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Benefits & Deductions Reference Guide

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Use the following guide as a reference when setting up your benefits and deductions in payroll. You can set up recurring deductions or make one-time deductions.

Descriptions

Medical
This benefit belongs to a Section 125 Cafeteria plan that helps employees pay for qualified expenses related to medical care.
Pre-tax
Vision
This benefit belongs to a Section 125 Cafeteria plan that helps employees pay for qualified expenses related to vision care.
Pre-tax
Dental
This benefit belongs to a Section 125 Cafeteria plan that helps employees pay for qualified expenses related to dental care.
Pre-tax
Disability
This benefit belongs to a Section 125 Cafeteria plan that helps employees cover premiums related to disability insurance.
Pre-tax
Accident
This is a supplemental benefit that belongs to a Section 125 Cafeteria plan that helps employees cover the costs for emergency treatment covering injuries.
Pre-tax
Cancer
This is a supplemental benefit that belongs to a Section 125 Cafeteria plan that helps employees cover the costs for financial and emotional support when dealing with cancer.
Pre-tax
Critical Illness
This is a supplemental benefit that belongs to a Section 125 Cafeteria plan that helps employees cover the costs for life-changing illnesses and health events
Pre-tax
Hospital
This is a supplemental benefit that belongs to a Section 125 Cafeteria plan that helps employees cover expenses not covered by major medical.
Pre-tax
Life
This is a supplemental benefit that belongs to a Section 125 Cafeteria plan that helps employees cover premiums related to life insurance.
Pre-tax
Medical – Other
This is a supplemental benefit that belongs to a Section 125 Cafeteria plan that helps employees pay for qualified expenses related to medical care.
Pre-tax
401k
A 401(k) plan is a tax-qualified, defined-contribution pension account that provides for pre-tax retirement savings.
Pre-tax
403b
A 403(b) plan is a retirement savings plan available to qualified non-profit groups. It has a tax treatment similar to a 401(k).
Pre-tax
457
The 457 plan is a non-qualified, deferred-compensation retirement plan available to employees of government and certain non-profit organizations.
Pre-tax
Roth 401k
A Roth 401(k) plan is similar to the 401(k) plan, but where employees contribute post-tax funds and can withdraw tax free given certain criteria.
Post-tax
Roth 403b
A Roth 403(b) plan is similar to the 403(b) plan, but where employees contribute post-tax funds and can withdraw tax free given certain criteria.
Post-tax
Roth 457
A Roth 457 plan is similar to the 457 plan, but allows employees to contribute post-tax funds and withdraw tax free given certain criteria.
Post-tax
FSA Medical
A medical flexible spending account (FSA) is a tax-advantaged account that allows employees to pay for eligible medical expenses.
Pre-tax
FSA Dependent Care
A dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) is a tax-advantaged account that allows employees to pay for dependent care expenses.
Pre-tax
HSA
A health savings account (HSA) is a tax-advantaged medical savings account enrolled in a high-deductible health plan. Funds accumulate and can be used to pay for qualified medical expenses without tax liabilities.
Pre-tax
Simple IRA
A Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees Individual Retirement Account (SIMPLE IRA) is a tax-deferred employer-provided retirement plan that allows employees to set aside money and invest it to grow for retirement.
Pre-tax
Benefit Description Deduction Type
Medical This benefit belongs to a Section 125 Cafeteria plan that helps employees pay for qualified expenses related to medical care. Pre-tax
Vision This benefit belongs to a Section 125 Cafeteria plan that helps employees pay for qualified expenses related to vision care. Pre-tax
Dental This benefit belongs to a Section 125 Cafeteria plan that helps employees pay for qualified expenses related to dental care. Pre-tax
Disability This benefit belongs to a Section 125 Cafeteria plan that helps employees cover premiums related to disability insurance. Pre-tax
Accident This is a supplemental benefit that belongs to a Section 125 Cafeteria plan that helps employees cover the costs for emergency treatment covering injuries. Pre-tax
Cancer This is a supplemental benefit that belongs to a Section 125 Cafeteria plan that helps employees cover the costs for financial and emotional support when dealing with cancer. Pre-tax
Critical Illness This is a supplemental benefit that belongs to a Section 125 Cafeteria plan that helps employees cover the costs for life-changing illnesses and health events Pre-tax
Hospital This is a supplemental benefit that belongs to a Section 125 Cafeteria plan that helps employees cover expenses not covered by major medical. Pre-tax
Life This is a supplemental benefit that belongs to a Section 125 Cafeteria plan that helps employees cover premiums related to life insurance. Pre-tax
Medical – Other This is a supplemental benefit that belongs to a Section 125 Cafeteria plan that helps employees pay for qualified expenses related to medical care. Pre-tax
401k A 401(k) plan is a tax-qualified, defined-contribution pension account that provides for pre-tax retirement savings. Pre-tax
403b A 403(b) plan is a retirement savings plan available to qualified non-profit groups. It has a tax treatment similar to a 401(k). Pre-tax
457 The 457 plan is a non-qualified, deferred-compensation retirement plan available to employees of government and certain non-profit organizations. Pre-tax
Roth 401k A Roth 401(k) plan is similar to the 401(k) plan, but where employees contribute post-tax funds and can withdraw tax free given certain criteria. Post-tax
Roth 403b A Roth 403(b) plan is similar to the 403(b) plan, but where employees contribute post-tax funds and can withdraw tax free given certain criteria. Post-tax
Roth 457 A Roth 457 plan is similar to the 457 plan, but allows employees to contribute post-tax funds and withdraw tax free given certain criteria. Post-tax
FSA Medical A medical flexible spending account (FSA) is a tax-advantaged account that allows employees to pay for eligible medical expenses. Pre-tax
FSA Dependent Care A dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) is a tax-advantaged account that allows employees to pay for dependent care expenses. Pre-tax
HSA A health savings account (HSA) is a tax-advantaged medical savings account enrolled in a high-deductible health plan. Funds accumulate and can be used to pay for qualified medical expenses without tax liabilities. Pre-tax
Simple IRA A Savings Incentive Match Plan for Employees Individual Retirement Account (SIMPLE IRA) is a tax-deferred employer-provided retirement plan that allows employees to set aside money and invest it to grow for retirement. Pre-tax

 

Updated on November 17, 2023

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