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Last Updated on June 23, 2021 by VantagePoint A recent Executive Order issued by Governor Cuomo extends health insurance premium payment grace periods for individual and small group plans provided you demonstrate financial hardship as a result of the novel coronavirus (“COVID‑19”) pandemic.

Last Updated on November 11, 2022 by VantagePoint In our continuing efforts to help employers and their employees, we have launched two little-known but very effective tax-deductible reimbursement programs.

Last Updated on July 24, 2020 by VantagePoint Alternative Avenues for Business Support Current & Newly Announced Grants & Loans

Last Updated on July 24, 2020 by VantagePoint Benefit Enhancements OTC Pre-Tax Reimbursement Over-the-Counter Prescriptions (OTC) no longer need a physician’s prescription. This applies to Flexible Spending plans (FSA) or Health Saving Accounts (HSA). It can be retroactively applied on 1/1/2020. Adopting this will require adjustments to your Section 125 plan documents. If you are …

Continue reading “How Does the CARES Act Enhances My Benefits?”

Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act How does this law help my business? Expert Summary from the VantagePoint Team: While all the details are not out yet, we wanted to get this in your hands as soon as possible. Here is a summary of the programs

What is the impact on employee contributions, unemployment and employer obligation to pay? Insider Pro-Tips from the VantagePoint Team: Employee Contributions: Q:) If employee contributions are taken from pay to cover a portion of insurance premiums plans, how will this money be collected

Amid all the uncertainty surrounding COVID-19, VantagePoint Benefit Administrators wants you to know that we are here for you. Our offices are open, working remotely, but fully functional and available to help you and your employees navigate through these unprecedented times.