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How Americans Really Feel About 401(k) Plans (And What You Might Be Missing)

For millions of Americans, 401(k) plans are synonymous with retirement planning. These employer-sponsored, tax-advantaged accounts are a pillar of long-term financial security. But what do Americans truly think about their 401(k) plans? Are common perceptions rooted in reality, or do…

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Student Loan Repayment: Now’s the Time to Offer Education Benefits

Table of Contents Loan Collections Will Resume How Navia Can Help: A Full-Spectrum Education Benefit Solution Why Offer Student Loan Repayment Now? Employers Can Help Conclusion FAQs Loan Collections Will Resume The U.S. Department of Education announced that its Office…

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Retirement Savings Strategies for Highly Compensated Employees

Much has been written about how Americans save and how about half do not save for retirement; however, highly compensated employees are often overlooked in this discussion because the assumption is that they will be simply fine—thank you very much.…

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Top Workplace Benefit Trends to Watch in 2025

Workplace benefits trends continually transform as organizations strive to meet the evolving needs of their workforce while navigating an increasingly complex business landscape. By embracing trends like Artificial Intelligence (AI), enhanced mental health initiatives, and innovative health and financial benefits,…

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11 key features for a Benefits Administration Solution

Consolidation of benefits under one benefits administration solution is a growing trend Navigating the complex landscape of a benefits administration solution can be daunting for even the most seasoned HR professionals. In an era where employee retention and satisfaction are…

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HSA Providers Offer Companies Big Health Care Savings

Do Health Savings Account (HSA) providers have the secret weapon for cost-effective employee benefits? In today's rapidly evolving marketplace, where every dollar counts, companies face the perpetual challenge of managing healthcare costs while still offering competitive benefits packages. Enter the…

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6 Common Challenges in Benefit Administration Services & How to Overcome Them

Navigating the Maze of Benefits Administration Services Imagine benefit administration services as a complex jigsaw puzzle. Each piece, when looked at individually, may not make much sense. However, when pieced together correctly, they create a beautiful picture of a thriving…

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The Comprehensive Guide to Open Enrollment Communications that Work in 2024

Open enrollment communications are pivotal to a successful open enrollment process. Good communications are also a strategic opportunity to boost FICA savings for your company. Most companies do a one-time information blast to their employees about their options, resulting in…

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Small Business Retirement Plans: Strategies for Success

In today's dynamic business landscape, small business retirement plans are more than just an add-on; they are an investment in the future well-being of your employees and your business. Additionally, small business retirement plans are increasing in popularity due to…

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401k Plan Administrator: 9 Qualities To Look For

Retirement plans are highly regulated, and organizations must consider a multitude of variables when it comes to choosing a 401k plan administrator. Choosing the right partner is essential to the success of a company’s retirement plan and can help your…

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Top 4 Reasons to implement a Student Loan Repayment Plan Today

Americans with federal student loan debt will be forced to start repaying on those loans this fall due to the Supreme Court ruling against President Biden’s proposed student loan forgiveness program. Student loans have been in suspension for several years…

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Best in class total compensation statement examples

Many employers are using total compensation statements, also known as employee benefit statements, to help employees understand the value of their pay and benefits package. An effective total compensation statement increases employee retention, promotes company culture, and increases job satisfaction.…

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Medical Travel Benefits for Employees and What Employers Need to Know

On June 24, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court  upheld Mississippi’s restrictions on abortion, a ruling that may lead employers to revise their employee health care benefits to include medical travel benefits. The SCOTUS decision overturns Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization,…

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Student loan relief to end; Companies plan rescue with Student loan repayment benefits

Student loan repayment benefits are taking center stage in lieu of the latest forbearance extension. Student loan borrowers face a deadline of August 31, 2022 to restart their loan payments and many say they just aren’t up to the task.…

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5 FSA changes in 2021 stimulus bill offer relief to employees

President Trump signed the HR 133 Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) on December 27th, which contains five FSA changes to help employees avoid losing funds. The new provisions temporarily do away with the “use-it-or-lose-it” rule through 2022 by providing unlimited carryover…

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ADP® Marketplace Adds Navia Benefit Solutions

The ADP® Marketplace integration offers measurable time savings and an easy way to shop for benefits Employers can now access Navia Benefit Solutions’ consumer-directed health and COBRA plans through ADP® Marketplace! Navia wanted to make accessing and signing up for…

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Home office reimbursement next big recruitment benefit

Home Office Reimbursement benefit plans are fast becoming a hot commodity for any company renegotiating its work-from-home policy. Uber recently joined the growing list of employers—like Facebook and Google—moving to a long-term work-from-home policy to keep employees safe and healthy…

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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…

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HSA research affirms HSA owners are healthcare’s savviest consumers

New HSA research demonstrates HSA owners are 80 percent more likely to be saving aggressively. But only 11 percent have maxed out their contributions. Alegeus, a SaaS platform for managing consumer-directed health plans (CDHPs), released part one of its two-part…

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