Captain Contributor Avenges Workers Wronged by Poor Benefits Planning By Caroline Hroncich at Employee Benefit Adviser When disasters come knocking, Superman or Batman can help save the day. But when benefits problems are on the horizon, Captain Contributor is the superhero employees might want to turn to. A former tax accountant turned superhero (his origin … More >>
Benefit Solutions, Inc. (BSI) is a third party administration (TPA) firm that helps employers and brokers develop comprehensive, compliant employee benefit packages. They also provide benefits administration services for Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), and COBRA. Headquartered in Midlothian, Virginia, BSI currently serves more than 500 clients throughout … More >>
DataPath White Paper Analyzes Ways Partner Marketing Programs Can Affect a TPA’s Ability to Control Costs and Successfully Grow Business LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (October 17, 2018) — When third-party administrators (TPAs) evaluate potential benefits administration platforms, one frequently overlooked part of the selection process is the platform provider’s partner marketing program. A new white paper … More >>
DataPath Wins Second NHIA Award for Captain Contributor Employee Education, Engagement Program Little Rock, Ark. (September 11, 2018) – DataPath, Inc., a leading national provider of technology solutions for benefits administration, is the recipient of the 2018 National Health Information Awards’ (NHIA) Bronze Award for its employee education and engagement program, The Adventures of Captain … More >>
As new technologies emerge, TPAs who offer both CDH account and COBRA administration should continually evaluate their day-to-day business operations to reduce costs through greater efficiency. Improvements in technology give rise to numerous opportunities for cost reduction, but they also introduce important questions that must be addressed. For example, is relying on two or more … More >>
Mental health currently represents one of the biggest healthcare challenges in the United States. It is estimated that: One out of every five adults in the U.S. experiences a mental illness at some point in their lives Nearly 10 million adults live with a serious mental illness One-half of all chronic mental illnesses begin by … More >>
Are you an employer or HR? Chances are you have Millennial employees on your staff. The following infographic provides you with valuable information about this demographic, and how you can engage your Millennial employees in health benefits. (Click to enlarge) 8 Ways to Engage Your Millennial Employees in Health Benefits Millennials in the Workplace: 52 … More >>
DataPath Announces Addition of HSA Administration and Investments in Cloud-Based Summit Platform DataPath’s fully-unified Summit platform becomes the industry’s only cloud-based solution to feature FSA, HRA, HSA and COBRA administration capabilities LITTLE ROCK (March 12, 2018) ‒ DataPath, Inc., a leading innovator of employer-sponsored benefits administration solutions, announced today its new Health Savings Account (HSA) … More >>
The formal launch of the “Cadillac tax”, officially known as the Affordable Care Act’s high-cost plan tax (HCPT), has once again been pushed back; this time from 2020 to 2022. In January 2018, Congress voted to delay implementation of the tax as part of a measure to restore funding and end a partial government shutdown. … More >>
If you thought 2017 was an interesting year in the healthcare arena, 2018 promises even more change! The biggest healthcare trends in the industry revolve around attempts to manage rising insurance and medical costs. For example, more small to mid-size employers are exploring self-insurance, where they self-fund their healthcare plans and use group stop-loss insurance … More >>
New white paper analyzes the current state of software technologies and the impact on CDH account and COBRA administration LITTLE ROCK, AR (December 6, 2017) – A new white paper released today by DataPath, entitled “How to Revolutionize CDH Account and COBRA Administration with New, Seamless Technology for TPAs,” evaluates the evolution of computer technology … More >>
Computer technology is continually evolving. The benefits administration platforms of years past are ill-equipped to meet the demands of 21st century users, and benefits administrators are looking for increased efficiency, better data integrity, and greater value from software vendors. As vendors merge and go through multiple acquisitions, they try to meet consumer expectations by integrating … More >>
For TPAs who offer HSA administration services, understanding HDHP enrollment and wellness program participation can be key when talking to clients and prospects. This article outlines the link between HDHP insurance and wellness programs. How High Deductible Health Plans Increase Wellness Program Participation The cost of healthcare premiums continues to go up for both employers … More >>
DataPath Summit Marks Industry First with New Billing Functionality DataPath’s expanded Summit platform becomes the industry’s only cloud-based solution for seamless CDH account and COBRA administration. LITTLE ROCK (November 7, 2017) ‒ DataPath, Inc., a leading innovator in the consumer-directed healthcare industry, announced today new COBRA billing functionality in Summit, the company’s cloud-based benefits administration … More >>
On Tuesday, October 31, 2017, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released official guidance on the usage of Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangements (QSEHRAs) in Notice 2017-67, The guidance comes nearly a year after the passage of the 21st Century Cures Act, which was signed into law by President Obama in December 2016, and contains … More >>
