Summer travel can be a mixed bag of excitement, unexpected delays, and budget worries. With high gasoline prices, canceled flights, and other travel mishaps making headlines, it’s easy for a trip to feel more stressful than relaxing. Whether you’re jetting off for business meetings or a well-deserved vacation, you can
Dental care can be expensive, starting with monthly insurance premiums. Basic coverage often includes annual checkups, cleanings, and x-rays. However, it may not cover costly procedures like fillings, root canals, or orthodontia. This can leave patients paying a significant amount out of pocket, straining their finances. Luckily, if you have
Employees face an increasingly complex array of tax-advantaged healthcare accounts. Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), and Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) each offer unique advantages and, in some cases, can be strategically coordinated to deliver maximum results. Understanding how these accounts interact can significantly enhance tax savings and
Every employer knows it – a good benefits plan can help them compete for top talent. However, research shows that 85% of employees do not understand their benefits. While getting skilled workers in the door is great, many people don’t understand what their benefits are or why they’re important once
Participating in a health FSA or HSA comes with a ton of advantages that can improve your health and financial well-being. In addition to the tax savings, most people know that you can use these accounts for everyday healthcare expenses such as prescription and over-the-counter medications, co-pays and deductibles, and
During enrollment season, people often ask, “Can I have an FSA and HSA at the same time?” Both consumer-directed healthcare benefit accounts are popular, because people want to maximize their tax savings and lower healthcare costs. Let’s take a look at both accounts and see if you can have an
In recent years, there has been a resurgence in mental health awareness, especially after the COVID-19 pandemic. Thankfully, public attitudes and mental health treatments have improved dramatically since the early 20th century, when the National Committee for Mental Hygiene (now known as Mental Health America) was established. However, some battles
The end of the calendar year is a great time to reconsider the state of your employees’ benefits literacy. Most companies have open enrollment season before January 1, allowing employees to select next year’s benefits. As this year’s plan starts ending, employees will look to maximize their unused benefits. As
Finding a balance between work and personal life has become a top priority for most of us. Today’s workers want greater freedom and independence to balance their obligations adequately. Employers are, therefore, compelled to reconsider their leave policies to draw in, keep, and engage top talent. The Changing Work-Life Balance
Little Rock, AR – August 12, 2024 – DataPath Administrative Services, Arkansas’s most experienced third-party employee benefits administrator, has announced a name change to Beneliance, effective immediately. The new branding highlights the firm’s nearly thirty years as a trusted ally in benefits administration for Arkansas businesses. It also reflects the
