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The Role of Section 125 in Payroll Pre-Tax Deduction Strategies

For employers looking to enhance benefits without increasing costs, Section 125 payroll deductions offer an immediate advantage. But Elevate+ goes further. This isn’t just about leveraging Section 125, it’s about combining it with two powerful programs: a fully managed Preventative Care Management Plan (PCMP) and a Specialized Insurance Medical Reimbursement Plan (SIMRP).

The result? One of the most compliant, benefit-rich programs available to employers and their teams rolled out in 30–45 days, with no out-of-pocket cost.

What Is Section 125?

Section 125 of the IRS tax code allows employees to make pre-tax contributions toward eligible benefits. Rather than pay for things like health insurance or medical expenses with post-tax income, those dollars come out before taxes are calculated. That means:

  • Lower taxable income for employees

  • Reduced FICA and FUTA liabilities for employers

  • A smarter way to offer benefits without raising wages

But Elevate+ doesn’t stop at Section 125 payroll deductions. It turns those tax savings into something much bigger.

How Elevate+ Turns a Good Plan Into a Great One

Elevate+ is not a standard Section 125 plan. It’s a fully integrated, automated system that connects:

  • Section 125 Payroll Deductions

  • Preventative Care (PCMP)

  • Medical Reimbursements (SIMRP)

Together, these three elements form a robust wellness and compensation strategy that delivers value for both employers and employees.

Section 125 Tax

Why It Matters for Employers

Running a business in 2025 means doing more with less. Elevate+ helps you meet rising benefit expectations without touching your P&L.

Here’s what Elevate+ brings to the table:

  • $600/year savings per W2 employee

  • 5–10% reduction in total healthcare costs

  • No out-of-pocket cost to implement

  • Reduced medical claims ($1,400 savings over 3 years)

  • 30–45 day automated rollout

  • Boosted retention and employee satisfaction

All this happens without additional overhead, complex integrations, or manual admin. Elevate+ integrates directly into your payroll system, taking the friction out of pre-tax deductions and benefits delivery.

Employees See the Difference Too

While payroll tax savings are a win for the company, what makes Elevate+ stand out is how it impacts real employees and their families.

Here’s what employees enrolled in Elevate+ receive:

  • 3–4% increase in net pay (~$100/month)

  • $0 copay 24/7 Telemedicine (doctors, nurses, mental health support)

  • Spousal and Dependent Coverage at No Extra Cost

  • Access to Mayo Clinic programs and health dashboards

  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including couples counseling

  • Addiction recovery and stress reduction tools

  • Health vitals facial scan & digital health monitoring

  • $0 copays across the board, even for prescriptions

Every feature is built around accessibility, family care, and preventative health, a true 360° support plan at no cost to the employee or employer.

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Why Section 125 Alone Isn’t Enough Anymore

Traditional Section 125 plan benefits reduce tax burdens. That’s helpful, but limited.

What Elevate+ does differently is layer these tax savings into a fully managed benefits ecosystem, one that provides preventative care, smart reimbursements, and next-gen health tools without increasing taxable income or cost.

And importantly, it’s fully compliant, audit-ready, and completely automated.

The Results: A Quick Snapshot

Feature Traditional Plan Elevate+
Payroll Integration Manual Automated & Seamless
IRS Compliance Management Your burden Built-in & Monitored
Net Pay Increase for Employees Minimal Up to $100/month
Employee Family Coverage Optional or Limited Included for Dependents
Admin Time & Complexity High Extremely Low

Why Employers Are Choosing Elevate+ in 2025

It’s no secret that keeping employees happy and healthy has become harder in today’s workplace. With rising health care costs and teams spread out across remote, hybrid, and in-person setups, traditional benefits packages just don’t cut it anymore.

That’s why more employers are moving to Elevate+.

It’s not just a benefits plan, it’s a full system that helps companies take care of their people without draining the budget. Over 50,000 employees are already enrolled, and that number grows every week. Why? Because Elevate+ delivers real value.

Employers are seeing better morale across teams, fewer sick days, and higher retention. The plan gives employees access to everything from 24/7 virtual care to family coverage with $0 copay and all of that comes at no cost to the employer.

In a competitive hiring market, Elevate+ makes you stand out. And here’s the best part: it’s fast. Most companies are fully onboarded in 30–45 days.

If you’re looking for a way to offer more without spending more, this is it. Elevate+ works with your payroll system, requires no upfront investment, and starts delivering results almost immediately.

Section 125

Payroll Strategy Meets Real-World Wellness

When you think about payroll deductions, you might think of paperwork, compliance, and maybe a few small savings.

Elevate+ changes that.

By utilizing Section 125 alongside PCMP and SIMRP, Elevate+ turns tax-advantaged deductions into a full-fledged health and wellness strategy, one that works for employers and employees alike.

It’s fast, smart, and built for today’s workforce.

Ready to Learn How Elevate+ Can Help Your Team?

Book a 10-minute consultation today and discover how Elevate+ can save money, boost net pay, and deliver real care, without additional costs.

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