Blog: Cafeteria Plans

Cafeteria Plans:
What Is A Cafeteria Plan?3/15/2026

Generally speaking, Cafeteria Plans allow employees to pay their share of insurance premiums, certain out-of-pocket medical and dependent care expenses, and certain other benefits with pre-tax dollars versus paying these same expenses with after-tax dollars.

Thus, the employee saves federal income taxes and FICA taxes on the total amount paid through a Cafeteria Plan. And, in all states except New Jersey, the employee also saves state income taxes on that amount, as well.
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Cafeteria Plans:
Which Benefits Can Be Offered From A Cafeteria Plan9/20/2025

Which Benefits Can Be Offered In A Cafeteria Plan

The following benefits are permitted in a Cafeteria Plan:

The employee-paid share of premiums for employer-sponsored health plans
The employee-paid share of premiums for employer-sponsored individual accident plans such as hospital indemnity policies owned by the employee
The employee-paid share of premiums

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