Benefits
Navigate the world of benefits, including medical insurance, retirement planning, and paid leave
Should Childcare Stipends Become Part of an Employee Benefits Package?
In an effort to support and retain their working parent employees, many companies are offering childcare subsidies. Are they right for your organization?
How to Choose the Best Vision Insurance for Employee Benefits
Find out why offering vision benefits to your employees could be smart and what to consider when choosing the right plan for your organization.
Is Your Employee Retention Program Working?
Organizations can significantly improve the chances of retaining employees by implementing these strategies to boost job satisfaction.
Latest articles
HR Fast Facts: What Happens to an Employee’s FSA Funds When Their Plan Ends?
What happens to an employee's flexible spending account funds depends on the “end type” of their company’s FSA plan.
HR Fast Facts: What Are Eligible Child & Elderly Care FSA Expenses?
Learn about eligible and ineligible dependent care FSA expenses here.
HR Fast Facts: FAQs About Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Coverage
Both short-term disability (STD) and long-term disability (LTD) have specific nuances that apply to them. See additional details to understand the differences of short-term disability and long-term disability.
HR Fast Facts: What Are Eligible Dependents?
For a dependent to be eligible, they need to be claimed as such by the employee for tax purposes, reside in the U.S., and have a valid Social Security Number or equivalent.
HR Fast Facts: Why Must Employees Provide a Reason for Waiving Medical Coverage?
If an employee needs to waive medical coverage, find out how it can impact your company.
HR Fast Facts: Do Employees Need an SSN to Enroll in Health Insurance Coverage?
Social Security Numbers (SSNs) — or Individual Tax ID Numbers (ITINs) — are required for employees enrolling in group health coverage through their company.
HR Fast Facts: How Long Do New Hires Have to Enroll in Benefits?
Learn more about new hire enrollment periods.
HR Fast Facts: When Can Employees Cancel Their Health Insurance Coverage?
There are valid reasons for employees to cancel their health insurance coverage outside of open enrollment. Find out what they are here.
HR Fast Facts: When Can Employees Enroll in Their Company’s FSA Plan?
If employees want to enroll in a flexible spending account, there are some FSA enrollment rules they need to follow.
HR Fast Facts: What Is a Plan Administrator?
A plan administrator is the person or company an employer chooses to manage its health insurance plan(s). Learn more about them here.
Spotlight
ACA Affordability Percentage and Calculations for 2020
For plan years starting in 2020, the affordability percentage is 9.78%
2021 Healthcare FSA Contribution Limit
The CARES and CAA Acts defined new qualifying events that allow employees to amend their benefits selection and carry over unused 2020 funds into 2021 and 2022.
by
Dan
Marzullo
The Paid Holidays Most Small Businesses Will Give Their Employees in 2020
We've listed the top paid holidays private sector employees give their employees, plus how common it is to offer additional days off
by
Nicole
Roder
How Much Does Small Business Health Insurance Cost?
What does small business health insurance cost employers and employees? Health benefits can be complex, so we'll break it down by recent numbers.
What to Know About Open Enrollment 2021
Open enrollment begins on November 1, 2020 in most states. Have you started preparing?
by
Dan
Marzullo
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