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For HDHPs, IRS Confirms Pre-Deductible COVID-19 Testing Coverage Will End Next Year

Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

In Notice 2004-23, the IRS identified screening services for several infectious diseases covered by the preventive care safe harbor. An HDHP may cover, on a pre-deductible basis, items and services that fall within the preventive care safe harbor without disqualifying the participant’s HSA contributions.

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Help Employees Understand the HSA Value Proposition

Corporate Synergies

Health savings accounts can be a good deal for employees. High deductible health plans (HDHPs) are on the rise as a growing number of employers turn to consumer-directed health plans to try to curb costs—the portion of employees enrolled in HDHPs rose from 26.3% HSA value isn’t always obvious. As Seen In.

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Employers: Help Your Employees Avoid HSA Challenges

Corporate Synergies

Health savings accounts are designed for the long term, but most employees use funds for current healthcare expenses. Health savings accounts (HSAs) continue to increase in popularity, but not without issues for both employees and employers. They need help overcoming HSA challenges. As Seen In.

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Speed Dating: Featuring all your favorite pre-tax benefits

Benefit Resource Inc.

We started a partnership back in 2004. As he mentioned, Fitz and I have been working together since 2004. Get to know the contestants better: Flexible Spending Account. Health Savings Account. If you leave your job. If that happens, I’m going to say that you left me, not that I left you. Nickname: 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. HSAs have been exempt from ERISA since the first accounts opened in 2004,” Cook said. “No