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Posted February 10th, 2021 in Producers

On Jan. 28th, President Biden issued an executive order creating a special enrollment period (SEP) from Feb. 15 – May 15.

Join Flex University and Bright Health's Illinois Broker Manager, Jaizon Plaga, for a virtual product refresher training to get you ready for this new SEP, including:
 

Posted January 19th, 2021 in Employers, Producers

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 was signed into law on December 27, 2020. As part of the law, a new stimulus package was included that impacts Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care FSAs).

Posted July 18th, 2019 in Producers

Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) have been on a roller coaster the past five years. Some laws and regulations have limited the types of HRAs that an employer can offer whereas other laws and regulations have created new HRA options for employers to offer. Below is a summary of the types of HRAs employers can offer to employees.

As a result of regulations supplementing the Affordable Care Act (ACA), employers were limited to offering 3 types of HRAs.

Posted May 23rd, 2019 in Producers

Offer an Affordable Group Medical Products to an Untapped Market

 

Everyone wants health insurance, but not everyone can afford it or they might not have access to quality coverage. Some employers struggle with the offer requirements related to the Employer Mandate, or they have employees--such as part-time or 1099 workers--who are not eligible for traditional benefits.

Posted March 21st, 2019 in Employers, Producers

That flu shot you're providing to employees. Are you offering it as a benefit to COBRA beneficiaries? Because you should be.

While COBRA is conceptually easy to understand, it is tactically more challenging to administer. Many employers are unaware that certain benefits are subject to COBRA. On the other hand, some employers are offering COBRA in situations which they don't have to because of a misunderstanding of the law.

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Posted February 19th, 2019 in Employers, Producers

Over the years, HSAs have been touted as a way to pay for out-of-pocket medical expenses with tax-free dollars. However, recently HSAs have been making headlines as an alternative to 401(k) plans and other retirement plans.

Posted January 17th, 2019 in Employers, Producers

This does not apply to all employers. Please read full article below for details.

2018 ACA Reporting Deadlines are Approaching

It’s that time of year where applicable large employers (ALEs) and certain other employers need to focus on completing their reporting obligations required under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Here are some helpful tips and reminders.

Posted January 15th, 2019 in Producers

Using a debit card just got a whole lot easier!

Debit cards offer easy access to tax-advantaged benefits and should improve the overall experience of the employee. Yet sometimes, substantiating debit card charges on a Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) can be frustrating and time-consuming. As a benefits administrator for 30 years, Flex has been working hard to solve this problem for participants.
 
Posted April 17th, 2014 in Producers
Congratulations on making it through the craziness of the first individual open enrollment period and small group early renewal process. Some of you may still be finalizing the clean up and reconciliation process for any newly sold business. As you are finishing this task and the weather finally improves it may be tempting to play lots of golf or escape for a long vacation during the Spring/Summer months. This "off-season," however, is the time to remain the most disciplined.
 
Posted January 24th, 2013 in Employers, Producers

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) mandates that all Americans have health insurance or pay a penalty. If you’re an American, just look to the mirror to see who’s going to be affected.

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