Benefit Types Supported by 7shifts Payroll

Below is a reference guide to the benefit types supported by 7shifts Payroll, including definitions for each type and whether they are deducted pre-tax or post-tax.

Benefit Type  Description Deduction Type
125_medical A benefit belonging to a Section 125 Cafeteria plan that helps employees pay for qualified expenses related to medical care. Pre-tax
125_vision A benefit belonging to a Section 125 Cafeteria plan that helps employees pay for qualified expenses related to vision care. Pre-tax
125_dental A benefit belonging to a Section 125 Cafeteria plan that helps employees pay for qualified expenses related to dental care. Pre-tax 
125_disability A benefit belonging to a Section 125 Cafeteria plan that helps employees cover premiums related to disability insurance. Pre-tax
125_accident A supplemental benefit belonging to a Section 125 Cafeteria plan that helps employees cover costs for emergency treatment covering injuries. Pre-tax 
125_cancer A supplemental benefit belonging to a Section 125 Cafeteria plan that helps employees cover costs for financial or emotional support when dealing with cancer. Pre-tax
125_critical_illness A supplemental benefit belonging to a Section 125 Cafeteria plan that helps employees cover costs for life-changing illnesses and health events. Pre-tax
125_hospital A supplemental benefit belonging to a Section 125 Cafeteria plan that helps employees cover expenses not covered by major medical. Pre-tax
125_life A supplemental benefit belonging to a Section 125 Cafeteria plan that helps employees cover premiums related to life insurance. Pre-tax
125_medical_other A supplemental benefit belonging to a Section 125 Cafeteria plan that helps employees pay for qualified expenses related to medical care.  Pre-tax
401k A 401(k) plan is a tax-qualified, defined-contribution pension account that provides for pre-tax retirement savings. Pre-tax 
403b A 403(b) plan is a retirement savings plan available to qualified non-profit groups. It a tax treatment similar to a 401(k).  Pre-tax 
457 The 457 plan is a non-qualified, deferred-compensation retirement plan available to employees of government and certain non-profit organizations. Pre-tax 
roth_401k A Roth 401(k) plan is similar to the 401(k) plan, but where employees contribute post-tax funds and can withdraw tex free given certain criteria.  Post-tax 
roth_403b A Roth 403(b) plan is similar to the 403(b) plan, but where employees contribute post-tax funds and can withdraw tax free given certain criteria. Post-tax
roth_457 A Roth 457 plan is similar to the 457 plan, but where employees contribute post-tax funds and can withdraw tax free given certain criteria. Post-tax
fsa_medical A medical flexible spending account (FSA) is a tax-advantaged account that allows employees to pay for eligible medical expenses. Pre-tax
fsa_dependent_care A dependent care flexible spending account (FSA) is a tax-advantaged account that allows employees to pay for dependent care expenses.  Pre-tax 
hsa A health savings account (HSA) is a tax-advantaged medical savings account enrolled in a high-deductible health plan. Funds accumulate and can be used to pay for qualified medical expenses without tax liabilities. Depending on the health plan, this benefit can have a contribution limit of single or family. Pre-tax
simple_ira A Savings Incentive Match plan for Employees Individual Retirement Account (Simple IRA) Pre-tax
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