For many HR teams, Open Enrollment season isn’t just busy, it’s overwhelming.

Between last-minute carrier updates, long vendor queues, confusing file feeds, and non-stop employee questions, OPEN ENROLLMENT often reveals what’s really happening behind the scenes in your benefits administration.

And for a lot of employers, this year has been tough.

If your renewal feels disorganized, noisy, or more chaotic than it should be, it may be a sign that your current partner or system isn’t supporting you the way it needs to.

The good news?

You don’t have to stay stuck in a cycle of stressful Open Enrollments.

This season can be an important signal, and an opportunity, to rethink your benefits administration experience moving forward.

When it comes to managing healthcare costs, flexible benefit accounts have become essential tools for both employers and employees. Two of the most common options are  Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs). These accounts help offset out-of-pocket medical expenses while offering tax advantages.

Although both accounts serve a similar purpose, they work very differently. Understanding how each one functions can help employers choose the right option for their organization and employees.

The modern workforce isn’t looking for one-size-fits-all perks, they want flexibility, personalization, and support for the things that matter most in their lives. Enter the Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA); a powerful, customizable benefit that’s redefining what it means to support employee well-being.

At Helix Benefit Solutions, we see LSAs not as a trendy perk, but as a strategic tool for attracting talent, increasing retention, and addressing real-life needs across diverse employee populations.

Today’s HR leaders are expected to do more with less; manage compliance, keep employees engaged, and streamline operations. But when your benefits are spread across multiple vendors and platforms, things can get chaotic fast.

That’s why more employers are making the switch to all-in-one benefits administration solutions like HelixOne.

Managing employee benefits shouldn’t be overwhelming. But with so many disconnected platforms and vendors, HR teams often find themselves buried in manual tasks, compliance worries, and confusing employee questions. That’s where HelixOne comes in.

HelixOne is our all-in-one solution that simplifies COBRA administration, reimbursement accounts, lifestyle benefits, and more, giving you a smarter, more efficient way to manage it all.

When an employee leaves, benefits don’t always end with the job. Employers have a legal obligation to offer continuation of coverage. That process is governed by COBRA, and if it’s not handled correctly, it can get expensive fast.

COBRA administration isn’t just a form. It’s a federal requirement with strict timelines and steep penalties. And it's one of the most misunderstood responsibilities in HR.

Spending accounts can do more than reduce taxes. When chosen well, they support employee wellness, retention, and financial peace of mind. But for many employers, these acronyms blur together. And managing them? That’s another story.

Let’s break down the differences between FSA, HSA, and HRA and how Helix makes it easier to offer and administer the right mix.

Benefits administration gets complicated fast. Between compliance, enrollment, and reimbursement accounts, even small missteps can turn into big problems. At Helix Benefit Solutions, we bring structure to the process and support to your team so you can deliver benefits with clarity and confidence.