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. 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.

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WEX Inc.

MAY 17, 2023

2024 HDHP minimum deductible and maximum out-of-pocket limits also are increasing. 2024 high-deductible health plan (HDHP) amounts and expense limits also increased. The 2024 HDHP minimum deductible is $1,600 for self-only coverage and $3,200 for family coverage. Be bold in support of your employees' retirement needs!

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Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Financial education + money management tools = reduced employees financial stress and anxiety. Of those, 57% expressed an interest in their employer providing them with financial education and advice. Education is an impactful way to enhance employee financial wellbeing, creating financial resilience amongst your workforce.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 3, 2023

A new study has found that individuals enrolled in high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) are more engaged than their traditional plan counterparts during open enrollment, spending more time on choosing plans and using employer-provided tools to help them make their choices. workers were enrolled in them.

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Money Talk

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Revisit Your Deductibles - Check with your insurance agent on policy premium costs and consider raising the deductibles on your policy (e.g., a $500 to a $1,000 deductible), however, only if there is significant savings. a $500 to a $1,000 deductible), however, only if there is significant savings. Do this (e.g.,

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Money Talk

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

A letter from the Social Security Administration (SSA) notifies beneficiaries of their expected benefit, including IRMAA deductions, if any. Three IRMAA Action Steps ¨ Reduce MAGI- MAGI is based on adjusted gross income (AGI) plus tax-exempt interest income and certain deductions that are added back. IRMAA seems very punitive.

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InterWest Insurance Services

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

That could include holding meetings for them to explain the basics of health insurance, particularly how plans with higher premiums will typically have lower deductibles and copays, while low-premium plans usually have higher deductibles and copays. How to review an Explanation of Benefits and medical bill for errors.

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Employee Benefits

JANUARY 17, 2024

The youngest may crave financial education, whereas those in their prime will be looking towards retirement. Financial education & money management Younger generations, especially those fresh out of school, college or university, need financial education most. There’s no one-fits-all approach to financial wellbeing at work.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

APRIL 4, 2024

These contributions are tax-deductible, and withdrawals for qualified medical expenses are entirely tax-free, making HSAs a powerful tax-efficient retirement savings tool. Lower healthcare expenses could potentially translate to reduced premiums for high-deductible health plans, saving your company money in the long term.

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Hppy

MAY 29, 2018

Employers have the responsibility to accurately calculate payroll deductions and pay employee benefits taxes. Payroll Deductions. There are some payroll deductions that are completely necessary and you must calculate them correctly. To help you to calculate your deductions you can use this payroll deductions online calculator.

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Money Talk

JANUARY 11, 2023

The easiest way to “pay yourself first” is to have savings deducted automatically from your paycheck through a 401(k) or other workplace savings plan. Pay Yourself First (PYF)- PYF treats savings with the same high priority as a mortgage, rent, or car loan payment. and the “Ballpark Estimate” calculator on the Web site www.asec.org.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

MAY 15, 2024

HSAs offer triple tax benefits: contributions are tax-deductible, funds grow tax-free, and withdrawals for qualified medical expenses are tax-free. Empowering Employee Education To fully leverage the benefits of HSAs, consider prioritizing education and communication.

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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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InterWest Insurance Services

JANUARY 18, 2024

With more than half of all private sector employees enrolled in high-deductible health plans , it’s important that employers have in place certain protocols to ensure that they are a success. Other voluntary benefits like critical illness insurance can fill in the gaps when employees have a high deductible.

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Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 31, 2023

The platform accepts payroll deductions on a regular basis (from as little as £25 per month) or from a lump sum (min £300) such as bonuses by using an open banking facility. It will enable employees to save in a flexible and tax efficient way, whilst also benefiting from our financial education and investment management expertise.

