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Employee and Employer Health Benefits Glossary

HRA terms every employer and employee should know.

PPO (Preferred Provider Organization)

Learn how a PPO (Preferred Provider Organization) works, what it costs, and how it fits small business health benefits and ICHRA strategies.
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Post-Tax Contribution

Master post-tax contributions for your business. Learn compliance, payroll integration, and communication strategies to streamline employee benefits.
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POS (Point of Service)

Learn how POS (Point of Service) health plans work for small businesses and employees, including costs, referrals, networks, and compliance rules.
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Plan Year

Learn what a Plan Year is, how it impacts employee benefits, and what small businesses must know to stay compliant and control costs.
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Plan Document

Learn what a Plan Document is, why it matters for small business health benefits, and how to stay compliant with federal regulations.
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PCORI Fee

Learn what the PCORI Fee is, who must pay it, how to calculate it, and how it impacts HRAs and small employer health benefits compliance.
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Payroll Tax-Free

Learn how to structure payroll tax-free health benefits. Reduce employer tax liability and increase employee take-home pay with compliant HRA and HSA strategies
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Non-Discrimination Rules

Learn how non-discrimination rules apply to small business health benefits, HRAs, and ICHRAs, and what employers and employees need to know.
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Pay or Play

Learn how Pay or Play rules under the ACA affect small businesses, penalties, and how to stay compliant with smart health benefit strategies.
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Out-of-Pocket Maximum

Learn how the Out-of-Pocket Maximum works, what it means for small businesses and employees, and how it impacts health benefits decisions.
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Out-of-Network Provider

Learn how an Out-of-Network Provider impacts small business health benefits, employee costs, and ICHRA reimbursement rules.
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Open Enrollment Period (OEP)

A beginner-friendly guide to the Open Enrollment Period (OEP) and how it affects small businesses, HR teams, and employees choosing health benefits.
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Open Enrollment

Learn what Open Enrollment means for small businesses, HR teams, and employees, and how it affects health benefits decisions and compliance.
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Monthly Allowance

Learn how a monthly allowance works in employee health benefits, including ICHRA rules, tax treatment, and best practices for small businesses.
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Minimum Value (MV)

Learn what Minimum Value (MV) means for health plans, how it affects employers and employees, and why it matters for ACA compliance.
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Minimum Participation Rate (MPR)

Learn what Minimum Participation Rate (MPR) means for small businesses, HR teams, and employees—and how it impacts health benefits decisions.
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Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC)

Minimum Essential Coverage (MEC) explained for small businesses, HR managers, and employees, including ACA rules, ICHRA impact, and compliance basics.
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Metal Tiers (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum)

Learn how Metal Tiers (Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum) work in health insurance and what they mean for small businesses and employees.
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Medicare

A beginner-friendly guide to Medicare for small businesses, HR teams, and employees, including eligibility, enrollment timing, and benefit coordination.
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