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title: KARE Savings
description: "## Overview This article will cover the details such as location of widgets, what is measured, and how savings are measured when comparing the costs of using KARE versus an in-house W-2 worker on overtime. [YouTube video player](https://www.youtube.com/embed/15dVu62mURc?si=AhaeRUQ5JwUaP4J6)   ##…"
url: "https://www.doyoukare.com/docs/communities/faq-community/kare-savings/"
updated: "2025-07-22"
category: "Community FAQ's"
tags:
  - Community
  - Data Center
  - FAQ
  - Financial
  - Invoices
---

# KARE Savings

## Overview

This article will cover the details such as location of widgets, what is measured, and how savings are measured when comparing the costs of using KARE versus an in-house W-2 worker on overtime.

[YouTube video player](https://www.youtube.com/embed/15dVu62mURc?si=AhaeRUQ5JwUaP4J6)

 

## Locations of Savings Data

Users can access savings data on the following pages:

- Shifts page (web and mobile)

![](http://www.doyoukare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/KARESavings_Shifts_1-e1724184968739.png)

![](http://www.doyoukare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/KAREsavings_shifts_2.png)

 

- Post a shift page (web and mobile)

![](http://www.doyoukare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/KARESavings_Shifts_3.png)

![](http://www.doyoukare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/KARESavings_shifts_5.png)

 

- Invoices page (web only)

![](http://www.doyoukare.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/KARESavings_shifts_4.png)

 

 ℹ️ Some users may not have access to the invoices page if permissions are disabled.

 

## What is Measured?

Widgets are embedded into important workflow areas to illustrate the estimated cost savings that a community can reach when utilizing KARE instead of an in-house W-2 worker on overtime. The locations described above contain different sets of data points that convey clear and quick interpretations about a community's financial standing within in a current month or year time range. The invoices page also contains a filter for license type and community (enterprise users only) for more precision.

- Shifts page - Displays the KARE savings versus overtime amount saved (for all license types)
- Post a shift page - Displays the estimated shift cost saving by using KARE instead of an employee on overtime
- Invoices page - Displays KARE savings versus overtime amount saved, total shifts worked, total expenses on KARE, and average expenses per hour

 

## How is Savings Measured?

Each data set is calculated in a different way, some more complex than others. Below, we'll detail how we come up with your numbers.

 

## KARE Versus Overtime Savings

To find the **total amount saved** using KARE versus employees on overtime, we find the **t****otal expense of having a W-2 employee on overtime**based on the shift length and subtract it from the **total expense of using KARE for a shift**.

 

To find the costs of having a W-2 employee on overtime, we use the following factors per hour:

- Average hourly cost of the employee license type in your market
- Premium overtime multiplier
- Payroll taxes (FICA, FUTA, SUTA)
- Workers compensation
- Paid time off
- Payroll fees

 

 

### Average Expense per Hour

This takes the **total expense on KARE**divided by the number of hours worked in a specific time frame. For therapy, assume 1 session = 1 hour.

 

### Total Shifts Worked

This includes all shifts that have been verified or paid by the community.

 

## Where do our W-2 employee costs come from?

To collect tax data, we look at a mix of sources to create the most accurate representation of costs.

- [FICA + FUTA rates](https://www.marketwatch.com/guides/business/payroll-tax-rates/)
- [Workers compensation rates](https://www.insureon.com/blog/compare-workers-comp-rates-by-state)
- [SUTA averages](https://www.paycom.com/resources/blog/suta-taxes-heres-what-you-need-to-know/)
- [Paid Time Off](https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/ecec.pdf)
- [Payroll costs](https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/payroll-cost/)

 

## Who can I contact about my savings?

While we are confident that the costs of using KARE will be exponentially lower than using in house employees on overtime, there may be a few cases where savings amounts are not where you expect. In this case, we encourage you to reach out to our account executives to discuss why. To request a call, please visit [link to book a time with AE].

 

## Need Help?

Our KARE Support Team is here for you:

- **General Support****:**  [(832) 380-8740](tel:8323808740)
- **In-App Messaging:** Available daily in the KARE app.
- **Email:** [herosupport@doyoukare.com](mailto:herosupport@doyoukare.com)

We will get back to you as quickly as possible.

 

### Additional Resources

[KARE Contact Schedules](https://www.doyoukare.com/docs/non-knowledgebase/uncategorized/kare-contact-schedules/)

[Billing for Communities](https://www.doyoukare.com/docs/non-knowledgebase/uncategorized/billing-for-communities/)