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Category: Employee Benefits

  • Level-Funded Group Health Insurance: A Comprehensive Guide for Small Businesses

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    Justin

    1. What is Level-Funded Group Health Insurance? Level-funded group health insurance is a hybrid between fully insured and self-funded health plans. This structure gives businesses predictable costs with potential refunds, making it attractive for cost-conscious small businesses. 2. How Level-Funded Plans Compare to Other Options Feature / Plan Type Level-Funded Group Health Insurance ICHRA Self-Funded…

  • What Is ICHRA Group Health Insurance?

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    Justin

    An Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement (ICHRA) is not an insurance policy itself, but an employer-funded reimbursement mechanism that was established in 2020. Employers set a fixed amount of pre-tax dollars for employees to use toward individual health insurance premiums or qualified medical expenses. Employees must purchase their coverage on the individual market—through state or…

  • Best Retirement & Health Insurance Solutions for Small Businesses with 10–20 Employees

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    Justin

    When your business grows beyond the micro stage (2–5 employees) into the 10–20 employee range, your benefit strategy changes. You have more payroll, more diversity in employee income levels, and potentially higher turnover risks. This means you’ll want retirement and health benefits that balance tax efficiency, employee retention, and administrative complexity. Below is a comprehensive…

  • Best Retirement & Health Insurance Strategies for Small Businesses with 5–10 Employees

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    Justin

    Small businesses with 5–10 employees are at the size where benefit planning has a big impact on employee retention, tax savings, and long-term business growth. The right retirement plan and group health insurance structure can create thousands in annual savings for the owner while offering competitive benefits to staff. In this article, we’ll break down:…

  • The Best Retirement & Health Insurance Plans for Small Businesses with 2–5 Employees

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    Justin

    Comparing S-Corps vs C-Corps, Tax Implications, and Real-World Examples Introduction For small businesses with 2–5 employees, selecting the right retirement plan and group health insurance is a strategic decision that directly impacts: The “best” choice isn’t one-size-fits-all — it depends heavily on business structure (S-Corp vs C-Corp), profitability, and the age/compensation profile of the employees.…

  • How ICHRA Benefits Small Businesses- Payroll, FICA and Income Tax Breakdown

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    Justin

    WHAT IS AN ICHRA? ICHRAs (Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements) allow employers to reimburse employees tax-free for health insurance premiums and qualified medical expenses, instead of offering a traditional group health insurance plan. 🔍 Key Features: 🆚 ICHRA VS. STANDARD GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE Feature ICHRA Group Health Insurance Employer Cost Control Fixed monthly reimbursements Premium…

  • Standard Group Health Insurance: What Small Business Owners Need to Know — Even with Zero Employees

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    Justin

    Introduction:Health insurance is one of the most important decisions a small business owner can make—for themselves, their families, and potentially their employees. Even if you’re a solo entrepreneur or sole proprietor with no employees, understanding standard group health insurance and how it differs from individual coverage is key to making the most financially beneficial decision.…

  • What Is an ICHRA?

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    Justin

    A Complete Guide to Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangements for Small Businesses In the evolving world of employee benefits, healthcare costs continue to pose a major challenge for small business owners. Many are seeking flexible, cost-effective ways to offer health benefits without the high expense and complexity of traditional group health insurance. That’s where the…

  • Types of Group Healthcare Plans

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    Justin

    What Are the Differences Between Group Healthcare Plans Here’s a breakdown of the differences between Standard Group Health Care, Level-Funded Group Health Care, and ICHRA (Individual Coverage Health Reimbursement Arrangement) Group Health Care — all of which are ways employers can offer health benefits, but they differ significantly in structure, risk, flexibility, and administration. 1.…

  • Best Retirement Plans for the Self Employed

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    Justin

    Purposeful retirement planning leads to long-term financial security. For sole practitioners, contractors, the self-employed or small business owners, selecting the right retirement plan can make a significant impact on retirement preparedness. Among the options available, four common choices are the solo 401(k), Simplified Employee Pension (SEP) IRA, Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees (aka SIMPLE…

  • Types of Retirement Plans

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    Justin

    Employer-Sponsored Retirement Plan Options In order to select the right plan for your employees, and for your organization as a whole, it’s important to know about various types of employer-sponsored and non-employer-sponsored plans, and how each of these plans differ. Employers have a variety of retirement plan offerings across several categories, including defined benefit plans,…

  • SEPs Are IRA-Based Retirement Plans that Aren’t IRAs: What You Need to Know

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    Justin

    SEPS: What You Need to Know According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 86% of private-sector companies with 100 or more workers and 91% of firms with 500 or more workers offered a retirement benefit plan in 2023. For small businesses—those with fewer than 100 employees, that percentage dropped to 57%. Still, there’s a desire…

  • Complete Guide on Profit Sharing Plans

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    Justin

    Can a Profit Sharing Plan help Small Business Owners? Profit sharing plans are an important part of employer-sponsored retirement strategies, often used in conjunction with 401(k) plans to offer flexible benefits to employees while helping businesses manage contributions based on profitability. This article explores what profit sharing plans are, how they function, the legal and…

  • 8 Ways a Profit Sharing Plan Differs from 401(k)

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    Justin

    What is a Profit Sharing Plan and How Does It Compare to a 401(k)? Profit sharing plans and 401(k) plans are both types of defined contribution retirement plans that help employees build long-term savings. However, they differ in structure, funding source, and participation. This article will explore profit sharing plans in detail—what they are, how…

  • The Complete Guide to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) for 2025

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    Justin

    Best Guide for HSA Accounts in 2025 A Health Savings Account (HSA) is one of the most tax-advantaged and flexible financial tools available. Whether used for short-term medical expenses or long-term wealth building, HSAs offer unique benefits that make them a strategic part of any client’s financial plan. In this guide, we’ll explore how clients…