” An Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Account, or ICHRA, is a special type of HRA that employers can use to help employees obtain health insurance coverage without the need to offer a group health insurance plan. Watch this video to learn more about ICHRAs! Captain Contributor – Benefits Super Hero Captain Contributor Explains ICHRAs Captain Contributor Explains … More >>
” A Lifestyle Spending Account, or LSA, is a great way for employers to support their employees. These accounts can help you improve your overall well being with better health, an easier life, and less stress. Watch this video to learn more about lifestyle spending accounts! Captain Contributor – Benefits Super Hero Captain Contributor Explains ICHRAs Captain … More >>
” Good news! Your FSA or HSA account now has even more spending power! The CARES Act of 2020 expanded the use of Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts accounts to include more eligible healthcare items. Watch this video to learn more about eligible healthcare expenses! Captain Contributor – Benefits Super Hero Captain Contributor Explains ICHRAs … More >>
” Sometimes things happen that can cause you to lose healthcare coverage provided by an employer’s group health plan. Luckily, COBRA is an emergency option that keeps people from losing their health insurance until they can find other coverage. Watch this video to learn more about COBRA Insurance! Captain Contributor – Benefits Super Hero Captain Contributor Explains … More >>
” You probably already know that by using a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) you can get significant tax savings, but did you know that with a health or limited purpose FSA, you do not have to wait for that money to build up before it’s available? Watch this video to learn more about the uniform … More >>
” A Health Savings Plan (HSA) is a great compliment to a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). But HSA funding can be confusing. How do you build up your HSA account balance while using it for healthcare expenses at the same time? Watch this video to learn more about funding your HSA! Captain Contributor – Benefits Super Hero … More >>
” An HRA, or Health Reimbursement Arrangement, is an employer-sponsored benefit account funded ONLY by the employer. It allows employees to pay for qualified healthcare expenses. Learn more! Captain Contributor – Benefits Super Hero Read Comic Book Read Fact Sheet Captain Contributor Explains ICHRAs Captain Contributor Explains Lifestyle Spending Accounts Captain Contributor Explains Eligible Expenses Captain Contributor Explains … More >>
Tax-Free Talk is a three-part enrollment season podcast series featuring Captain Contributor, and hosted by Kathy Claimant. In this series, Captain Contributor addresses concerns about benefits enrollment for administrators, employers, and employees. Featuring the Captain’s unique wit and in-depth knowledge, and packed with action and suspense, this enrollment season podcast is like no other. Enrollment … More >>
Is it a bird? A plane? A flying tax man?!? After a sequence of freakishly unlucky events, a once meek tax man is transformed into a super hero! Captain Contributor’s origin story and his mission to help people save on their taxes is out of this world. And what’s with that form-fitting leotard? Watch this video to discover … More >>
” Flexible Spending Accounts are employer-sponsored accounts that enable you to set aside money from each paycheck, before taxes, to help pay for IRS-approved, out-of-pocket medical expenses for yourself and your dependents. Learn more! Captain Contributor – Benefits Super Hero Read FSA Comic Volume 2 Read FSA Comic Volume 1 Read FSA Fact Sheet Captain Contributor Explains … More >>
” A Health Savings Account is a tax-advantaged benefit account for people enrolled in a high-deductible health plan. You can make pre-tax contributions each payday in order to pay for IRS-approved eligible expenses for yourself and your dependents. Learn more! Captain Contributor – Benefits Super Hero Read HSA Comic Vol 2 Read HSA Comic Vol 1 Read … More >>
” A DCAP, or Dependent Care Assistance Plan, is an employer-sponsored benefit account that helps pay for the care of a qualified dependent. Each pay period, you can make a pre-tax contribution to the account. After paying for care and filing a claim, you receive reimbursement. Learn more! Captain Contributor – Benefits Super Hero Read DCAP Comic … More >>
” Transit accounts (aka Commuter plans) are an employer-sponsored fringe benefit where employees can use set-aside money to help cover the cost of commuter expenses. If you travel to and from work, you could be saving on those travel-related expenses with a Transit plan. Learn more! Captain Contributor – Benefits Super Hero Read Comic Book Read Fact … More >>
” Benefits debit cards can link to any employer benefit account and give you access to your funds in FSAs, HSAs, HRAs, Dependent Care Assistance Plans and Transit Accounts. Captain Contributor – Benefits Super Hero Read Comic Book Read Fact Sheet Captain Contributor Explains ICHRAs Captain Contributor Explains Lifestyle Spending Accounts Captain Contributor Explains Eligible Expenses Captain … More >>
” COBRA allows employees to keep their healthcare coverage under their employer’s group plan after they experience a qualifying event that would result in loss of coverage such as job loss, reduced work hours, divorce, death of a covered employee, and more. Learn more! Captain Contributor – Benefits Super Hero Read Comic Book Read Fact Sheet Captain … More >>
” If your company offers an FSA or HSA, it’s a good idea to sign up for one. They can help you save on taxes while putting aside money for healthcare expenses. But the question always comes up – how much money do I need to set aside? Watch this video to learn more about planning … More >>
” When considering an FSA, HSA, or HRA, you may be wondering – why should I sign up? The answer is simple – saving money! Each account can save you money, but there are differences between them. Watch this video to learn more about tax savings! Captain Contributor – Benefits Super Hero Captain Contributor Explains ICHRAs Captain … More >>
” Did you know there are different types of FSA accounts – health, limited purpose, and dependent care? Each account can save you money, but there are differences between them. Also find out what happens if you have money left in your account at the end of the plan year. Watch this video to learn … More >>
“ When benefits meetings roll around each year, many people don’t fully understand their benefits package, and blindly make important healthcare choices. This year, challenge yourself to do a little preparation so you can make the best possible decisions for you and your family. Watch this video to learn more about enrolling in your benefits. Captain … More >>
” Moving to a high deductible health plan (HDHP) can be scary, especially when looking at the amount of the deductible. The higher the deductible, the lower the monthly premium – that can really save you money in the long run, but what happens when you have healthcare expenses? Watch this video to learn more … More >>
” No matter where you go – doctors’ offices, grocery stores, retail shops, and more – you can use a debit or credit card to pay for goods and services. But did you know you can also use a debit card that’s linked to your healthcare benefits accounts? Watch this video to learn more about … More >>
