Cooperatives should no longer make payments by check for administrative fees related to flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs). As of February 1, these administrative fees are automatically withdrawn from a co-op’s bank account through automated[…]
March 1 is the deadline to distribute 2026 summary plan description (SPD) documents to employees in your cooperative’s plans under the NRECA Group Benefits Program. If you haven’t already, download them and distribute them now. SPDs are available to BAs[…]
In early March, look for FutureMe, Powered by NRECA™ materials and information supporting our second-quarter theme, Adolescence and Adulthood. Resources designed for NRECA Medical Plan participants will include infographics, the “Managing Anxiety” webinar (May 6) and the “Wellness from Within”[…]
UnitedHealthcare recently enhanced the search function of the Find Care & Cost tool, which we use for Find a Doctor searches on the Employee Benefits website, with Smart Choice functionality. Smart Choice results return more relevant provider matches based on[…]
The first of two deadlines for Affordable Care Act tax reporting will occur on March 2, 2026: The second deadline for ACA tax filing is March 31, 2026, to file electronic returns (Form 1095-B or Form 1095-C) and transmittal forms[…]