LIFE PLANNING ACCOUNT (LPA)

A Flexible Wellness Benefit Your Employees Will Actually Notice.
Life Planning Accounts give employees a personalized, employer-funded spending account for the wellness categories that matter most to them — fitness, mental health, student loans, retirement, and more. You set the budget and approved categories. PTO Exchange handles everything else.
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WHAT IS AN LPA?

Not an HSA. Not an FSA. Something Better.
Life Planning Accounts are employer-funded wellness accounts — but unlike traditional spending accounts, you only pay for what employees actually use. No funds forfeited. No year-end budget surprises. And when paired with PTO Exchange, employees can fund their LPA using the value of unused earned time off — giving you a no-cost pathway to a premium benefit.
THREE LPA DIFFERENCE
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You control the categories.

Decide exactly which wellness plans are eligible — fitness, mental health, student loans, retirement, financial counseling, and more. Your culture, your priorities.

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You only pay for what'sused.

Unlike HSAs or FSAs with pre-fundedpools, LPAs are reimbursement-based.You're charged only when employees spend— making year-end budget managementsimple and predictable.

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Zero administrative burden.

Once categories are set, PTO Exchangemanages adjudication, compliance, andreporting. Pre-loaded debit cards are available for even faster access at point of purchase.

LPA SPENDING CATEGORIES
Built Around the Life Your Employees Are Actually Living.
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Fitness & Exercise

Gym memberships, yoga classes,athletic gear, and workoutequipment — because a healthyworkforce starts with accessiblewellness options.

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Mental Health & Wellbeing

Therapy sessions, meditation apps, stress management programs, and mental health counseling — supporting the whole employee, not just their physical health.

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Student Loan & Education

Loan payments, tuition reimbursements, and college savings plan contributions — helping employees invest in their futures without sacrificing their present.

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Retirement Planning

401(k), Roth 401(k), and financial counseling — giving employees near and far from retirement a meaningful path toward long-term security.

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Health Expenses

HSA contributions, nutritional counseling, supplements, and approved health-related purchases — bridging the gap between what insurance covers and what life costs.

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Charitable Giving

Donations to qualifying 501(c)(3) organizations — for employees who want their LPA to reflect their values, not just their needs.

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Emergency Fund

Approved hardship expenses andemergency cash access — givingemployees a financial safety net when the unexpected strikes.

HOW LPA EXCHANGE WORKS

Set It Up. Watch Financial Wellness Happen.

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Choose your pillars and reimbursement amount.

Work with your PTO Exchange implementation team to select approved spending categories and set your annual reimbursement budget per employee.

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Employees fund their LPA — their way.

Employees can draw from employer-provided LPA funds, or direct the value of unused earned PTO toward their account — combining both sources for maximum flexibility.

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PTO Exchange adjudicates, manages, and reports.

Submissions are reviewed against your approved categories automatically. Employees receive reimbursements or use pre-loaded debit cards. You receive clean, audit-ready reporting

CUSTOMER QUOTE

Trusted by Leaders. Backed by Results.
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PTO Exchange helped us reduce our PTO liability by over 30% in under 6 months — without adding any cost to the business. It’s one of the most impactful benefits decisions we’ve made.

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PTO Exchange helped us reduce our PTO liability by over 30% in under 6 months — without adding any cost to the business. It’s one of the most impactful benefits decisions we’ve made.

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PTO Exchange helped us reduce our PTO liability by over 30% in under 6 months — without adding any cost to the business. It’s one of the most impactful benefits decisions we’ve made.

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PTO Exchange helped us reduce our PTO liability by over 30% in under 6 months — without adding any cost to the business. It’s one of the most impactful benefits decisions we’ve made.

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PTO Exchange helped us reduce our PTO liability by over 30% in under 6 months — without adding any cost to the business. It’s one of the most impactful benefits decisions we’ve made.

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PTO Exchange helped us reduce our PTO liability by over 30% in under 6 months — without adding any cost to the business. It’s one of the most impactful benefits decisions we’ve made.

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PTO Exchange helped us reduce our PTO liability by over 30% in under 6 months — without adding any cost to the business. It’s one of the most impactful benefits decisions we’ve made.

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PTO Exchange helped us reduce our PTO liability by over 30% in under 6 months — without adding any cost to the business. It’s one of the most impactful benefits decisions we’ve made.

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Emma Parkar SEO Manager
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PTO Exchange helped us reduce our PTO liability by over 30% in under 6 months — without adding any cost to the business. It’s one of the most impactful benefits decisions we’ve made.

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Emma Parkar SEO Manager
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PTO Exchange helped us reduce our PTO liability by over 30% in under 6 months — without adding any cost to the business. It’s one of the most impactful benefits decisions we’ve made.

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Emma Parkar SEO Manager
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PTO Exchange helped us reduce our PTO liability by over 30% in under 6 months — without adding any cost to the business. It’s one of the most impactful benefits decisions we’ve made.

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Emma Parkar SEO Manager
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PTO Exchange helped us reduce our PTO liability by over 30% in under 6 months — without adding any cost to the business. It’s one of the most impactful benefits decisions we’ve made.

Ready to Add a Benefit That Employees Will Actually Use?

Life Planning Accounts are one of the fastest-growing benefits in Total Rewards — and PTO Exchange makes them simple to launch, easy to manage, and impossible to ignore at open enrollment.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Question

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What is a Life Planning Account?

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  • An LPA is an employer-funded wellness spending account. Employers define approved spending categories and a reimbursement budget; employees spend within those categories and are reimbursed — or use pre-loaded debit cards for eligible purchases.

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How is an LPA different from an HSA or FSA?

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  • Outside of a nominal one-time implementation fee, there is no ongoing cost to the employer for PTO Exchange. The platform is funded entirely through an IRS-required service charge paid by

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Can employees fund their LPA with PTO value?

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  • Outside of a nominal one-time implementation fee, there is no ongoing cost to the employer for PTO Exchange. The platform is funded entirely through an IRS-required service charge paid by

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Who handles administration?

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  • Outside of a nominal one-time implementation fee, there is no ongoing cost to the employer for PTO Exchange. The platform is funded entirely through an IRS-required service charge paid by