Sound Benefit Administration

06/02/2026

New rules now allow employers to pair qualifying Direct Primary Care arrangements with HDHP coverage without jeopardizing employees' ability to make tax-deductible HSA contributions.

Historically, employers seeking to incentivize employees to seek health care and preventive care from primary care physicians instead of specialists...

05/28/2026

The answer to whether a cafeteria plan needs to file a 5500 depends on what type of plan is included in your cafeteria plan. Clear as mud? EBIA has the answer.

05/20/2026

"Should We Provide a COBRA Notice of Unavailability to an Individual Who Is Not Covered Under Our Plan?" EBIA has the answer.

05/13/2026

Some HSA tips to help avoid a big estate tax bill.

HSAs can be used smartly for both health care and retirement planning, but there’s an expensive quirk in their design that many aren’t aware of.

05/01/2026

A look at the reimbursement options for direct-to-consumer GLP-1 providers. It's complicated.

Why the Compliance Answer You’re Getting May Not Be the Answer You Need- If your company offers health benefits, someone has probably...

04/09/2026

NPR offers HSA advice as millions more switch to HDHPs to lower costs.

If you chose a cheaper health plan, you may be stuck with some hefty medical bills until you meet your deductible. Here's how to get the most out of your plan and health savings account.

03/13/2026

Given the world we are living in, this seemed like a very timely Q/A. https://tax.thomsonreuters.com/news/what-are-our-companys-obligations-to-a-former-employee-receiving-cobra-coverage-who-has-been-called-to-active-duty-in-the-uniformed-services-2/?elq_mid=76742&elq_cid=30458018&elq_ename=CP-Newsstand-Newsletter-Template-2026%20March%2012&cid=NA&email=wendy%40pixiefish.net&sfdccampaignid=NA&chl=Em&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eloqua&utm_campaign=12%20March%202026%20Checkpoint-Newsstand-Newsletter&utm_content=NA

02/12/2026

A look at how COBRA extensions are applied when a dependent is disabled.

02/04/2026

Answering the question "what happens to an HSA when the account owner dies?"

HSAs are great vehicles for retirement health care costs but come with challenging estate planning tax issues.

01/30/2026

Aging in to Medicare? Here is how that change will impact your HSA.

Here’s what happens to your HSA when you go on Medicare — and how to keep up the tax savings