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POP | Premium Only Plan

Streamline compliance.
Maximize tax savings.

IRC section 125 cafeteria plan

To get the most out of your group-sponsored benefit plan, employees should have the option to make premium payments on a pre-tax basis. But the IRS requires a Premium Only Plan (POP) to facilitate the necessary payroll deductions.

  • Group health insurance plans
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions
  • Voluntary premiums (e.g. vision and dental care)
  • Group-term life insurance premiums (under $50,000)
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Comply with confidence

Choose a partner with the experience and expertise to help you get it right—right from the start.

Maximize tax savings

Give your people an instant raise by enabling them to save on income and payroll taxes. Or you can share more of the premium costs without reducing employee take home pay. Plus, your organization will be able to capitalize on FICA tax savings—nearly 8% on every dollar.

Don't risk noncompliance

Failure to adhere to Section 125 regulations can bring unwanted headaches. Deductions may be disallowed back to inception. Employers and employees may be taxed on past deductions (with interest). And the IRS may assess “improper withholding” penalties, which may require repayment for FICA taxes.

Simplicity at every step

Fast implementation

Get up and running quickly. Our team will help you create, populate and file all the necessary documents in only a few weeks.

Annual compliance

We make it easy to maintain compliance. Each year we’ll help you update, amend and re-file your POP.

Ongoing support

Our team is available for you every day of the week. We’ll help you get the most from the benefits you offer.

Ready to act?

We make IRC Section 125 compliance easier than ever.

Contact the POP Team

For questions about your account, submitting your application or general inquiries.

One Partner. Total Solution.

HealthEquity delivers the innovative solutions you need to simplify benefits and truly impact people’s lives.

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