Accounts for Emergency Funds

Accounts for emergency funds as workplace benefit programs help employees build easily accessible cash reserves for unexpected expenses like medical bills, job loss, or urgent home repairs, often featuring automatic payroll deductions and employer matching contributions to encourage saving three to six months' worth of living expenses.
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Candidly

Candidly

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2016

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About Candidly

Candidly is an AI-driven student debt and savings optimization platform that addresses the full lifecycle of education expenses and empowers people to make simultaneous progress on paying down student debt and building wealth.

Candidly partners with leading employers, financial services companies serving the workplace like 401(k) and 403(b) recordkeepers, financial institutions, retirement plan advisors and more, to embed its experience anywhere a user works, banks, or experiences financial services. The platform supports flexible integration options including outlink, SSO, widget integration, and APIs that meet partners where they really are in resourcing, technical debt, and product resourcing/roadmap... Show More
SoFi

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Unexpected expenses such as car repairs, medical bills, or household repairs can derail employees’ financial well-being and impact their performance, attendance, and overall stress. As a result, employers are increasingly looking for ways... Show More
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SecureSave

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SecureSave helps people save for emergencies and makes sure they are prepared for life’s unexpected events. We do this by partnering with employers to easily add emergency savings accounts (ESAs) to their benefits... Show More
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SaverLife

SaverLife

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2001

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43

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About SaverLife

SaverLife (formerly EARN) is a nonprofit on a mission — to inspire, inform, and reward the millions of Americans who need help saving money. Through engaging technologies and strategic partnerships, we give working people the methods and motivation to take control of their financial future. Show More
BrightPlan

BrightPlan

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2016

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55

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9.5M Series A

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About BrightPlan

With BrightPlan, organizations can offer a seamless, integrated solution that delivers immediate and measurable benefits. Moving beyond the traditional 401(k) plan, this platform creates a truly global solution, offering every employee access to personalized financial wellness resources, no matter where they are located. Show More
DailyPay, Inc.

DailyPay, Inc.

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DailyPay makes it simple to adopt healthy savings habits with two savings options that will help employees start, build, and maintain their savings. Auto Save enables employees to build a strong savings safety... Show More
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Sunny Day Fund

Sunny Day Fund

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Our core business is an an out-of-plan emergency savings program & platform. This means our workplace saving platform sits outside of ERISA and is completely separate from your retirement account plan.
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FinFit

FinFit

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Founded

2008

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54

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7M Series D

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About FinFit

FinFit was established in 2008 and currently services over 500,000 organizations across the United States. As the most comprehensive employee financial wellness solution in the country, we believe we’re better together. We believe in the power of elevating all employees, and we believe everyone should have a seat at the table. At FinFit, we’re working to bridge the opportunity gap with equal access to services, products, and solutions to grant your workforce financial stability today, and financial security tomorrow. Show More
Prosperity Now

Prosperity Now

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1979

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Since 1979, Prosperity Now (formerly CFED) has been a persistent voice championing economic opportunity, innovating outside of and beyond existing systems to build power for all communities. We advance racial and ethnic economic justice by investing in bold new ideas, and we work deeply at both the grassroots and national level to impact the entire ecosystem. By setting goals for our economy and following through with targeted approaches based on need, we are equipped to drive forward and cement big structural solutions. Join Prosperity Now in creating a new, transformed economy that works for all of us. Visit us at... Show More
Freespira, Inc.

Freespira, Inc.

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2013

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30

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40M Angel Round

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About Freespira, Inc.

Recognizing the need for alternative and more condition specific treatments, many health plans are improving access and personalization to mental health solutions that impact overall spend while providing relief for members in less time. Freespira is a first-in- class FDA-cleared, medication-free digital therapeutic indicated for treatment of Panic Disorder and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Freespira addresses a common underlying physiological factor of panic attacks and PTSD symptoms, a hypersensitivity to carbon dioxide (CO2), which can lead to chronic respiratory dysregulation and bodily hypervigilance, a leading factor of panic attacks and PTSD flashbacks. Freespira normalizes CO2 and respiratory rates in... Show More
Inspira Financial

Inspira Financial

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An emergency savings fund (ESF) is a benefit offered by employers that allows accountholders to prepare for financial challenges through automatic payroll deductions. It provides quick access to funds during urgent situations and... Show More
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ZayZoon

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ZayZoon excels in supporting employees to build emergency savings. Their intuitive tools allow workers to access earned wages ahead of schedule, promoting responsible financial planning. This service is more than a convenience; it's... Show More
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Paytient

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2018

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73

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40M Private Equity Round

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About Paytient

Paytient is an employer-sponsored benefit that removes financial barriers to care while boosting retention, health equity, and financial wellbeing.

