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HRA vs. HSA vs. FSA comparison chart

PeopleKeep

Plans like health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs), health savings accounts (HSAs), and flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are all ABHPs that are growing in popularity. In fact, Willis Towers Watson’s Best Practices in Health Care survey reports 84% of employers offered an ABHP in 2019.

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IRS Announces 2019 Contribution Limits for Health Care FSAs and Qualified Transportation Plans

AssuredPartners

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The Open Enrollment 2019 Season is Coming (But Don’t be Afraid)

Corporate Synergies

Open enrollment 2019 has so many moving parts it may seem impossible to manage. Three words have the power to make the most experienced HR professional shudder— open enrollment 2019. It’s worth repeating: plan throughout the year for open enrollment 2019 in these four steps: 1. As Seen In. Review Trends and Projections ASAP.

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Protect Your Family: Get a Flu Shot with Your Tax-Free FSA Funds

Benefit Resource Inc.

According to estimates taken between October 1, 2019 to January 25, 2020, there have been approximately: 19,000,000 – 26,000,000 flu-related illnesses. Note that if you have a Limited Care Flexible Spending Account or a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, these accounts cannot be used to pay for the shot.

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5 benefits trends to watch in 2020

Benefit Resource Inc.

So, how will this affect tax advantaged accounts like Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts? In the coming years, it is likely that these accounts will incorporate wellness benefits. Instead of focusing on routine medicine, they take a step back to look at the entire person.

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IRS Announces 2020 Contribution Limits for Health Care FSAs and Qualified Transportation Plans

AssuredPartners

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Personal protective equipment: Buying masks and hand sanitizer?

Benefit Resource Inc.

” What you need to know: COVID-19 PPE items such as masks, hand sanitizer, and sanitizing wipes purchased on 1/1/2020 or later are eligible for reimbursement from Medical Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts. How does something become eligible? Good question. Eligibility is a fickle business.