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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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Pre-Tax Benefits Explained Through Emojis ???????????

Benefit Resource Inc.

What is a pre-tax benefit account? A pre-tax benefit account allows you to set aside money from your paycheck before taxes to use for IRS-approved purchases. The items you can pay for through a pre-tax benefit account depends on which plan(s) you have. Health Savings Account.

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Employers ‘Unwavering’ in Providing Group Health Benefits: Research

InterWest Insurance Services

The poll of 26 health benefits decision-makers at large firms, carried out by The Commonwealth Fund and the Employee Benefits Research Institute (EBRI), found that despite rising premium and health care costs, they felt obligated to offer health insurance instead of shunting employees to exchanges.

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June HR Update

Higginbotham

The fees are reported and paid annually using IRS Form 720 (Quarterly Federal Excise Tax Return). However, a federal spending bill enacted at the end of 2019 extended the PCORI fees for an additional 10 years. However, a federal spending bill enacted at the end of 2019 extended the PCORI fees for an additional 10 years.

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Protect Your Family: Get a Flu Shot with Your Tax-Free FSA Funds

Benefit Resource Inc.

According to estimates taken between October 1, 2019 to January 25, 2020, there have been approximately: 19,000,000 – 26,000,000 flu-related illnesses. Here are some ways to use your funds: For deductibles, coinsurance, and copays when visiting your doctor. 8,600,000 – 12,000,000 flu-related medical visits. Already Have the Flu?

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How will you cover health care expenses in retirement?

Benefit Resource Inc.

If you are currently employed, there is one change you can make to start saving: Enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA). We’ll go over the three reasons why enrolling in an HSA might be the best option for you in order to save on health care expenses in retirement. The tax savings.

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HDHPs can cover more preventive services

Business Management Daily

An ounce of prevention may be worth a pound of cure, but up until this point, high-deductible health plans have been boxed in regarding tax-free reimbursements for most preventive care services or items. Reason: With certain exceptions, HDHPs can’t start reimbursing employees until they meet those high deductibles.