Blogs: Benefits Q&A

Understand IRS rules on reimbursing medical expenses, tax dependency, and avoiding duplicate claims when both a parent and adult child have separate FSA funds.

What happens when a former employee misses their COBRA continuation deadline? Gain actionable steps to handle the situation and ensure compliance with ease.

Wondering if benefit elections can be adjusted outside open enrollment after a new baby? Learn what changes align with cafeteria plan rules and HIPAA special provisions.

Understand the rules around dropping a former employer's COBRA coverage and enrolling in a new employer's health plan.

What should employees do with their unspent FSA balances? From grace periods to IRS regulations, Julie Athey discusses options for handling leftover funds and staying compliant.

When a new employee has an injury before they're eligible for benefits and is not meeting hourly requirements, can you add them to your health plan?

Understand different ways health savings accounts are inheritable after the passing of the account holder.

Learn if you can add family members to a former employee's COBRA coverage, even if they were not originally covered.

Confused about terminating employee benefits during extended leave? Understand how to best protect your company and employees' interests.

How do COBRA rules and retirement affect a spouse's health coverage? Learn how to extend coverage for your employee's spouse when they retire at age 65.

Handling medical benefits for employees on military leave can be confusing. Julie Athey discusses obligations under the USERRA and steps to take.

Understand regulations surrounding terminating COBRA coverage early due to potential fraudulent activities.