WEX Inc.

MAY 8, 2023

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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WEX Inc.

AUGUST 2, 2023

A flexible spending account (FSA) allows participants to save money by setting aside pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible medical, dental , vision and dependent care expenses incurred by you, your spouse, or your eligible dependents. FSAs are an employer-owned account , and the IRS sets limits on annual FSA contributions.

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WEX Inc.

AUGUST 15, 2023

If you rarely require medical care and prefer to save on monthly premiums, a plan with a higher deductible and lower premiums might be suitable. On the other hand, if you anticipate regular medical visits, chronic conditions, or potential emergencies, a plan with lower deductibles and higher premiums may offer better cost protections.

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WEX Inc.

APRIL 12, 2023

Health saving accounts (HSAs) offer an excellent opportunity for participants to save money on healthcare expenses and for employers to support their employees’ wellness needs in a cost-efficient way. Also, employees can’t be enrolled in Medicare or be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s tax return.

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WEX Inc.

JANUARY 4, 2023

Health Savings Account (HSA) HSAs are individually owned accounts, so your HSA will stay with you no matter whether or how you qualify for COBRA. You are still eligible to participate and contribute to an HSA while on COBRA as long as: You’re enrolled in an HSA-eligible health plan (or high-deductible health plan ).

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Benefit Resource Inc.

MAY 2, 2023

Significant areas of focus are healthcare costs and pre-tax benefits. Offering pre-tax benefits First, if employee benefits aren’t already offered, employers can help alleviate the financial burden of healthcare costs for their employees by providing pre-tax benefits.

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Business Management Daily

APRIL 25, 2024

Taxable vs. Non-taxable Benefits are always tax-deductible, aren’t they? Employees can be taxed on some high-value benefits when they are considered part of the employee’s compensation package. These are small perks or gifts from employers that are so minor in value that it would be impractical to track them for tax purposes.

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Business Management Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Flexible Spending Accounts allow employees to set aside pre-tax dollars from their paycheck to use for medical or dependent care expenses. These funds are placed in an FSA account that employees can use to pay for eligible expenses. Copays, co-insurance, and deductibles for medical care. Healthcare FSA. Healthcare FSAs.

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Business Management Daily

OCTOBER 15, 2020

Employers can expect health benefit costs to rise 4.4% on average in 2021, compared to 2020, according to early results from the Mercer consulting firm’s National Survey of Employer-Sponsored Health Plans 2020. The wild card driving higher health benefit costs: The coronavirus pandemic.

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WEX Inc.

JULY 20, 2023

Deductible options The words “health”, “coverage”, “insurance”, and “deductible” were among the most frequent words to appear when participants were asked in our survey what was missing from their benefits. Specific responses included: “A lower deductible or copay options would be an improvement.”

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Griffin Benefits

DECEMBER 30, 2022

On nearly the eve of its expiration, Congress has extended the ability of high deductible health plans (“HDHPs”) to offer first-dollar telehealth coverage through plan years beginning before January 1, 2025. Making optional the requirement to report a value for amounts not applied to the deductible or out-of-pocket maximum.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

AUGUST 13, 2019

The term “high deductible health plan” has often carried with it a negative connotation for employees. According to a recent article from SHRM covering research from the Employees Benefit Research Institute (EBRI), enrollment in an HDHP promotes more conscious health care purchase decisions. Like this blog?

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Insperity

MARCH 12, 2024

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs) HSAs and FSAs can help employees better prepare for medical expenses and, in the case of HSAs, even help employees enhance their retirement savings. Funds can be withdrawn for non-eligible expenses, but they will be taxed.)

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Empuls

JULY 11, 2023

Alongside competitive salaries and career growth opportunities, companies are now offering a wide array of tax free or non taxable employee benefits to attract and retain top talent. In this blog, we will discuss tax free or non taxable employee benefits. In this blog, we will discuss tax free or non taxable employee benefits.

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WEX Inc.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

trillion spending bill also extended a provision that provided relief to health savings account (HSA) participants. HSA-qualifying health plans may continue to cover telehealth services on a pre-deductible basis through 2024. It is not legal or tax advice.

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WEX Inc.

JULY 24, 2023

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. HSA contributions made through payroll are not subject to the 7.65% FICA tax. Why HSAs for retirement planning? Yes,” Cook said.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JANUARY 26, 2022

Mental health issues have come to the fore during the COVID-19 pandemic, spurring employers to expect their group health plans to do more for their workers in this area. workers are increasingly having difficulties in paying for health care, particularly due to high copays, deductibles and other health plan cost-sharing elements.

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Griffin Benefits

JUNE 27, 2022

Tax treatment of abortion procedures: Under current federal tax law, medical services must be legal to be eligible for tax-free reimbursement. Employers should consult with experienced benefits advisors and tax counsel for specific guidance about questions related to the issues described above or other similar concerns.

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AssuredPartners

MARCH 8, 2017

The good news for many of our clients is that the Congress has listened to you and us as your brokers, consultants, agents and administrators. So, the tax exclusion for employer-provided plans remains in place. Here are Eight Key Provisions of the newly released plans: Cadillac Tax delayed until 2025. 5 pages - Ways and Means.

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