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2019 Guide to Health Savings Accounts | benefitexpress

WEX Inc.

When it comes to managing employee benefits, employers are frequently turning to high-deductible health plans to help control costs. But managing – and keeping up with – HSA requirements has its difficulties. But managing – and keeping up with – HSA requirements has its difficulties.

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4 HDHP trends you don't want to miss

WEX Inc.

More employees are enrolling in a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) each year, including more than half of U.S. But there are still misunderstandings that exist among employees about the significant value of an HDHP (or HSA-eligible health plan) and how it compares to a traditional health plan.

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Employers ‘Unwavering’ in Providing Group Health Benefits: Research

InterWest Insurance Services

Large employers are unwavering in their plans to continue offering group health plans to their workers instead of funding individual reimbursement accounts that would allow them to shop for plans on government-run exchanges, according to new research.

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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. What employers are saying about employee finances and retirement? Can someone open an HSA without going through their employer?

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June HR Update

Higginbotham

However, a federal spending bill enacted at the end of 2019 extended the PCORI fees for an additional 10 years. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that the COVID-19 flexibilities for the Employment Eligibility Verification Form (Form I-9) will expire on July 31, 2023. February 2022 July 31, 2023 $2.79

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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. Problems for Employers. As Seen In. billion to $43.5

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CARES Act - Impact on HSAs, HCFSAs, and HRAs

AssuredPartners

Consumers may also receive reimbursement for OTC purchases through those accounts. This provision is effective for purchases made after December 31, 2019, and for reimbursements of expenses incurred after December 31, 2019. HSA participants are responsible for tracking their own reimbursements and spending habits.