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What is a section 125 plan?

PeopleKeep

Although benefits costs are impacted by factors like healthcare costs, which are continually rising , a section 125 plan, or cafeteria plan, allows you to boost your employee benefits while staying in-budget with its significant tax savings. Many employers find it challenging to provide a budget-friendly and attractive benefits package.

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5 ways to alleviate your employees' hesitations with choosing in an FSA

WEX Inc.

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are a powerful tool for individuals and employers to save money on healthcare and dependent care expenses. Some individuals may be wary of reducing their take-home pay, especially if they are already on a tight budget. So why are many employees reluctant to participate in FSAs?

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Bupa Global and UK introduces health benefits for 15,000 frontline staff

Employee Benefits

It is available from day one of employment for permanent staff and is cost-free due to the tax benefit being paid on their behalf, so as to not impact their take-home pay. The MyHealthcare benefits package was launched as part of the health insurance provider’s global ambition to enhance health benefits for all of its employees.

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What does it mean to be an employer of choice in today’s labour market?

Employee Benefits

“Benefits that can greatly reduce financial burdens and improve financial wellbeing, such as cashback schemes and greater access to financial resources to help budget, can be helpful to stretch take-home pay as much as possible,” she says.

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Increase Your Financial Well-Being Through Medical Savings

Benefit Resource Inc.

The cost of healthcare can be daunting, especially for those who do not have adequate insurance coverage or savings to cover medical expenses. FSAs, on the other hand, allow for pre-tax contributions, reducing your taxable income and increasing take-home pay. What is an HSA?

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Having a Baby? Use Your Pre-Tax Funds to Save

Benefit Resource Inc.

Since we had contributed pre-tax to our HSA before birth our take home pay was lower. If after reviewing your plan you come to find your current plan doesn’t suit your new goals and needs, you can switch up your healthcare plan. That made us better prepared for the income loss.

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What can benefits technology tell an employer about its workforce?

Employee Benefits

Employees who get into financial distress are likely to opt out from benefits, even important ones like pensions or healthcare, to boost their take home pay,” he explains. The current cost-of-living crisis is a good example of this, says Chris Priebe, chief executive officer (CEO) and founder of Zelt.