Most people wouldn’t think of buying an expensive item, such as a car or house, without performing extensive research and price comparisons. Yet, when it comes to healthcare services – a major expense for many – comparison shopping has historically been non-existent. This is due, in part, to a lack of transparency in healthcare. If … More >>
DataPath Earns National Recognition for Employee Engagement Website for Healthcare Benefits LITTLE ROCK, ARK. (November 29, 2018) – DataPath, Inc., a leading provider of technology solutions for tax-advantaged benefits administration, was recently awarded a 2018 MarCom Gold Award. The award was issued for CaptainContributor.com, DataPath’s employee engagement and education program website, in the category of … More >>
For individuals and businesses who are in the midst of enrollment season, the IRS has just announced an increase for 2019 FSA contribution limits. The announcement (Revenue Procedure 2018-57), released November 15, 2018, also includes increases for transportation and parking benefits. Generally the IRS announces Flexible Spending Account (FSA) annual limits in October. 2019 FSA … More >>
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. See below for an open enrollment checklist (click image to view .pdf): Open Enrollment Checklist – Facts, Figures & Tips for a Successful Enrollment Process More … More >>
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 >>
The Trump administration recently released a proposed rule that, if finalized, would expand access to Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs). The proposed rule, issued by the Departments of Health and Human Services (HHS), Labor (DOL), and Treasury, would lift restrictions on the use of employer-sponsored benefit accounts to purchase health insurance on the individual marketplace. The … More >>
DataPath Adds Podcast Series to Award-Winning Benefits Education Program LITTLE ROCK, ARK. (October 25, 2018) – DataPath, Inc., a leading provider of cloud-based solutions for benefits administration, announced today that is has released a podcast series for its award-winning employee education and engagement program, The Adventures of Captain Contributor. The three-part podcast series is timed … 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 >>
Employee benefits strategies are rapidly changing in response to the constantly evolving work environment. Increasingly, employers are taking a closer look at their benefit plans to see if they still align with the demands of today’s workforce. Historically, employee benefits strategies have focused mainly on traditional healthcare and retirement offerings. But todays employees – especially … More >>
Increasing Enrollment Starts with Employee Engagement October 1, 2018 By Bo Armstrong Originally Posted on BenefitsPRO.com Low employee engagement in benefits programs is a common problem, one that continues to grow as health care benefits become more complicated and costs continue to rise. In fact, many large employers report year-long engagement rates among employees and … More >>
DataPath, Inc. Publishes New Materials for Award-Winning Benefits Education and Engagement Program Little Rock, Ark. (September 25, 2018) – DataPath, Inc., a leading provider of cloud-based benefits administration solutions, recently released new materials for its award-winning employee education and engagement program, The Adventures of Captain Contributor. The new materials include second edition comic books, videos, … More >>
Recently, the U.S. House of Representatives passed two new bills that could have a significant impact on who qualifies for HSAs and how they are used. Both bills – H.R. 6199 and H.R. 6311 – were backed by the Republican Party, and both received crossover support from Democrats, allowing them to pass by significant majorities. … 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 >>
A Section 125 Cafeteria Plan is an employer-sponsored benefits plan that lets employees pay for certain qualified medical expenses – such as health insurance premiums – on a pre-tax basis. It’s called a “cafeteria plan” because, like walking through a cafeteria and selecting various dishes to eat, employees can choose the types of healthcare options … 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 >>