Here’s how it works—

Employers determine the credit allowance, max repayment terms, and approved spending categories: typically $500 to $2,000 for medical, dental, vision, pharmacy, mental health, and vet care. Max repayment terms range from 12-36 months.

Employees activate their card with NO CREDIT CHECK. Once approved, they have access to their virtual Visa card (a physical card follows by mail).

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SmartDollar

SmartDollar

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1991

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1,014

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About SmartDollar

Trusted by thousands of benefits teams and HR leaders across industries, SmartDollar empowers workforces to improve financial behaviors while increasing the utilization of other benefits like 401(k) plans.

SmartDollar equips employees with a structured, step-by-step plan to reach essential financial milestones—budgeting, paying off debt, saving for emergencies, and building wealth. Through an engaging digital platform, employees access interactive lessons, personalized tools like EveryDollar (a top-rated budgeting app), Ramsey SmartTax, and one-on-one financial coaching. Progress tracking and actionable resources make financial education approachable lead to lasting behavior change. Employers also gain access to anonymized engagement data to measure... Show More
Build as a Benefit

Build as a Benefit

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About Build as a Benefit

Build is a financial technology company that believes everyone should have the opportunity to improve their financial health. We’ve worked hard to provide you with access to credit-building products like the Build Credit Builder Loan, which will allow you to add positive credit history to your credit report while also building personal savings.* In addition, we give you access to articles and content that further educate you about personal finances.

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Thrive Flexible Matching

Thrive Flexible Matching

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TempoPay

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TempoPay offers employees a safe, affordable way to manage unexpected or high-cost healthcare expenses without financial strain. Provided at no cost to the employee, this program provides quick access to small amounts of... Show More
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HSA Bank, a division of Webster Bank, N.A.

HSA Bank, a division of Webster Bank, N.A.

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A benefit account for employers to help employees save for short-term unexpected expenses, recognizing that financial well-being starts with having funds set aside to cover those more immediate needs.

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medZERO

medZERO

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12/2021

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12

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8.5M Angel Round

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About medZERO

Our employer-sponsored platform, the medZERO spending account, provides benefits eligible employees instant access to funds to pay their out-of-pocket healthcare costs with no credit check, interest charges, or fees. Repayment is made through automatic payroll deduction. For users with Health Savings Accounts, medZERO payments are pre-tax allowing them to save up to 30% on all qualified medical expenses. Using medZERO, employees turn their out-of-pocket healthcare costs into manageable payments made over time. Show More
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an Employer-Sponsored Emergency Fund Account?

It's a workplace benefit that helps employees build accessible cash reserves for unexpected expenses through automatic payroll deductions, often with employer matching contributions.

Who is eligible to participate?

Eligibility varies by employer but typically includes all full-time employees after a waiting period (often 30-90 days). Part-time employees may also be eligible depending on company policy.

How do Contributions work?

You choose a fixed dollar amount or percentage to be automatically deducted from each paycheck and deposited into your emergency fund account.

Can I change my Contribution Amount?

Yes, most plans allow you to adjust your contribution amount during open enrollment periods or after qualifying life events. Some employers may allow changes at any time.

Are there Restrictions on when I can withdraw Money?

While these accounts are designed for emergencies, most don't restrict withdrawal purposes. However, some employers may require attestation that withdrawals are for qualifying emergencies.

Are Contributions tax-deductible?

No, contributions are typically made with after-tax dollars, meaning you've already paid income tax on the money.

Can I have both this Account and a Personal Emergency Fund?

Yes, many financial advisors recommend using employer-sponsored emergency funds as part of a broader emergency savings strategy.

How is this different from a Regular Savings Account?

Key advantages include automatic payroll deductions for consistent saving, potential employer matching, and dedicated purpose that reduces temptation to spend on non-emergencies.

What qualifies as an Emergency Expense?

Common emergencies include unexpected medical bills, major car repairs, home repairs, temporary job loss, or other urgent, unplanned expenses that would otherwise require debt.

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