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What is an HRA? Four Benefits for Your Organization

Customer Service, Health Reimbursement Arrangements, P&A Group

A Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) is an employer funded benefit that is used to reimburse employees for medical expenses as defined in IRS Code 213(d). Two smiling women wearing glasses are sitting at a conference room table reading an HRA proposal.   A Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) or Section 105(h) plan is an employer-funded benefit…

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HSA Limits for 2018 Announced; Possible Changes Proposed

Health Savings Account, HSA

Last week the HSA limits for 2018 were released by the IRS.  Below is a summary of the increases for 2018 HSAs, along with proposed changes that could impact account holders.   2018 HSA Annual Contribution Single:  $2,450 Family:  $6,900   2018 HSA Minimum Deductible Single:  $1,350 Family:  $2,700   2018 HSA Maximum Out-of-Pocket Expenses…

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Commuting Made Easy with P&A

Commuter Benefits

Do the majority of your employees have monthly out-of-pocket parking and transit expenses to get to and from work? P&A offers a commuter plan that allows your employees to set aside pre-tax dollars to use for these expenses.     Do the majority of your employees have monthly out-of-pocket parking and transit expenses to get…

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Flexible & Friendly, Expert & Empathetic – P&A Group’s Fresh Perspective on Employee Benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Reimbursement Arrangements, P&A Group

You’ve received the glossy brochures.  You’ve heard the sales pitch, you’ve shook hands, and you’ve received promises of lower costs, increased efficiency and less “headaches.”  Naturally, you decide to give a new vendor a chance – why not – and you sign up for a new service.  It’s too good an opportunity to miss.  Or,…

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Focus On Communication Practices for 2017’s National Employee Benefits Day

P&A Group

April 3 is recognized as National Employee Benefits Day (NEBD) by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans, a nonprofit organization which provides research and education to the benefits community. This year, NEBD emphasizes communication and examines how important benefit choices and changes are provided to employees. We are sharing some communication tips and practices…

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Is the March Deadline Approaching for your 2016 Flexible Spending Account?

Flexible Spending Accounts, P&A Group

How to Use Your 2016 Funds Before March 15!  If your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) plan is on a calendar plan year (January 1 – December 31) and your plan offers the grace period, you have until March 15, 2017 to spend any unused money currently available in your 2016 Health FSA.  After March 15,…

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