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The benefits of an HSA account

Higginbotham

Employers and employees alike are looking for ways to make health care more affordable. Some are turning to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). Although HSAs won’t work for everyone, the benefits of an HSA account make this an appealing option for some individuals. What is a Health Savings Account (HSA)?

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How to leverage a Lifestyle Spending Account in your benefits strategy

Higginbotham

According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), Lifestyle Spending Accounts are more common in Canada, but they’re starting to receive attention in the U.S., especially as employers look at options beyond standard benefits packages to help improve recruitment, retention and turnover. However, there’s a catch.

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What are fringe benefits? What employers need to know

Insperity

Some states may also tax fringe benefits, so be sure to check with your state tax authority before designing a fringe benefits package. Examples of taxable fringe benefits include: Non-business use of company cars Cash (bonus pay) Gym memberships Paid personal time off. Must all employees receive the same benefits?

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How do FSAs work? Understanding FSA programs

Higginbotham

FSA programs can be a good fit for many employee health benefit programs, but before being able to decide, you may have some questions – for example, how do FSAs work? Flexible Spending Account vs. Health Savings Account. Savings Accumulation Timeframe. Eligible Health Plans. Typical Rules.

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Don’t Let Rising Health Care Costs Sink Your Business

Insperity

While waiting for the Supreme Court decision, many employers find themselves trying to balance their employees’ needs with rising health care costs. Higher Deductibles. The single most popular way to manage the high cost of providing health care to employees is the use of high-deductible insurance , which continues to gain popularity.