1095-B tax forms
Tax form 1095-B provides proof that an employee and their family had health insurance during the year.
Beginning with the 2019 tax year, the government no longer requires tax form 1095-B to be filed with individual tax returns. This continues to be the case for the 2020 tax year. Therefore, a 1095-B will be provided upon request only.
If an employee would like a copy of their 1095-B, they may submit a request as follows:
- Call MESSA Member Services at 800.336.0013
- Send a secure message via their MyMESSA account
- Mail a request to MESSA, Attn: Member Services, 1475 Kendale Blvd., P.O. Box 2560, East Lansing, MI 48826.
If you, as an employer, need to request a copy of an employee’s 1095-B, call MESSA Group Services at 888.888.4167, ext. 7922.
Note: Employers are still required to provide employees with tax form 1095-C.
HSA monthly administration fee
MESSA ABC is a high-deductible health plan that saves you money through lower premiums and is MESSA’s only medical plan that is compatible with a tax-saving health savings account (HSA). As an extra benefit, on behalf of our members, MESSA pays the monthly HSA account administration fee assessed by our HSA partner, HealthEquity.
When a member moves from MESSA ABC to a different MESSA medical, or cash-in-lieu plan, they are able to keep their HSA to pay for medical expenses; however, the member is accessed a monthly administration fee when their HSA balance falls below $2,500.
MESSA user forum now available
MESSA is excited to announce the relaunch of our online User Forum. This easy-to-use tool provides employers the opportunity to connect, share and communicate with one another regarding topics in benefits administration and human resources.
When people are brought together in an online community to discuss new ideas or address problems, unexpected solutions often result. Your participation will help create a network of colleagues actively supporting one another.
The User Forum is monitored by MESSA staff to ensure quality content submitted by employers is appropriate. Posts will be published to the forum within 48 hours.
