As you know, beginning with the 2012 W-2 forms, Employers who issue 250 or more W-2 forms will need to report both the employee AND employer cost of employer-sponsored group health benefits on the 2012 W-2 forms. This will be an informational item to be included on the W-2 and does not change the tax-status of the health benefits.<< MORE >>

Like the catchphrase of the late comic Rodney Dangerfield, the Initial COBRA Notice “just don’t get no respect.” The Initial Notice is just as important as the Qualifying Event Notice but it is not as well known, it is often misunderstood and it is frequently overlooked. Basically, it doesn’t seem to inspire the same level of concern – or respect – shown the Qualifying Event Notice. But it should. << MORE >>

We've expanded our fax claim service options to include a toll-free number with a 99.9% "never busy" rate to better serve our clients within the United States. The new fax number is 1 888 207 2310 (Note: This is an 888 number, not 800, and you must dial 1 first.) << MORE >>

The IRS has announced a change in the mileage rates for the 2nd half of 2011. Medical Mileage Reimbursement Rate increasing from $.19/mile (1/2011 to 6/2011) to $.235/mile (7/2011 to 12/2011). << MORE >>

Effective immediately and for all open plan years, today the IRS announced that "breast pumps and supplies that assist lactation" are considered eligible medical expenses. << MORE >>

This is an update to our standard claims procedures and an introduction to the options for recurring Dependent “Day Care” claims. << MORE >>

It is the responsibility of the employee/participant to verify the benefits eligibility period and claims filing deadline if they terminate employment and/or participation during the year. << MORE >>

If we receive an email with a claim and/or claims documentation, the sender will get a message back from us advising that we don’t accept claims by email and redirecting the individual to our Secure Claims Portal . << MORE >>

The following is the FlexToday Holiday Schedule ...<< MORE >>

On Friday, December 17, 2010, President Obama signed the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010. One of the provisions included in this bill was the extension of Commuter Choice Mass-Transit benefit contribution/expense limit for 2011 at $230 per month.<< MORE >>