Infographic: Open Enrollment Checklist
Facts, Figures & Tips for a Successful Enrollment Process.
The following infographic provides an overview of facts, figures and tips for employers to have a successful open enrollment process.
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2023 Marcoms: Platinum and Gold
The 2023 Marcom Awards have honored two recent direct mail campaigns promoting DataPath’s Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) services. “Our BPO services help TPAs get where they want to grow by offering reliable and consistent accuracy, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness,” says DataPath’s Chief Marketing Officer, Bo Armstrong. “Thanks in part to these direct mail campaigns, TPAs are finding out that they can take advantage of our BPO service regardless of which admin platform they use.” A third campaign,
Open Enrollment Tips for TPAs
It’s open enrollment time. That means third-party administrators (TPAs) are working with clients to set up plans for the new year. We’ve compiled some tips and reminders for benefits administrators to help them through this stressful season. Tip #1: Know Your Audience Each employer group will be different, so tailor your presentation accordingly. Occupation, geographic location, and generational cohort may affect employees’ wants and needs. For example, Millennials, Gen Xers, and Baby Boomers may each
8 Employee Questions that Build Effective Benefits
Benefits programs help companies to attract and retain talented employees. They can also improve workforce health and engagement. But with four generations (perhaps even five) in today’s labor force, putting together a well-crafted plan that meets the needs of all employees can seem nearly impossible. Baby Boomers nearing retirement have very different benefit needs than Gen Z, who are just starting their careers. Millennials reaching their prime earning years will have different needs as well. With the rising cost
DataPath CMO Discusses Changing Workforce Dynamics in BenefitsPRO
Employment loyalty has shifted dramatically in recent decades. Employers that evolve in response may be surprised at how well their companies perform – and the TPAs and brokers who help them can find new growth opportunities in the process.
Newer Benefits Options for 2024
Employer benefits have changed over the centuries to meet employees’ changing needs. While group healthcare is still standard, there are newer benefits that TPAs can offer in 2024 that may better serve the needs of both employers and employees. Health Reimbursement Arrangements Group Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) have been around for some time. The IRS first acknowledged them in 2002 to reimburse qualified healthcare costs. HRAs now include three additional types covering qualified insurance premiums and related
HSA Expansion Bills Approved by Ways and Means
Americans would have more opportunities to save for and afford health care costs under legislation approved today by the House Ways and Means Committee. The Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act of 2023 and the HSA Modernization Act of 2023 would make health savings accounts (HSAs) more accessible and useful for patients and families. The legislation is now cleared for consideration by the full House of Representatives. Bipartisan HSA Improvement Act (H.R. 5688) HSA Modernization Act (H.R.
Infographic: HSAs – A Growth Opportunity for TPAs
Since 2004, HSAs have skyrocketed in popularity. They are now the second most popular tax-advantaged account next to Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). As HSA-qualified high deductible health plans continue to grow, third party administrators have plenty of opportunity to jump into the market.
Summit Creative Awards Honors Recent Campaigns
DataPath wins two international creative honors for recent direct mail efforts DataPath has been honored twice in the 2023 Summit Creative Awards competition. With this recognition, our in-house marketing team has received 27 high-profile awards in recent years. The Summit International Awards (SIA) celebrates creative excellence produced by agencies and corporate departments worldwide. Winning Entries SIA recognized DataPath for two separate direct mail campaigns: “Creativity is at the heart of advertising. The Summit Creative Award
TPAs Grow with Cards and Other Payment Solutions
More and more Americans use physical and virtual credit/debit cards and digital payment solutions instead of cash. Employees increasingly demand card-based methods to access their benefit funds, and employers naturally want their workers to be happy with their benefits. Growth-minded TPAs will offer card access as much as possible on current benefit programs and be open to other payment solutions as technology evolves and regulations permit. Why Offer Debit and Credit Cards? American employers can