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You've Heard About These Programs.

Now Get The Real Answers.

Section 125 savings programs are everywhere right now. So are bad vendors, confusing pitches, and conflicting advice. Benefit Match Center is the independent resource that helps you cut through the noise, understand what's actually legitimate, and connect with a plan that's right for your business.

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Most Employers HaveThe Same Three Questions

You've probably been approached about a Section 125 voluntary benefits program. Maybe by a vendor. Maybe by a colleague. Maybe by three different people telling you three different things.

Is this actually legitimate?

You heard it saves money. You also heard there are vendors cutting corners. The IRS has weighed in, but the space is still full of programs that aren't structured correctly.

Is this going to create problems for my employees?

You don't want to sign your team up for something that sounds great in January and causes headaches in April. You want to know the full picture — including the parts other vendors skip over.

Who can I actually trust?

Your CPA may not specialize in this. The vendor pitching you has a product to sell. You want someone who's done the diligence and will tell you what's real.

That's What Benefit Match Center Was Built For.

We Did The HomeworkSo You Don't Have To

Benefit Match Center is an independent exchange. We're not a carrier. We're not pitching you a single product. We exist to evaluate the vendors in this space, filter out the ones that don't meet our standards, and connect your business with plans that are properly structured, fully insured, and backed by real compliance review.

We've evaluated dozens of vendors. Most didn't pass. The ones that did have cleared a rigorous vetting process covering insurance structure, IRS compliance, claims performance, employee education, pricing integrity, and operational support.

When you come to us, we match you based on your company's size, industry, current benefits, and priorities. Then a benefits strategist walks you through your options on a no-obligation call. You ask every question you have. You decide if it makes sense.

Here's What Happens Next
Step 01

Tell Us About Your Business

Complete a short form with your company size, industry, current benefits setup, and what matters most to you and your employees. Under two minutes.

No sales calls until you're ready. Your information stays private.

Step 02

We Analyze and Match

Our team reviews your profile against our vetted carrier network. We look at plan fit, compliance alignment, payroll compatibility, and employee demographics. You'll never see the vendors we've already filtered out.

Typical turnaround: 1–2 business days.

Step 03

You Review and Decide

A benefits strategist walks you through your matched options. Ask every question you have — about compliance, about the tax treatment, about what employees will see on their paycheck. No pressure, no obligation.

Implementation takes 2–4 weeks after you decide to move forward.

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Intake

Tell Us About Your Business

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Analysis — We Analyze and Match

The Basics, In Plain English

How These Programs Actually Work

Your employees elect a voluntary insurance benefit — real coverage like telehealth, prescription savings, hospital and accident protection, and health coaching. Premiums are deducted from their paycheck on a pre-tax basis through a Section 125 cafeteria plan.

Because those dollars are now going toward an insurance premium instead of taxable wages, both you and your employees stop paying payroll taxes on that amount. Your employees receive benefit (claim) payments back through the plan each pay period, which means their take-home pay actually goes up. And your company saves on FICA for every enrolled employee.

The plans include real insurance — a fully insured accident or hospital indemnity policy with a licensed carrier that assumes the risk. This isn't a wellness app and it's not a reimbursement account.

What Employees Get:

Telehealth24/7 virtual doctor visits at no additional cost
Prescription SavingsDiscounted or no-cost prescriptions through the plan
Hospital & AccidentFixed cash payments if hospitalized or injured
Wellness & CoachingPersonalized health guidance, biometric screening, and in some plans, DNA-based insights
Higher Take-Home PayPre-tax structure means less comes out in payroll taxes each paycheck

These benefits layer on top of any existing health plan. Nothing changes about your current coverage.

