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New HSA, FSA, 401(k) Contribution Levels Set

InterWest Insurance Services

The IRS has released the 2023 maximum contribution amounts for health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts. The changes, which the IRS releases in November each year, will affect contribution limits for HSAs, FSAs and 401(k) and other retirement accounts. Retirement plan maximums.

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What You Need to Know About Health Savings Accounts

Benefit Resource Inc.

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are tax-advantaged accounts that allow you to pay for medical expenses now and in the future. Whether you already have an HSA or are looking at this account for the first time, BRI is here to share why we love this account so much. HSAs Are Not Use-It-Or-Lose.

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HRA vs. HSA: What you need to know

WEX Inc.

Health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs) are great tools for you and your employees to save money, and for your employees to prepare for potential medical expenses. For employers, HRAs or HSAs come with perks, including tax savings and increased employee retention.

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HSA vs. FSA: See how you’ll save with each

WEX Inc.

Participating in a health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA) is a great way to save money. Health savings account An HSA is an individually owned benefits plan funded by you or your employer that lets you save on purchases of eligible expenses.

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Spread the Word About Additional HSA Contributions

InterWest Insurance Services

If you have staff with health savings accounts, they still have until April 15 to make additional contributions to their accounts if they want to reduce their tax bills for last year. HSAs allow your employees to put away funds to pay for future medical expenses. Not everyone is eligible to participate in an HSA.

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How HSAs can transform retirement planning and your common questions

WEX Inc.

And it’s a solution you might already be offering: the health savings account. These accounts provide another way for your employees to diversify their efforts to prepare for retirement. Withdrawals for HSA eligible medical expenses are tax-free. IRS Publication 969 outlines health savings accounts.

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Worker Enrollment in HDHPs falls

InterWest Insurance Services

It hurts even more if they haven’t funded their health savings account (HSA), which often happens. Additionally, if paying for medical costs becomes a burden, employees may forgo necessary care, likely worsening any conditions they are dealing with, which can affect their productivity at work as well.

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