Employee Benefits

Premium Only Plan (POP)

Help employees save on federal income taxes and health insurance costs while you save on FICA and FUTA payroll taxes with a Paychex Premium Only Plan (POP).

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How it Works

In combination with group health insurance, a POP pays a portion of employees' insurance premiums on a pre-tax basis, which reduces their taxable income and helps them save on FICA, federal, and (where applicable) state and local taxes. As a result, a POP reduces the income amount used to determine your payroll taxes as well. Learn more.

The Paychex POP

Paychex can help you establish and manage your POP by providing legal documentation, compliance testing, and regular status reports to keep your employees' accounts running smoothly. If you have questions, just call our toll-free support line and our POP experts will be glad to answer them for you.

Section 125 Plans

Also known as cafeteria plans, section 125 plans such as a POP or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)* are powerful tax savings tools.

Section 125 Plan Comparison
  POP FSA
Pretax premium payments
Yes
N/A
Pretax payment of qualified expenses** not covered by your benefit plans
No
Yes
Reduces employees' FICA, federal, and where applicable, state and local taxes
Yes
Yes
Reduces employers' FICA payroll taxes by effectively lowering employee taxable income
Yes
Yes
Can be integrated with Paychex Payroll for automated contribution deductions and simplified plan administration
Yes
Yes
A powerful tax incentive to help recruit and retain quality employees
Yes
Yes
Easy claim submission via secure website or mail
N/A
Yes
Optional reimbursement methods:
  • Direct deposit
  • Check signing and mailing
  • Paychex FSA Debit Card
N/A
Yes
Dedicated toll-free support line
Yes
Yes

* For applicable state legislation, consult your tax advisor.

** Medical, dental, and dependent care expenses, including co-payments, deductibles, and some over-the-counter medications

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