Before/After Paycheck Comparison

Line ItemBeforeAfter
Weekly Gross Pay$1,000.00$1,000.00
Major Medical Premium-$0.00-$0.00
Additional Pre-Tax Deductions-$0.00-$0.00
Indemnity Plan Premium (pre-tax)-$0.00-$369.23
Taxable Income$1,000.00$630.77
Federal Withholding-$71.92-$27.62
Social Security-$62.00-$39.11
Medicare-$14.50-$9.15
State Withholding-$20.00-$12.62
Post-Tax Deductions-$0.00-$0.00
Post-Tax Income$831.58$542.27
Indemnity Claim Payment+$0.00+$307.68
Total Amount to Bank$831.58$849.95
Your employees receive benefit (claim) payments back through the plan, increasing their effective take-home pay.
+$18.39per week per employee
Tax Transparency Note

These numbers illustrate how a Section 125 voluntary benefits program can shift pre-tax dollars to reduce both the employee's taxable income and the employer's FICA obligation. Actual results depend on plan design, payroll structure, and employee participation. This is not tax advice.

Curious What This CouldLook Like For Your Business?

Use the estimator below to see projected savings based on your company size and average salary. These are estimates — your actual numbers depend on your specific payroll and plan design.

Avg Annual Salary$55K
$25K$150K
State (optional)
Number of Employees100–150
$16,830Estimated Annual Employer Savings
$168 per employee / year$25 est. per-paycheck employee gain
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Estimates based on FICA savings from Section 125 pre-tax benefit contributions. Actual results vary by plan design and payroll structure.

Common Situations We Help With

Benefit Match Center Serves Companies With 30 to 10,000+ Employees Across Every Industry. Here's When Employers Typically Come To Us:

You've Been Pitched A Section 125 Program And Want To Know If What You're Hearing Is Accurate
You Want To Offer Stronger Benefits But Can't Absorb The Cost Of Traditional Group Health
Your Attorney Or CPA Has Raised Concerns About A Vendor And You Need An Objective Second Opinion
You Already Have A Program In Place But Aren't Sure Your Current Vendor Is Compliant Or Competitive
You're An HR Manager Fielding Questions About These Programs And Need An Objective Resource
You Walked Away From A Pitch Before Because Something Felt Off — And You Want To Revisit It With Someone You Trust
We ChoseThe Longer Road

We've Known About Section 125 Savings Programs For A Long Time. We Didn't Start Offering Them Until We Found Partners We Could Stand Behind.

We Spent Over A Year Evaluating Vendors, Reviewing Compliance Structures With Attorneys, And Watching How The IRS Treated These Programs Before We Brought Anything To Market. We Turned Away Vendors That Couldn't Meet Our Standards — Including Several That Were Popular In The Market But Didn't Hold Up Under Scrutiny.

What We Require From Every Vendor On Our Platform

Fully Insured:Real Insurance With A Licensed Carrier And Genuine Risk Transfer. No Level-Funded Or Self-Funded Structures.
Compliance-Backed:Independent Legal Review. Plan Design Aligned With Sections 125, 105(B), And 213(D) Of The IRS Code.
Employee Education:Multi-Week Onboarding With Direct Employee Communication. Spanish-Language Support Available.
Transparent Pricing:No Hidden Fees. Clear Admin Costs. No Surprises.
Operational Support:Payroll Integration, Enrollment Management, And Ongoing Administration That Doesn't Become A Second Job For Your HR Team.

There Is No Cost To Use Benefit Match Center. We're Compensated By Participating Carriers, But Carrier Fees Never Influence Which Plans We Recommend. Matching Is Based Solely On Fit.

Let's Start With Your Situation

Tell us about your company and what's important to you. A benefits strategist will reach out within one business day to schedule a no-obligation consultation.

Part 1: Company Info

Currently Offer Benefits?

Part 2: What Matters Most (Drag-to-Rank)

Employer Priorities (rank what matters most to your business):
Reducing payroll taxes1
Lowering healthcare renewal costs2
Improving employee retention3
Offering competitive benefits on a budget4
Hold and drag to reorder
Employee Priorities (rank which benefits matter most to your team):
Telehealth1
Prescription benefits2
Hospital or accident coverage3
Biometric screening / wellness coaching4
Hold and drag to reorder

Part 3: Contact Info