BerniePortal

JULY 14, 2021

When an organization renews health plans in the middle of the year, employees might worry that their deductible will reset. It’s an understandable worry; if they’re close to meeting their deductible and have to start all over again, it could impact their medical decisions and their financial health.

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InterWest Insurance Services

DECEMBER 14, 2022

As many as 9 million surprise medical bills have been prevented since January 2022 due to the impact of the No Surprises Act, according to a new report. This is the first data that indicates the law, aimed at eliminating surprise medical billing for insured patients getting emergency treatment, is working. The No Surprises Act.

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Stratus.HR

JUNE 11, 2021

High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) are growing more and more popular each year. Well, there’s a flipside of HDHPs and HSAs that includes a higher deductible and added out-of-pocket costs. As you may already know, any qualified medical expense can be paid for with your HSA dollars.

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Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

JUNE 27, 2023

As a reminder, if an HDHP covers medical items and services before the participant satisfies the IRS minimum deductible (self-only or family), that coverage may disqualify the participant’s HSA contributions. Can an HDHP continue to provide pre-deductible coverage of COVID-19 testing and treatment without impacting HSA eligibility?

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InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 4, 2022

While health savings accounts have grown in popularity, you can only offer them to employees who are enrolled in high-deductible health plans. Employers fund these accounts, which reimburse your staff for qualified medical expenses and, in some cases, insurance premiums. Qualified medical expenses. How HRAs work.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

APRIL 18, 2023

The cost of healthcare can be daunting, especially for those who do not have adequate insurance coverage or savings to cover medical expenses. Fortunately, there are ways to increase your financial well-being through medical savings. How Do They Help with Medical Savings? What is an HSA? What is an FSA?

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Snell & Wilmer Benefits

JANUARY 24, 2023

If you sponsor a high deductible health plan (“HDHP”) and have been tracking telehealth relief, your head may be spinning and rightfully so! The relief allows, but does not require, HDHPs to provide telehealth and other remote care services on a pre-deductible basis without making participants health savings account (“HSA”) ineligible.

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WEX Inc.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Did you recently elect to participate in a medical flexible spending account (FSA) ? If you’re a first-time medical FSA participant, you may not be familiar with FSA definitions and rules. We’ve provided a list of the top things a first-time medical FSA participant should be aware of in order to take full advantage of their FSA.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MAY 16, 2024

After enrollment in high-deductible health plans soared during the last decade, 2022 marked the first year that enrollment in these plans fell among American workers since 2013, according to a new report by ValuePenguin. And if they have a medical emergency, they may have to take on debt to pay for the care.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JANUARY 4, 2023

The 2023 spending bill signed into law on December 29th includes extending pre-deductible telehealth services coverage. WHAT IS PRE-DEDUCTIBLE TELEHEALTH COVERAGE? Pre-deductible telehealth coverage allows HSAs-qualifying high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) to cover telehealth and remote-care services on a pre-deductible basis.

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WEX Inc.

APRIL 25, 2024

High-deductible health plans (HDHPs) have become increasingly popular over the last few years by offering unique features and benefits that appeal to many individuals and families. An HDHP is a type of health plan characterized by its higher deductibles and typically lower premiums compared to traditional health plans.

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Money Talk

MARCH 4, 2022

Increased Standard Deduction - Taxpayers age 65+ (and those who are blind) get an increased standard deduction on federal income taxes. For singles in 2022, the standard deduction is $14,700 ($12,950 + $1,750 additional for age 65+). Qualified unreimbursed medical expenses that exceed 7.5%

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JUNE 20, 2019

Not all payroll deductions are created equal. Some people (although not many) may engage in a heated debate on the value of pre-tax deductions vs. post-tax deductions. Colleagues (even in our own organization) have asked “Why do we need post-tax deductions?” What is a pre-tax deduction?

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Snell & Wilmer Benefits

JANUARY 24, 2023

If you sponsor a high deductible health plan (“HDHP”) and have been tracking telehealth relief, your head may be spinning and rightfully so! The relief allows, but does not require, HDHPs to provide telehealth and other remote care services on a pre-deductible basis without making participants health savings account (“HSA”) ineligible.

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PeopleKeep

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Many small organizations we talk to want to know more about the tax deductibility of medical premiums. This article discusses when medical premiums are eligible pre-tax as opposed to after-tax.

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PeopleKeep

APRIL 30, 2020

What are Medical Reimbursement Plans? Medical reimbursement plans are IRS-approved health plans that allow for tax-free reimbursement for medical expenses. Medical reimbursement plans can be used alongside a group health insurance plan. Different Approaches to Medical Reimbursement Plans.

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The Workcomp Writer

JUNE 29, 2023

It is axiomatic in American jurisdictions that an employer and/or carrier is entitled to reimbursement for its workers’ compensation outlay, including medical expenses, if the injured employee recovers from a negligent third party [see Larson’s Workers’ Compensation Law , § 117.01 EME expense. Code Ann. §

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Money Talk

MARCH 22, 2023

I recently attended a NY Public Library webinar about tax planning and below is a summary: Standard Deduction - 2023 saw the largest ever automatic adjustment to standard deductions since indexing was introduced in the 1980s. A larger standard deduction means that taxpayers can shelter more income from income taxes.

