b'ForinformationontheNTCA- funds are withdrawn to reimburse sponsoredplan,talkwithNTCAemployees for health care received assistantexecutivedirectorJimon the open market. Olsonat601.942.2996oremailSomeemployersuseHRAsto jim@tile-assn.com.self-insure a small portion of their For more information about thehealthcare,saysDuBois.They pros and cons of short term plansincreasetheirdeductiblestosave associationplans,visithttps:// on premiums, then give employees www.dol.gov/general/topic/associ- HRAfundstosupplementapor-ation-health-plans. tion, or all of the deductible.Despite all these changes in the Health reimbursementhealth insurance environment, the arrangements quest for affordability is not likely Finally,employersaretakingto end any time soon. Health care alookatanotheroptionbeingis expensive for most employers, promotedbytheTrumpadmin- saidDrew Altman,presidentand istration.HealthReimbursementCEOofKaiser.Findingtheright Arrangements(HRAs)aretax- insuranceremainsanongoing, shelteredaccountsfromwhichchronic headache.THE MOSTVALUABLEPROGRAM AVAILABLE FOR TILECONTRACTORS IN THE INDUSTRYParticipating manufacturers feel so strongly about the value NTCA provides that they are willing to offset your investment with more than three times your annual membership dues by offering free or discounted product vouchers. New and renewing NTCA Contractor members selectNTCAS$2,000 in product vouchers thatPARTNERINGare redeemed directly fromFOR SUCCESSthe manufacturer or throughPROGRAM participating distributors.Interested in joining, visit Manufacturers interested in the Partnering for Success program, please contact Jim Olson at TILE-ASSN.COM jim@tile-assn.comTileLetter | April 2020 41'