<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[North Coast Administrators, Inc.]]></title><description><![CDATA[NCA, Inc. is a third party administrator specialized in offering the design and delivery of employee benefits. ]]></description><link>https://www.ncabenefits.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 13 Mar 2026 13:30:38 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.ncabenefits.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[North Coast Administrators partners with Lane Health to offer innovative spending account solutions]]></title><description><![CDATA[December 1st, 2021 — Westlake, Ohio — North Coast Administrators announces they have partnered with Lane Health to offer an Advance* line...]]></description><link>https://www.ncabenefits.com/post/north-coast-administrators-partners-with-lane-health-to-offer-innovative-spending-account-solutions</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61a932faa3d6970017e02f3b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 02 Dec 2021 20:58:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/4ea14fbac21517069ff7ca256ca95346.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[IRS Releases 2022 Pre-Tax Account Limits]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today, the IRS released IRS Revenue Procedure 2021-45 which provides the 2022 cost-of-living increases for inflation for certain items....]]></description><link>https://www.ncabenefits.com/post/irs-releases-2022-pre-tax-account-limits</link><guid isPermaLink="false">618c1f66e25f980016f4d3fd</guid><pubDate>Wed, 10 Nov 2021 19:43:07 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f4b1be_2a913eec2adf485ea35dea3c589be886~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Health Savings Account (HSA) vs. 401k]]></title><description><![CDATA[Why you should max out your HSA contributions Most people don’t think about an HSA as a savings account. Instead, they think of it as an...]]></description><link>https://www.ncabenefits.com/post/health-savings-account-hsa-vs-401k</link><guid isPermaLink="false">607db85c1fd5ca001546d8de</guid><category><![CDATA[HSA]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2021 17:17:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f4b1be_10d8a811871a4b5290080033ef132e3e~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA): Impact on COBRA and Dependent Care FSAs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Overview of ARPA: The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (“ARPA”), which was signed into law by President Biden on March 11, 2021, includes...]]></description><link>https://www.ncabenefits.com/post/the-american-rescue-plan-act-of-2021-arpa-impact-on-cobra-and-dependent-care</link><guid isPermaLink="false">604be0a961e6e30057567c3e</guid><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2021 21:56:56 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f4b1be_af89b194ec3f4eff9ac9343ad96f3ddf~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_742,h_525,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Department of Labor Releases Guidance on Continuation of Relief Deadlines]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Department of Labor (DOL) has issued guidance on the temporary extension of the COVID-19-related relief for COBRA and HIPAA special...]]></description><link>https://www.ncabenefits.com/post/department-of-labor-releases-guidance-on-continuation-of-relief-deadlines</link><guid isPermaLink="false">60411960c7b1160015f60b25</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Mar 2021 17:43:22 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f4b1be_7f93a7f4754f4d438c51c97ae9a76e94~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_640,h_640,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Healthy Hearts for Valentine's Day]]></title><description><![CDATA[February is American Heart Month. 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One simple way to enhance your savings is by taking...]]></description><link>https://www.ncabenefits.com/post/maximize-your-savings-this-year</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ff4bb9a5cbf990018015bd9</guid><category><![CDATA[FSA]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dependent Care]]></category><category><![CDATA[HSA]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 05 Jan 2021 19:43:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f4b1be_039e4f22bfb548cd82df1522654dd46d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_675,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Second Stimulus - What Does This Mean for Your Benefit Account Plans?]]></title><description><![CDATA[With the passage of the stimulus bill (“Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021”), Congress has allowed for additional flexibility with...]]></description><link>https://www.ncabenefits.com/post/a-second-stimulus-what-does-this-mean-for-your-benefit-account-plans</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fe9f35e3a67d30017655854</guid><category><![CDATA[FSA]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dependent Care]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2020 15:09:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f4b1be_ecd104fb157d41e98c7c3ad253b91492~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_368,h_137,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Year-End Checklist]]></title><description><![CDATA[With only a few short weeks left in the year, coupled with the business of the holiday season, it's easy to lose track of your benefit...]]