BPAS Partner Conference Speaker Q&A: Maryann Geary
Maryann is a Senior Vice President, Plan Administration Services with more than 27 years experience in retirement plan services. Prior to joining BPAS, Maryann was a principal in a regional TPA firm.
May 21, 2014
Maryann is a Senior Vice President, Plan Administration Services with more than 27 years experience in retirement plan services. Prior to joining BPAS, Maryann was a principal in a regional TPA...
Read moreData Accuracy – Best to Get it Right the First Time
How important is it that you share correct data with your record-keeper? Let’s look at an example of what can happen with the plan’s non-discrimination testing first.
May 19, 2014
DATA. Yes, It’s a Four-letter Word. In fact, we hate using it so much that entire departments in companies all over the world went from being called “Data Processing” to “Information...
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BPAS Partner Conference Speaker Q&A- Barry Kublin
Barry Kublin is the President of Benefit Plans Administrative Services, Inc. (BPAS) Since 1996, he has led the Company through several new product initiatives and acquisitions that have resulted in BPAS being recognized as an industry leader in retirement plan solutions for plan sponsors and participants.
May 14, 2014
Barry Kublin is the President of Benefit Plans Administrative Services, Inc. (BPAS) Since 1996, he has led the Company through several new product initiatives and acquisitions that have resulted in BPAS...
Read moreUnderstanding the Difference Between Eligibility and Allocation Conditions
Two provisions that are commonly misunderstood and incorrectly used interchangeably are: Eligibility Requirements and Allocation Conditions.
May 12, 2014
Two provisions that are commonly misunderstood and incorrectly used interchangeably are: Eligibility Requirements and Allocation Conditions.
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BPAS Partner Conference Speaker Q&A- Vince Spina
With our BPAS Partner Conference coming up soon, we thought it would be a good idea to show you a little bit more about our BPAS speakers. This week's interview is with Vince Spina and involvement at the conference.
May 07, 2014
With the BPAS Partner Conference coming up soon, we thought it would be a good idea to show you a little bit more about our BPAS speakers. This week’s interview is...
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Health FSA Plans Grace Period For Calendar Year Has Ended!
For those participating in a calendar year Health Flexible Spending Account plan that adopted the grace period, the deadline for incurring expenses against 2013 account balances expired on 3/15/2014.
Mar 31, 2014
For those participating in a calendar year Health Flexible Spending Account plan that adopted the grace period, the deadline for incurring expenses against 2013 account balances expired on 3/15/2014.
Read moreWhat Is A VEBA And How Can It Help Me?
A VEBA is a tax exempt irrevocable trust arrangement in which funds are deposited by the employer on behalf of the employee.
Mar 24, 2014
A common question we hear when we speaking with clients and their employees is “What is a VEBA?”
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Contribute to Your IRA for 2013, It’s Not Too Late!
As a reminder, taxpayers have until the filing deadline for their 2013 tax return (generally, April 15) to make an IRA contribution for last year
Mar 10, 2014
As a reminder, taxpayers have until the filing deadline for their 2013 tax return (generally, April 15) to make an IRA contribution for last year. An IRA contribution may be a...
Read moreThe New FSA Use or Lose Ruling
The US Treasury Department modified its FSA “use-it-or-lose-it” provision to allow rollover of FSA funds. Learn more how this can benefit your company.
Feb 19, 2014
We are excited to share an announcement from the US Treasury/IRS that will make FSAs more attractive to employees. The “use it or lose it” rule has been a deterrent for...
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