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Celebrating 20 Years of Health Savings Accounts

Benefit Resource Inc.

As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), it’s time to reflect on the transformative impact this financial tool has had on healthcare and personal finance. 20 Years and Counting Health Savings Accounts have come a long way since their inception 20 years ago.

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IRS Sets Health Savings Account Maximums for 2023

InterWest Insurance Services

The IRS has announced significantly higher health savings account contribution limits for 2023, with the amount increasing more than 5% for individual HSA plans. The IRS also announced rises in the maximum contribution amounts to excepted-benefit health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs). Excepted-benefit HRAs.

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Vision expenses piling up? Use your HSA or FSA

WEX Inc.

Visual health is a vital component of overall well-being, and unexpected eye-related expenses can put a strain on your finances. However, for participants of health savings accounts (HSAs) or medical flexible spending accounts (FSAs) , there are ways to alleviate the financial burden associated with vision-related costs.

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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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What is an HDHP?

WEX Inc.

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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Are sunscreen and other SPF products HSA and FSA eligible?

WEX Inc.

Sunscreen can cost as much as $40 a bottle, but did you know you can actually use your health savings account (HSA) or medical flexible spending account (FSA) funds on many SPF-related expenses? The temperature is rising and summer is right around the corner! How’s your sunscreen stock? It is not legal or tax advice.

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Flexible Spending Account Contribution Limit Climbs

InterWest Insurance Services

Also, employees will be able to carry over up to $640 next year into 2025 if they have funds left over in their account, if their employer allows it (it’s optional). Employees are not taxed on withdrawals from their account. That’s up $30 from this year. Up to $640 of the balance is rolled over to the next plan year.