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Happy Holidays from The Difference Card!

December 15, 2020

Making a Difference. Giving back to those in need this year. This year, we have decided to give back to people that need it the most- from coast to coast. We are making donations to organizations in need in three of our major markets. On the East Coast: We have donated to a nonprofit organization […]

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Introducing Health Savings Accounts from The Difference Card!

October 21, 2020

Super savings with a Difference Card HSA! The combination of an HSA + The Difference Card is a powerful healthcare tool. With a Difference Card HSA, you can stack multiple benefits onto ONE CARD. Discover Our HSAs Difference Card members can use their card to spend HSA funds, LPFSA funds and employer funded dollars- all […]

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Virtual Open Enrollment is easy with The Difference Card!

August 25, 2020

Digital Member Education It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3! This year, we are meeting our members where they are: at home. We are rolling out three new tools to help our clients onboard new employees to The Difference Card. 1. Open Enrollment Meetings hosted via Zoom Virtual open enrollment meetings will be hosted through […]

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Coming soon! The New Difference Card Smart Mobile App!

July 1, 2020

We are excited to announce the launch of our brand new mobile app in mid-July – https://www.differencecard.com/mobile-app/ This new mobile app experience will make it easier for our Difference Card Members to make smarter healthcare spending decisions. Download Our Mobile App New features of the DC Smart Mobile App include: A personalized experience that helps […]

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IRS releases updated PCORI fees for plan years ending after October 1, 2019

June 11, 2020

On June 8, 2020, the IRS issued Notice 2020-44 announcing the revised PCORI fee amount for plan years ending between October 1, 2019 and before October 1, 2020. For affected plans within this timeframe, the new “applicable dollar amount” used to calculate the PCORI fee is $2.54. Notice 2020-44 states: “The applicable dollar amount that […]

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Difference Card Poised for Growth with Announcement of New Executive Team

June 9, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 10, 2020 EB Employee Solutions, LLC The Difference Card 245 Main Street | Suite 605 White Plains, NY 10601 888.343.2110 Difference Card Poised for Growth with Announcement of New Executive Team The Difference Card promotes top talent to key positions in executive leadership restructuring. White Plains, NY – EB Employee Solutions, LLC, […]

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May 22 COVID-19 Update: A message from our CEO

May 22, 2020

Hello team- I hope you’ve had a productive and healthy week. I am happy to report that the business remains strong and retention continues to remain at an all time high. Many of you are wondering when our offices will re-open. We are monitoring developments in various states and will follow local guidance for re-opening. […]

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COVID-19 Relief and Guidance for Employee Benefit Plans: Understanding Extended Deadlines

May 20, 2020

On May 4, the Department of Labor, Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service issued joint rulings that extend various deadlines during the COVID-19 state of emergency. According to the DOL, EBSA Disaster Relief Notice 2020-01, “extends certain time frames affecting participants’ rights to healthcare coverage, portability, and continuation of group health plan coverage under COBRA, and […]

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IRS allows mid-year changes to FSA, DCA & Cafeteria Plans for 2020

May 19, 2020

On May 12, 2020, the IRS issued guidance that allows employers to amend their plan to allow the following: Enrollment changes, including new elections and election changes, without a qualified event. Increased time to spend Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (DCA) balances for plans ending in 2020 or plans that […]

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