></description><link>https://www.ncabenefits.com/post/year-end-checklist</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5fc70cd85572450017d337ad</guid><category><![CDATA[FSA]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dependent Care]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 02 Dec 2020 15:32:37 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f4b1be_12b6936253a241fd886212d5af49f6c0~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everything You Need to Know about HSAs]]></title><description><![CDATA[At NCA, we know that controlling costs and keeping employees happy, healthy, and engaged is important. 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Without a Prescription!]]></title><description><![CDATA[In late March, Congress passed the CARES Act, opening up FSA, HRA and HSA accounts to allow over-the-counter drugs and medications as...]]></description><link>https://www.ncabenefits.com/post/over-the-counter-items-now-eligible-without-a-prescription</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f0c96bbb15e290017cee79e</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2020 19:53:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f4b1be_24ea1feb54a3473a9ada93d70fdef781~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_900,h_605,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Power of Tax-Advantaged Benefit Accounts]]></title><description><![CDATA[How to maximize the value of your employee benefits plan If you're confused and overwhelmed by your benefit options, you're not alone....]]></description><link>https://www.ncabenefits.com/post/the-power-of-tax-advantaged-benefit-accounts</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f08b17613707700189a44d1</guid><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2020 18:29:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f4b1be_ace15f30c3b943369a3a741db118e5e0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_339,h_149,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Out-of-Pocket Healthcare Costs]]></title><description><![CDATA[Understanding Insurance Series: Part 2 A little knowledge can go a long way toward helping you choose a health plan and account that are...]]></description><link>https://www.ncabenefits.com/post/understanding-out-of-pocket-healthcare-costs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f074c293e89ae0017e38ba8</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2020 17:02:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f4b1be_ba9626366be0417bb25c415d3fc716c7~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_618,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding Differences Between Insurance Plans]]></title><description><![CDATA[Understanding Insurance Series: Part 1 Understand your options and determine the best plan for you Welcome to the first installment of...]]></description><link>https://www.ncabenefits.com/post/understanding-differences-between-insurance-plans</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5f0602f96bfee9001715fe9c</guid><pubDate>Wed, 08 Jul 2020 17:40:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f4b1be_d531367d652445ad913c3a36882944a6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_502,h_282,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Stretch Your Savings with our Marketplace Partners]]></title><description><![CDATA[The North Coast Administrators Marketplace, a feature available within the NCA Wealthcare Portal, curates a wide range of HSA- and...]]></description><link>https://www.ncabenefits.com/post/stretch-your-savings-with-our-marketplace-partners</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5ef65e7008ce9c00178d6b14</guid><category><![CDATA[FSA]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2020 17:38:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f4b1be_5868011ef36f4fa28ce594fae9eae58f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_712,h_482,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Determining My FSA Election Amount]]></title><description><![CDATA[Planning your election: Tips and tricks to guide how much money you should put in your account The basic premise: Flexible spending...]]></description><link>https://www.ncabenefits.com/post/determining-my-fsa-election-amount</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5edfcd63fbd8ba001780db54</guid><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2020 18:06:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f4b1be_b39c27b1cf634f0694b4f00e773e2872~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_318,h_159,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[We are LIVE on NCA Wealthcare!]]></title><description><![CDATA[After months of preparation and planning, we are thrilled to announce that TODAY we are LIVE on our new NCA Wealthcare Claims platform!...]]></description><link>https://www.ncabenefits.com/post/we-are-live-on-nca-wealthcare</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5eab3ca916168d0017ab7b1a</guid><category><![CDATA[Commuter]]></category><category><![CDATA[FSA]]></category><category><![CDATA[Dependent Care]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2020 13:02:48 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f4b1be_25bcd9c7ba004ce5aa787ab06a11a0be~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_627,h_486,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator></dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Platform: Quick Start Checklist]]></title><description><![CDATA[In just over a week, we will be LIVE on our new claims platform. 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