Guides & checklists

401(h) resources.

Practical guides and checklists for business owners, CPAs, advisors, and plan professionals.

401(h) Beginner Guide

A plain-English introduction to 401(h) retiree medical benefit accounts for business owners and advisors.

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401(h) Rules Checklist

Plan document, separate accounting, incidental-benefit, nondiscrimination, and funding — a structured checklist.

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CPA / Advisor Question List

Questions CPAs and advisors should ask before recommending a 401(h) strategy to an owner-client.

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Business Owner Readiness Checklist

A short self-assessment for business owners exploring whether a 401(h) sub-account may fit their plan.

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401(h) vs HSA vs HRA Comparison

A printable side-by-side comparison of 401(h) sub-accounts, HSAs, and HRAs.

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Retiree Medical Expense Planning Guide

A planning framework for thinking about retiree healthcare costs and possible funding vehicles.

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