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A New Normal? Omnibus Bill Extends High Deductible Health Plan Telehealth Safe Harbor

Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

provisions make some significant changes for retirement plans , but CAA 2023 also extends the telehealth plan safe harbor for high-deductible health plans (“HDHPs”) that were first introduced in the 2020 CARES Act. Generally, a participant must pay their HDHP’s deductible before the plan can cover medical services.

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Congress Reopens Door For HSA With No-Deductible Telehealth, But With a Hole

Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

Effective April 1, 2022, high-deductible health plans can once again offer first-dollar coverage for telehealth and other remote services without making participants ineligible for health savings account (“HSA”) contributions.

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2025 HSA contribution limits increase to $4,300, $8,550

WEX Inc.

2025 HDHP minimum deductible and maximum out-of-pocket limits also are increasing. 2025 high-deductible health plan (HDHP) amounts and expense limits also increased. The 2025 HDHP minimum deductible is $1,650 for self-only coverage and $3,300 for family coverage. It is not legal or tax advice.

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What Is an Employee Benefits Consultant and What Do They Do?

Fringe Benefit Analysts

That is why many businesses rely on independent employee benefits consultants to guide them through the process of choosing competitive benefit packages that are cost-effective for all concerned. Once a plan is selected, a benefits consultant dispenses the chosen packages and manages the benefits going forward.

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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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Teladoc General Medical and Mental Health Consult Fees Increasing January 1, 2022

Employer Connection

Beginning January 1, 2022, the Teladoc ® consult fees for all self-funded plan designs will be: General Medical : $55/visit Mental Health Therapist: $90/visit Psychiatrist: $220/initial visit; $100/ongoing visit Dermatology : $75/online review (no change in the consult fee). To learn more about Teladoc, visit Teladoc.com.

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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. HDHP vs. PPO deductible Nearly two-thirds of large employers provide their employees with the choice of an HDHP and a traditional health plan , such as a preferred provider organization (PPO). It is not legal or tax advice.