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5 Commonly Misunderstood Benefits

HSA or FSA? Is Medicaid the same as Medicare? Should I get pet wellness or pet insurance for my fur baby? Benefits are crucial for both you and your family, but with so many...

Why You Shouldn’t Sleep on Cybersecurity

It’s a sunny Thursday morning. You’re drinking your coffee from your favorite mug and viewing a couple of emails before you start work. Suddenly, there’s an alert from your banking app. A recent purchase...

FSA or HSA? Smart Ways to Stash Your Cash

Looking for a clever way to maximize your money and your health? Consider choosing a savings account, whether an FSA (Flexible Spending Account) or HSA (Health Savings Account), to stash and spend pre-tax money...

Are Voluntary Benefits Worth It?

If it’s a chilly day, a light jacket might be all you need to stay warm. Others may require an extra layer, scarf and gloves. And then there’s the crowd who won’t leave the...
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4 cost-effective options to maximize your health

While rising costs are still a reality at the pump and grocery stores, more Americans have considered foregoing medical visits or skipping prescription refills to save money. Wrestling with inflated prices shouldn’t come at...
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How the End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) and National Emergency Impacts Employee Benefits

On April 10, 2023, President Joe Biden signed legislation immediately ending the COVID-19 National Emergency. This does not impact the Public Health Emergency, which expired May 11, 2023. National Emergency Relief – Background On...
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Calendar Year versus Plan Year — and why it matters for your benefits

Think of a 12-month period of time and chances are it’s Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, known as Calendar Year. Benefits coverage provided through the ADP TotalSource Health and Welfare Plan is based on...
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Qualifying life events and your benefits, explained.

The important task of choosing benefits coverage once a year can feel heavy. Forget the amount of research and planning that goes into checking deductibles, copays, and provider networks. Twelve months is a long...
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Find pay stubs, address changes and more: 5 time-saving things you can do in your ADP portal.

You’re about to get some time back in your day. While digging through popular call topics fielded by our MyLife Advisors, we discovered many of the questions you call in with can be resolved...
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7 popular benefits answers guaranteed to save you time

You’re about to get some time back in your day, courtesy of our MyLife Advisors and 7 answers around common benefits calls they field. The time you’ll save by not having to hop on...
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3 simple steps to ensure a smooth Open Enrollment

College basketball/coach John Wooden said, “Confidence comes from being prepared.” We’re serving up a big helping of “You’ve got this!” as Open Enrollment (OE) kicks into gear with our fool-proof, 3-step benefits plan for...
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Forms W-4 and W-2 Explained

As tax season heats up, we get a lot of calls about deductions, updating information and making sense of tax forms. To make things easier, we’re breaking down these forms and sharing links to...