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Employee Benefit Extensions for the COVID-19 Pandemic–COBRA, FSA, HRA, and more

Understand the 8 employee benefit extensions designed to help employees and COBRA beneficiaries during the COVID-19 pandemic (Download the Ultimate Guide to Managing Benefits During COVID-19) On April 29, 2020, the Department of Labor, Revenue, and Treasury (the “Departments”) issued benefit extensions for certain group health plans, disability and other welfare plans, and pension plans…

Furlough vs layoff and the impact on benefits

Furlough vs layoff: three things employers need to know as coronavirus prompts unprecedented leave of absence (Download the Ultimate Guide to Managing Benefits During COVID-19) Furlough vs layoff? A question being asked by employers across America as the COVID-19 pandemic freezes business operations. Many businesses are being forced into difficult workforce decisions in order to financially…

Simple actions employees can take with their benefits during the covid-19 pandemic

**UPDATED 4/6/2020** Stay healthy and maximize your benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic (Download the Ultimate Guide to Managing Benefits During COVID-19) We hope everyone across our customer and partner community are safe and well as the rapidly-changing situation with COVID-19 continues to unfold across the country. Independent of our own actions to protect the health…

Most common questions from employers about managing benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic

FAQs about managing benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic **UPDATED ON 9/17/2020 w/ updated carryover information** (Download the Ultimate Guide to Managing Benefits During COVID-19) As our situation changes daily, Navia is committed to bringing you the latest information about managing your benefits during the COVID-19 crisis. We will be updating this post often as we get…

Impact of the CARES Act on FSAs, HSAs, HRAs, and Related Services

Answers to frequently asked CARES Act Questions On March 27, 2020, the federal government passed and signed into law the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act, that includes a wide-ranging set of emergency funds and relief provisions for businesses and individuals experiencing hardships as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.   Several…

FlexBank and Navia Benefit Solutions Announce Company Merger

Companies combine common strengths in consumer-directed benefit offerings Dayton, OH — February 18th, 2020 — FlexBank Administrators, a trusted and tenured provider of pre-tax benefits, COBRA administration, and compliance solutions, announces its partnership with Navia Benefit Solutions, a nationwide consumer-directed benefits provider of health, life, and compliance solutions. Both companies will leverage FlexBank’s expertise and…

Administrative Solutions, Inc. (ASi) Announces Partnership with Navia Benefit Solutions

Merger extends Navia’s product offerings and advances ASi’s service and operations FRESNO, California — October 24, 2019 — Administrative Solutions, Inc. (ASi), a highly regarded provider of Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRA) and other benefits and administration services, announced its partnership with Navia Benefit Solutions, a nationwide consumer-directed benefits provider. The partnership diversifies Navia’s product offerings…

ICHRA and EBHRA: Understand the fundamentals

Two new HRA plan types are available: Individual Coverage HRA (ICHRA) and Excepted Benefit HRA (EBHRA).     On June 13, 2019, the Treasury, Department of Licensing (DOL), and Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released final HRA plan regulations (ICHRA and EBHRA) that are effective for plan years beginning on or after January…

The Taben Group announces partnership with Navia Benefit Solutions

Merger combines strong service cultures, extends Navia’s technology leadership OVERLAND PARK, Kansas — April 11, 2019 — The Taben Group, a national leader and trusted provider of COBRA, direct billing, and benefit administration, announced its partnership with Navia Benefit Solutions, a nationwide consumer-directed benefits provider. The partnership couples the Taben Group’s extensive COBRA and direct…

Navia Benefit Solutions acquires Arcadia Benefits Group

Combining strong service cultures and extending Navia’s intuitive technology RENTON, Washington — October 1, 2018 — Navia Benefit Solutions, a national leader and trusted provider of consumer-focused benefit programs, announced its partnership with Arcadia Benefits Group, a regional leading service provider in Kalamazoo, Michigan. This partnership extends Navia’s customer reach in the Midwest and leverages…