Blog Archives

  • Ask the Experts: Using Dependent Care FSA for Preschool

    Posted on August 22, 2019

    In the latest “Ask the Experts” article, readers ask “Can an employee pay the cost of preschool with a dependent care flexible spending account (FSA)?” Find out the answer by clicking here.

  • EEO-1 Pay Data Due by September 30

    Posted on July 29, 2019

    By September 30, 2019, employers are required to submit Component 2 of the EEO-1 form. Read this article to learn more.

  • ACA Play or Pay: Affordability Percentage for 2020

    Posted on July 29, 2019

    The IRS announced the affordability percentage under the Affordable Care Act’s play or pay rules will decrease to 9.78 percent for 2020 plan years. Read more here.

  • Ask the Experts: Executive-Only Medical Plans

    Posted on July 29, 2019

    In the latest “Ask the Experts” article, we learn about how COBRA is applied to executive-only medical plans.

  • 6 Questions on Dependent Care Spending Accounts

    Posted on June 13, 2019

    SUMMER IS FINALLY HERE! Discover the answers to the top summertime questions about DCSAs and reimbursable expenses in this article.

  • Health Plan PCORI Fees Are Due July 31

    Posted on June 13, 2019

    Patient-Centered Research Outcomes Institute (PCORI) fees are due on July 31, 2019. Read this informative article to find answers to the most asked questions regarding PCORI fees.

  • Tips for Preparing Form 5500

    Posted on June 13, 2019

    Your employee benefits plan’s 2018 Form 5500 is due July 31, 2019. Read this article for answers to the most frequently asked questions regarding this form.

  • May is Mental Health Awareness Month

    Posted on May 22, 2019

    “A major deterrent to mental health treatment is a lack of understanding and support from employers.” Check out these resources for creating a mentally healthy workplace.

  • Ask the Experts: Uncashed Claim Checks

    Posted on May 22, 2019

    Do you know what to do with claim checks that have been uncashed by the payee? We have your answer in our latest “Ask the Experts” article. Read to find out more!

  • Federal Employment Law Update

    Posted on May 22, 2019

    Stay up-to-date on the latest changes to the federal employment law by reading this short piece. It details the numerous changes to the EEO-1 for data collection and reporting components.