The Benefits Brief | Q3 2026
The third quarter of 2026 brought new insights, resources, and important benefits updates as employers prepare for open enrollment and the year ahead. From new research into what employers and healthcare consumers want to important HSA changes, real-world benefits strategies, and resources for open enrollment, we’re focused on giving you the information and tools you...
At an orientation session for my first real job out of college, many (many) years ago, an HR manager explained to our new hire class the benefit of investing in the company 401(k) plan. For a 20-something living paycheck to paycheck, seeing any dollar amount, no matter how small, disappear into an investment vehicle instead…
Comparing three of the most common tax-advantaged benefits: Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) Choosing the account that best fits your needs is essential for getting the most out of your benefits during the plan year, but it can also impact the future. Let’s take a closer look. What…
The provisions of the federal COBRA law provide a valuable benefit to employees. The COBRA acronym is shorthand for the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985. It requires employers of 20 or more employees who provide healthcare benefits to offer the option of continuing this coverage to individuals who would otherwise lose their benefits…
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA) are creatures of the federal tax code, which is notoriously complicated. To try to make things easier, we in the benefits industry sometimes use shorthand, but sometimes these only complicate things further, especially to those unfamiliar with benefits such as FSAs and HSAs. Especially confusing are…