA rules you need to know

With the rising cost of traditional group health plans, many employers are looking for alternatives that meet their employees' diverse needs. Thankfully, health …

June 13, 2024 at 7:30 AM 11 min read
How HRAs affect premium tax credit eligibility
How HRAs affect premium tax credit eligibility

How HRAs affect premium tax credit eligibility

With a stand-alone health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), employers can reimburse employees tax-free for their healthcare costs. Unlike traditional group healt …

May 13, 2024 at 10:00 AM 6 min read
What are the ACA safe harbors for ALEs?
What are the ACA safe harbors for ALEs?

What are the ACA safe harbors for ALEs?

The Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) employer mandate requires applicable large employers (ALEs)—organizations with 50 or more full-time equivalent employees (FTEs)— …

May 6, 2024 at 10:00 AM 6 min read
What are the ICHRA plan document requirements?
What are the ICHRA plan document requirements?

What are the ICHRA plan document requirements?

The individual coverage health reimbursement arrangement (ICHRA) allows employers to provide a health benefit in which they can reimburse their employees, tax-f …

April 4, 2024 at 6:30 AM 8 min read
Myths about health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs)
Myths about health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs)

Myths about health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs)

If you’re an employer offering a health benefit for the first time, you may be deciding between traditional group health insurance and a healthcare reimbursemen …

March 29, 2024 at 10:00 AM 8 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
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Fully-insured vs. self-insured health plans

Fully-insured vs. self-insured health plans

As medical costs continue to rise, some employers are searching for ways to control expenses without negatively impacting health coverage for employees. That’s …

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