NONDISCRIMINATION TESTING AND NEW DEPENDENT CARE FSA CONTRIBUTION LIMIT Beginning in January 2026, the maximum contribution to a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA) will increase from $5,000 to $7,500 ($3,750 for married employees filing separately). This expanded limit offers employees greater tax savings for child and adult care expenses, but it also raises the … Continued
UNDERSTANDING AND DISTRIBUTING MLR REBATES Insurance carriers must issue Medical Loss Ratio (MLR) rebates by September 30 when too much of the prior year’s premiums went to administrative costs or profit instead of claims and quality improvements. Employers who received MLR rebate checks will need to determine how much—if any—belongs to the plan and its … Continued
Employers will see several changes to their health and welfare benefits due to comprehensive new tax and spending legislation. This includes notable improvements to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Dependent Care Flexible Spending Arrangements (DCFSAs), and employer-provided student loan payments, as well as the introduction of some new fringe benefit choices. These updates introduce significant changes … Continued
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