Category: Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts, P&A Group, Pre-Tax Commuter Plans

Building a Successful Virtual Open Enrollment Campaign

P&A Group

If you’re re-imagining the Open Enrollment experience this year, you’re not alone.  Many employers are transitioning to a completely virtual Open Enrollment for 2020, using creativity and relying on fresh digital strategies to augment their Open Enrollment.  P&A Group can help create and deliver an Open Enrollment campaign that keeps your employees informed and engaged. … Continue reading Building a Successful Virtual Open Enrollment Campaign

Employee Benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts

Use Your Health FSA to Get Back-to-School Ready

P&A Group

School is just around the corner.  Whether students will be back in the classroom or will continue virtual learning, preparations for the start of the new academic year are underway for many families.  As you stock up on back-to-school essentials, save some money by using your Health Flexible Spending Account (FSA) on eligible expenses.  Consider… Continue reading Use Your Health FSA to Get Back-to-School Ready

Employee Benefits, P&A Group

COBRA Extensions in the Time of COVID-19: Three Key Deadlines

P&A Group

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, more and more Americans are going on COBRA for their group health plans. With over 5 million Americans who lost insurance coverage this spring, that number isn't expected to go down anytime soon. In fact, studies are projecting that number to reach 10 million by December. Under Notice 2020-01, the… Continue reading COBRA Extensions in the Time of COVID-19: Three Key Deadlines

Employee Benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts

Changing Your FSA Election During the Coronavirus Crisis

P&A Group

Some FSA participants may be allowed to change their FSA election(s) during the coronavirus pandemic. Recently, there have been many changes happening in the benefits industry to help provide relief for Americans impacted by COVID-19. Under IRS Notice 2020-29, employers can allow for mid-year changes to 2020 Health FSAs and Dependent Care FSAs. If your… Continue reading Changing Your FSA Election During the Coronavirus Crisis

Employee Benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts, P&A Group

P&A Group’s SmartFlex Program: How to Increase FSA Participation

P&A Group

P&A Group's SmartFlex e-mail program keep your workforce connected during Open Enrollment. Many employers and employees have quickly adapted to working from home during the coronavirus pandemic.  As the country continues to rebuild and operate in a COVID-19 era, many employees are still working remotely. With more employees home, communicating with your workforce is more… Continue reading P&A Group’s SmartFlex Program: How to Increase FSA Participation

Employee Benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Care Reform, Health Reimbursement Arrangements, P&A Group

2020 CARES Act: Employee Benefits Update

P&A Group

President Trump signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act or CARES Act on Friday, March 27. This bill is intended to help Americans by providing some financial relief as we continue to face the coronavirus pandemic. We are especially happy to see these legislative changes provide greater flexibility for account holders.   Employees enrolled… Continue reading 2020 CARES Act: Employee Benefits Update

Employee Benefits, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Reimbursement Arrangements

Coronavirus Testing & Treatment Identified as Preventative Care for HDHPs

P&A Group

Coronavirus testing is considered a preventive service for individuals under high deductible health plans (HDHP)s. On March 11, 2020, the IRS released guidance concerning the widespread COVID-19 coronavirus as it relates to the testing and treatment of individuals enrolled in a high deductible health plan (HDHP). The decision came swiftly due to the public health… Continue reading Coronavirus Testing & Treatment Identified as Preventative Care for HDHPs