How can I manage, update, and confirm my company’s 2026 allowances for Take Command?
Managing and updating your company's allowances for 2026 in Take Command involves understanding the renewal process, timing for updates, and how to ensure your changes are implemented correctly. Below, you'll find a detailed guide to assist with these tasks.
Overview of Allowance Management in Take Command
Allowances play a critical role in determining the financial allocations for your employees' benefits. Each year, allowances may need adjustments to match updated plan rates or organizational goals. These updates can be made during renewal periods, with support from the Take Command team.
Key Steps for Updating 2026 Allowances
1. Reviewing Allowances in Renewal Documents
Renewal documents, which include detailed information on fees and allowances, are typically generated around mid-October. These documents provide insights into the current setup and offer a basis for requested adjustments. After reviewing the documents, you can submit updates via the same conversation thread to enable the support team to process them.
2. Updating Allowances in Take Command
To update allowances for 2026, log in to your Take Command account dashboard and use the controls at the top of the page.
Alternatively, work directly with the Support team by providing new allowance base rates for each employee class (e.g., Base single, Base couple, Base children, Base family). The team will ensure accurate adjustments to your account.
Timeline for Renewals and Allowance Updates
Mid-October: Renewal documents are released, enabling you to review and submit changes.
November (Open Enrollment): Updated fees and plans for the upcoming year are officially released. This marks the optimal time to finalize allowance adjustments.
Auto-Renewal and Allowance Adjustments
For auto-renewing plans, allowances for 2026 will remain the same as the previous year unless updated. Once new plan rates are released, you can decide whether changes are necessary and submit updates accordingly. The Support team is available to assist in implementing these changes.
Confirmation of Allowance Updates
Once your requested updates are submitted, the following steps occur:
You will receive an initial email confirmation that your request was received.
Upon updating the allowances, a follow-up email will confirm the changes. This ensures that adjustments are completed correctly.
Additional Considerations
Allowance Tiers: Allowances are allocated according to employee classifications and selected enrollment types, such as Employee Only, Employee + Spouse, Employee + Children, and Family. These classifications help customize contributions to match employee needs.
By following these steps and working closely with the Take Command Support team, managing your 2026 allowances can be a streamlined and efficient process.