It’s a common small business challenge - how do we offer health benefits without breaking the bank? As small businesses strategize how to afford health benefits, an increasingly popular approach is defined contribution.
Last week, I wrote an article featured on Synnovatia.com that helps small business owners understand how defined contribution healthcare is a solution to the small business health insurance conundrum.
Article Highlights - Solving the Small Business Health Insurance Conundrum
With a defined contribution health plan the business gives employees an allowance to use on individual health insurance, instead of contributing to a group health insurance policy.
As discussed in the article, defined contribution is taking off with small businesses because it offers an affordable health benefits model where the business, not the insurance company, controls the cost. Additionally, it is a formal, tax-free health benefits program that gives employees access to quality health insurance.
As a business evaluates a defined contribution and individual health insurance program, the article outlines four tips:
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Decide on a taxable vs. tax-free contribution
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Understand the rules and reforms
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Use an online self-service reimbursement software
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Don’t skip employee education
To read the full article on Synnovatia, click here.
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