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Money Talk

MAY 18, 2022

Since there is no longer a non-itemizer’s charitable deduction in 2022 and only about 10% of tax filers itemize, you’ll probably have fewer receipts to save. The 2022 standard deduction is $12,950 for individuals ($14,700 age 65+) and $25,900 for married filing jointly ($28,700 if both spouses are age 65+).

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Benefit Resource Inc.

OCTOBER 17, 2023

This new platform helps protect cardholders’ medical data and monitors their medical claims for potential errors, fraud, and overbilling. More than 60% of bankruptcies are directly caused by medical expenses (Source: RetireGuide ), and up to 80% of medical bills contain errors (Source: The LBL Group ).

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Griffin Benefits

JULY 30, 2021

With over half of today's workforce enrolled in high-deductible health plans (51%), a majority of insured individuals are now on the hook for deductibles of at least $1,400. In a future post, we'll offer tips on how to save money on common medical procedures. Please share this information with your workforce.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 7, 2024

HSAs allow your employees to put away funds to pay for future medical expenses. Usually, these accounts are funded with pre-tax deductions from your employees’ paychecks, but if they didn’t max out their contributions last year, they still can do so up until the tax-filing deadline.

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Money Talk

APRIL 14, 2022

Here are 12 tax topics to consider: Itemized Deductions- Only about 10% of taxpayers can itemize since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act went into effect in 2018. Absent catastrophic medical bills or a natural disaster declared by the U.S. President, most people can’t itemize without a plan. 401(k), 403(b), 457, TSP).

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Taxes Family and Medical Leave Act 401(k) Deductions 188

PeopleKeep

OCTOBER 26, 2020

A high deductible health plan (HDHP) paired with a Health Savings Account (HSA) is growing in popularity because it allows employees to pay for medical expenses tax-free. The percentage of workers covered under HDHP plans has increased from four percent of all employer-sponsored health insurance plans in 2006 to 31 percent in 2020.

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WEX Inc.

MAY 2, 2024

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. Health reimbursement arrangement An HRA is an employer-funded benefits plan that employees use to save pre-tax dollars on medical costs.

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Money Talk

DECEMBER 16, 2021

This includes expenses for health insurance as well as deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance when medical bills occur. Hospitals often charge higher prices than free-standing radiology providers and other medical service providers. With high inflation currently, many families are closely examining their expenses.

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Money Talk

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Revisit Your Deductibles - Check with your insurance agent on policy premium costs and consider raising the deductibles on your policy (e.g., a $500 to a $1,000 deductible), however, only if there is significant savings. a $500 to a $1,000 deductible), however, only if there is significant savings. Do this (e.g.,

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WEX Inc.

AUGUST 15, 2023

Consider whether you typically have low or high medical expenses. If you rarely require medical care and prefer to save on monthly premiums, a plan with a higher deductible and lower premiums might be suitable. Learn more about HSA-eligible health plans (or high-deductible health plans ) in our graphic below.

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Money Talk

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Below are nine of my key take-aways from information that was provided about living well in later life and not running out of money during your lifetime: Medical Advances - Many of the leading causes of death today may no longer be as prevalent in another one or two decades due to medical research advances.

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InterWest Insurance Services

DECEMBER 29, 2023

Moreover, 25% of workers at small firms pay over $12,000 yearly for family coverage, excluding deductibles that are also often higher. Some 34% of workers in small firms have a family-plan deductible of at least $5,000, and it may be higher if multiple family members have to spend towards the deductible during the plan year.

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WEX Inc.

AUGUST 2, 2023

A flexible spending account (FSA) allows participants to save money by setting aside pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible medical, dental , vision and dependent care expenses incurred by you, your spouse, or your eligible dependents. Or check out this episode of Benefits Buzz to learn eight things you should know about medical FSAs.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MAY 23, 2024

Part B covers two types of services: Medically necessary services: Services or supplies that are needed to diagnose or treat your medical condition and that meet accepted standards of medical practice.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JANUARY 18, 2024

With more than half of all private sector employees enrolled in high-deductible health plans , it’s important that employers have in place certain protocols to ensure that they are a success. HSAs are tax-advantaged accounts that allow enrollees to save up to pay qualified medical expenses.

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WEX Inc.

OCTOBER 4, 2023

You must be enrolled in a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) to be eligible, which lowers you insurance premiums. Health savings accounts have a triple-tax advantage, meaning distributions for qualified medical expenses and investment returns are tax-free, and contributions are tax-deductible. Can I have both an FSA and an HSA?

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Benefit Resource Inc.

DECEMBER 8, 2023

The idea was to combine a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) with a tax-advantaged savings account, allowing individuals to set aside pre-tax dollars for qualified medical expenses. Contributions are tax-deductible, earnings grow tax-free, and withdrawals for qualified medical expenses are also tax-free.

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WEX Inc.

MAY 8, 2023

More employees are enrolling in a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) each year, including more than half of U.S. HDHP vs. PPO deductible Nearly two-thirds of large employers provide their employees with the choice of an HDHP and a traditional health plan , such as a preferred provider organization (PPO).

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Benefit Resource Inc.

APRIL 4, 2024

Understanding HSAs HSAs are tax-advantaged savings accounts designed to help individuals save for medical expenses. These contributions are tax-deductible, and withdrawals for qualified medical expenses are entirely tax-free, making HSAs a powerful tax-efficient retirement savings tool. Why Should Employers Care?

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