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HSA Expansion Opens the Door to Millions

HSA Expansion Opens the Door for Millions

The Health Savings Account (HSA) landscape is about to experience its most significant expansion in decades. H.R. 1 (119th Congress), Pub. Law 119‑21 (also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)), signed into law on July 4, 2025, automatically treats all Bronze and Catastrophic level health plans available on ACA exchanges as HSA-qualified high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) for plan years beginning after December 31, 2025. It is important to note that the provision only applies to

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DCAP Update: Dependent Care FSAs Get Long-Overdue Boost

Dependent Care FSA limit increase; man playing with young daughter on a swingset

On July 4, 2025, working families received a big win for out-of-pocket child and dependent care costs. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act of 2025 permanently increased the Dependent Care FSA annual limit from $5,000 to $7,500 for plan years starting after 12/31/2025 – a 50% boost that employee benefits professionals have been championing for years. This is the first significant enhancement to these accounts since their inception in 1986, marking a historic shift that

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DANDA Awards Winner

The DANDA Awards highlight the significance of design and aesthetics in healthcare. The semi-annual competition honors outstanding contributions in digital, physical, and print-based materials produced for the healthcare industry. 2025 (Season 3) DataPath was recognized for the 2025 Danda Awards as a Season 3 Winner in multiple categories. The Adventures of Captain Contributor earned Gold recognition in the Website category for CaptainContributor.com and earned Platinum for the Comic Strip category for the FSA Volume 2

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Why TPAs and PEOs Are Choosing DataPath

Third-party administrators (TPAs) and professional employer organizations (PEOs) are under increasing pressure to provide greater value to their employer groups by assisting companies in attracting and retaining top talent, addressing the needs of a multi-generational workforce, and connecting healthcare with financial wellness. To meet this demand, TPAs and PEOs must find ways to improve their business operations with seamless, efficient benefits administration while controlling costs and maintaining compliance. The challenge isn’t just managing the complexity

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Building Customer Loyalty and Retention with Financial Wellness

Traditional banking services alone are no longer sufficient to maintain customer loyalty. Today’s banking customers demand more than transactions and simple accounts; they want financial guidance and tools that can help them thrive. As consumers become increasingly conscious of their overall financial health and seek more support from their financial institutions, banks and credit unions must evolve beyond basic transactional relationships to become true partners in their customers’ financial journey. Financial wellness initiatives that incorporate

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Communicator Awards Winner

Founded nearly three decades ago, the Communicator Awards honor creative excellence for marketing and communications professionals. The competition receives over 3,000 entries annually from agencies, production firms, creative and communications professionals, graphic designers, and design/public relations firms. DataPath is honored to be a seven-time Communicator Awards winner. 2025 DataPath earned three honors in the 2025 Communicator Awards competition, including two Excellence awards. The Excellence awards were given to two DataPath’s white papers titled, “The Great

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NYX Awards Winner

The NYX Awards is a prestigious international competition that recognizes and celebrates excellence in the creative and marketing industries. Award categories include Advertising & Design, Strategic Communications, Marketing Campaigns, and Digital Media. Founded in 2018, the NYX Awards has received thousands of entries from more than 60 different countries. DataPath is honored to be a winner of multiple NYX Awards. Other notable honorees include well-known brands such as Embraer Commercial Aviation, State Farm, Burger King,

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Mental Health Stipends Gaining Popularity – How TPAs and PEOs Can Support Employer Groups

Employers are increasingly acknowledging the vital role of supporting employee mental health. One notable trend is a dramatic increase in the availability of employer-sponsored mental health stipends, marking a fundamental shift in how organizations approach workplace wellness. Professional benefit administrators, such as TPAs and PEOs, are well-positioned to support these mental health initiatives with selected CDH and well-being accounts. Learn more about mental health support and what roles workplace benefits accounts can play. The Growth

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Hermes Creative Awards Winner

The Hermes Creative Awards is an international marketing competition judged annually by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals. The competition, which started in 1994, has received over 200,000 entries from over 100 different countries, ranging from individual marketing communicators to Fortune 500 companies. DataPath is honored to be a multi-year winner of the Hermes Creative Awards. Other recent winners include AT&T, Accenture, Amazon Business, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Caterpillar Inc., Cisco Systems, Cleveland Clinic,

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Top Compliance Pitfalls for TPAs — And How to Avoid Them

As a third-party benefits administrator, you serve as the compliance backbone for client plans. Navigating ever-changing regulations, managing COBRA efficiently, safeguarding sensitive information, and administering benefit funds requires vigilance and expertise. A single oversight can result in substantial penalties and damage to your reputation. Here are some of the most common compliance challenges facing TPAs today, with actionable strategies to protect your business and better serve your clients. Changing Regulatory Requirements Managing employer benefit plans

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