Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Renewal Communications
How do I know if my plans need to be renewed or which plans should be renewed?
You will receive a total of four automatic renewal reminders, sent to the contacts listed in the Employer Portal. Renewal notifications will begin 90 days before the start date of your plan.
What if I didn't receive the renewal notification reminders?
You can review the email addresses in the contact section of your Employer Portal
Will I receive a confirmation when I submit the renewal?
Once changes have been made we will notify you that the plan(s) have been updated. If needed, further communication may occur via email from the Renewal Implementation Manager.
Renewing Your Plans
Does open enrollment need to be completed before renewing my plan(s)?
No. Best practice is to have your plans setup prior to open enrollment for better education and plan adoption during your open enrollment.
What plans does HealthEquity renew yearly?
All Reimbursement Account (RA) plans are actively renewed each year, to confirm administration of those plans for the upcoming plan year. RA plans are Health Reimbursement Accounts, Healthcare Flexible Spending Accounts and Dependent Care Spending Accounts.
When should I renew my Reimbursement Account (RA) plan?
You are able to renew your RA plans starting 90 days before the start date. Due to renewal processing time, it is advised to renew as soon as possible, before open enrollment ends. This will avoid disruption of services for the employees.
What happens if I do not renew my Reimbursement Account (RA) plan?
If an RA plan is not renewed, it can be setup incorrectly and will not have any funding. This means any claims submitted, even if approved, will not pay out.
What type of changes can I make when completing the renewal?
You can make changes to plan functionality, eligible expenses, and update election amounts if not using the IRS maximum. Dates can be changed for plan start and end, Runouts, Grace Period, or Rollover. It is also where a Health Plan Partner change can be stated, as well as a large change in enrollments.
What does HealthEquity have to do prepare the Reimbursement Account (RA) plans for the upcoming plan year (renewal)?
Once the renewal has been submitted, HealthEquity sets up the plan as requested and adds funding. This allows us to process any requested changes, including a change in Health Plan Partner.
What happens if I submitted my renewal and realized I submitted with an error?
Contact your Services team via email immediately to notify us of the error. The Services team will notify the renewal Implementation Manager who will reach out and review any changes with you.
What if I have questions on how to renew my plan or what something means?
You can contact your Services team and they can walk you through the renewal process online and assist with any questions you may have regarding plans or definitions.
Can our broker or partner renew our plans for us?
If you have given them the permissions to do so, yes. If you need to change those, please contact your Services team and they can get that process going.
Is there a way to change my plan with options not listed within the renewal submission?
Typcially, if the option isn't available within that plan, it may not be an option or plan change we support. However, please contact your Services team so we can review your request and determine how to best initiate that update through the renewal.
What happens if HealthEquity is unclear about the changes that have been submitted?
If there are any questions regarding what was submitted in the renewal, the Renewal Implementation Manager will reach out to the contacts listed on the Employer Portal for verification.
General Timing
What is the standard turn around time to renew a plan that was submitted without any changes?
Typically 18 business days. Once submitted, it will be reviewed within a few business days and the process will begin. If there is anything needed, the Renewal Implementation Manager will reach out to the listed contacts within the Employer Portal.
Is there a way to see where my renewal is in the process?
At this time, you're not able to see the status of your renewal in the Client portal. However, if you have any questions regarding your plan renewal once it's submitted, you can contact your services team and they should be able to assist.
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
Does the Health Savings Account (HSA) need to be renewed?
HSAs do not need to be renewed with HealthEquity as those accounts are individually owned Savings Accounts. However, if you are changing the Health Plan Partner that sends HealthEquity enrollments, please contact your Services team so we can assist with any associated updates that need to be made.
Does HealthEquity need to know if we're changing the amount of Employer Funding to the HSAs next year?
No, there is no requirement for this. Funding is received as submitted, so you are free to submit employer contributions as needed.
Does HealthEquity need to know if we're changing how often the HSA contributions are sent?
No, there is no requirement for this. Funding is received as submitted, so you are free to submit HSA contributions as frequently as needed.
Adding Additional Plans
How do I add an additional plan for administration?
If you want an additional plan, you will need to fill out a form indicating this, and once submitted a team member will reach out to you regarding implementation.
You can find the form here: https://healthequity.tfaforms.net/43
Does adding additional plans have a cost?
General monthly and an implementation fees would apply.
Terminating Plans
What if we do not want to offer a plan next year?
Reach out to your Service team for assistance.
Can I just not renew the plan(s) I don't need?
It’s always best practice to notify us if you will no longer be offering a specific plan
Changes in Health Plan Partners (HPP)
Is there a difference between our Health Insurance Partner or Health Plan Partner?
Do I need to let HealthEquity know I've changed my Health Plan Partner? Why?
Yes. We have agreements with certain health plan partners that may need updates on the back end to make sure your plans are functioning properly.
How do I notify HealthEquity of this change for my upcoming plan(s)?
During the renewal process you will be asked if you're updating your Health Plan Partner. This will allow us to make any necessary updates/changes.
How do I notify HealthEquity if I'm changing my Health Plan Partner after renewal?
Please contact your Services team and inform them of the change. They will work with the HealthEquity team to contact you with additional information and steps.
I was told our cards will need to go through a transition period. How long does it take for cards to be updated?
Card configuration changes can take up to 7 and 10 business days, depending on the time of year. This date will be confirmed with you by the Renewal Implementation Manager that is assisting with the process.
How do members receive reimbursement during the time that cards are being updated?
During the transition period, spending cards will be unavailable for use and all claims will need to be processed via the member portal or mobile app.
Plan Enrollments & Prefunding
My enrollments are sent automatically from my Health Plan and they haven't shown in the portal for my new plan year. What's wrong?
There can be a number of things that cause this. Most Health Plan Partners wait until closer to the plan start before enrollments are sent to HealthEquity. Make sure your enrollments are entered correctly in their system in a timely manner, as some Health Plans have a delay before they feed to HealthEquity. If this is still an issue, contact your Service team and we can look into any potential issues.
How do I enroll my employees now that my enrollments are manual?
When the renewal agent reaches out to you via email to confirm details, you will be provided steps and information on how to complete this. You are also welcome to contact your Service team and they can walk you through the process.
When is pre-funding issued?
Pre-funding is calculated 2 weeks prior to the plan start date based on elections received, or same as the prior plan year. Do note that if a plan is renewed after the start date, any claims employees submit prior to the calculation and receipt of your plan prefunding will pend reimbursement. Once prefunding is received any approved claims will release for payment. To avoid disruption to your employees, we advise renewing your plans no later than 45 days prior to your plan renewal date.
When will the previous years plan be reconciled and unsued funds be returned
Approximately 15 days after the runout period has occured
When do enrollments need to be received?
Please have enrollments in your portal a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the plan start date. This ensures no funds are held up in the event an employee submits a claim for reimbursement.
When will cards for new enrollments be sent out?
Cards are mailed within 3 business days of being entered in the Employer Portal, and take roughly 10 calendar days to be received by members.
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