Set Up and Record Group Health Payroll Deductions

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Set up a standard health insurance benefit

Set up a cafeteria style health benefit that is deducted before calculating payroll taxes

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Some employers participate in a group health plan. These plans commonly include such deductions as medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, and many others. If the deduction is tax exempt (deducted before calculating taxes), it is commonly called a Cafeteria plan. These deductions can be set up using either of the following scenarios:

  • Standard Health Insurance Benefit: Variable or flat rate for employees deducted after taxes
  • Cafeteria Style Group Health Plan: Variable or flat rate for employees deducted before taxes