Save the Difference
Dec 12, 2018
The IRS recently announced the annual cost of living adjustments for 2019. You can now save up to $3,500 as an individual or $7,000 as a family into your HSA and...
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Newly Proposed HRA Regulations for 2020
Dec 10, 2018
If implemented, how will recently proposed regulations for Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) impact the consumer directed healthcare landscape? On October 23, 2018 the Department of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury...
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Investing Basics for VEBA/HRA Balances
When deciding how to invest funds in their account, there are some things that participants might want to consider.
Nov 27, 2018
This post was written by Karni Adamson, Senior Sales Relationship Manager for BPAS VEBA & HRA/HSA Services Considerations for Investing After participants have opened a VEBA/HRA and registered for online access...
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HSA: 2019 Limits And Frequently Asked Questions
Here are the new HSA limits for 2019, along with some frequently asked questions about HSAs.
Oct 09, 2018
This post was written by Hannie Spitzack, HSA Sales Relationship Manager at BPAS. With 2019 fast approaching, now is the time for employers to get in front of their employees to...
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It’s Time to Get Serious About Cash Balance Plans
Find out what a cash balance plan is, how it can help small business employers, and how you can find cash balance plan prospects.
Oct 05, 2018
This post was written by Joe Long, an external wholesaler with BPAS who has over 30 years of experience working with small business defined contribution and defined benefit plans. Small business...
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Two HSA Bills Passed by House
The U.S. House of Representatives recently passed two bills, which aim to enhance and expand the use of HSAs. Read this blog post to find out about these bills.
Oct 02, 2018
This post was written by Hannie Spitzack, HSA Sales Relationship Manager. In an ever-changing landscape of laws and regulations, it is important to stay ahead and be aware of any potential...
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The President’s Executive Order to Secure America’s Retirement
Here’s how President Trump’s recently signed executive order will effect many of the same changes that are contained within the Retirement Enhancement and Savings Act.
Sep 20, 2018
This post was written by Sean Arnold Addressing the Retirement Gap President Trump’s recently signed executive order (see this article) appears to seek to effect many of the same changes that...
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A Quick and Cost-Effective Way to Access Your VEBA/HRA Funds: the Benefit Debit Card for Mail-order Rx Copays
Looking for a quick and cost-effective way to access your VEBA/HRA funds? We’ve got a solution for you.
Sep 11, 2018
This post was written by Karni Adamson, Senior Sales Relationship Manager, for BPAS VEBA & HRA/HSA Services. With healthcare costs on the rise, we’re always looking for ways to save. For...
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Why You Should Choose BPAS as Your ESOP/kSOP Provider
There aren’t many administration firms that really understand ESOPs and kSOPs. But we do. Read this blog post to find out how we can help.
Aug 28, 2018
Do you feel like a fish out of water with your current ESOP/kSOP provider? If you feel like your current ESOP/kSOP provider doesn’t really get you, you’re not alone. Few administration...
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How an HSA Can Help With Retirement Savings
Aug 07, 2018
In 2018 it was estimated that a couple in retirement will have $275,000 in out of pocket medical expenses! Did you know that an HSA can be used as an investment...
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