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Employee Benefits

MAY 22, 2024

The schemes helped employees learn how to manage their money better and some to save thousands of pounds through the Isa by utilising employer contributions.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MAY 18, 2023

A new study has found that people enrolled in traditional PPOs and HMOs are more satisfied with their plans than those who are enrolled in high-deductible health plans. The sticker shock that comes with paying for those deductibles is likely partly responsible for those feelings. If enrolled for one to two years, 44% were satisfied.

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InterWest Insurance Services

APRIL 27, 2022

The study reflects the increasing burden that health insurers’ policies for out-of-network care and higher deductibles are having on Americans, particularly those who are the most recent entrants to the job market.

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WEX Inc.

AUGUST 2, 2023

Unlike a medical FSA, a limited FSA can be paired with a health savings account (HSA) and a high-deductible health plan (HDHP). Combination FSA, which is a limited FSA that converts into a medical FSA once the IRS deductible is met. The information in this blog post is for educational purposes only.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 28, 2023

Employers are in a position to help employees stretch their wages further, educate them, and even consolidate debts. In this blog, we take a look at: the current climate, supporting your people, salary deduct schemes, and supporting mental health.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Understanding HSAs Health Savings Accounts are tax-advantaged savings accounts designed to help individuals and families with high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) cover medical expenses. Empowerment and Education: HSAs encourage employees to become more financially literate about healthcare costs and savings.

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HR Digest

OCTOBER 22, 2023

The plan’s popularity is also aided by the fact that the employers matching contributions to the plan are tax deductible, allowing both parties to make a useful contribution to the employee’s future. Some businesses offer sabbatical options to long-term employees, or flexible schedules and education assistance, just to name a few.

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WEX Inc.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

In the second blog post in our three-part series to educate first-time participants, we walk through a few factors you should consider when choosing among employee benefits accounts for the first time. To take advantage of an HSA, you need to participate in an HSA-eligible health plan (or high-deductible health plan).

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Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Launched this week and set to run until 2028, with break clauses at the end of years two and three, the managed service provision framework includes a fully managed service and individual services for employee benefit schemes, covering a range of salary sacrifice and voluntary deduction arrangements.

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WEX Inc.

OCTOBER 4, 2023

You must be enrolled in a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) to be eligible, which lowers you insurance premiums. Health savings accounts have a triple-tax advantage, meaning distributions for qualified medical expenses and investment returns are tax-free, and contributions are tax-deductible. When do I need access to my funds?

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Benefit Resource Inc.

MARCH 28, 2024

This includes copayments, deductibles, prescriptions, and more. Health savings accounts (HSAs): HSAs are available to those with qualifying high-deductible health plans (HDHPs). Contributions to an HSA are tax-deductible, and withdrawals for qualified medical expenses are tax-free.

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Higginbotham

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

To contribute to an HSA, you must enroll in a high-deductible health plan. If you have a high-deductible health plan, you must pay the deductible out-of-pocket before the plan starts covering its share of care costs – although the plan may cover certain preventative care costs before you meet the deductible.

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Employee Benefits

MARCH 13, 2024

While there are a range of models on the market, most providers offer EWA schemes free for employers, taking a transaction fee per use and generating income from other services, such as financial education. For global organisations, benefits professionals are advised to do their due diligence as regulations vary by region.

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Business Management Daily

APRIL 29, 2024

High-Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs) with Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) : HDHPs have lower premiums but higher deductibles compared to traditional health plans. Deductibles can be paid with tax-advantaged/tax-free spending accounts funded by employees and employers. Let IRS Publication 15-B be your tax guide to fringe benefits.

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HR Lineup

MARCH 13, 2022

However, the tax deduction is limited to a maximum of 25% of the total salary of the employees in this qualified employee benefit plan. As an employer, your contributions towards a qualified plan are tax-deductible. These tax credits come in handy in administration, especially on educating them about the plan. Hybrid plan.

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InterWest Insurance Services

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

This process, called steerage, if executed correctly can save the employee money on their deductibles, copays and coinsurance and help them get better overall care. Employers can help their employees by weaving in health and wellness education in their staff communications.

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Employee Benefits

AUGUST 14, 2023

Provided by Glasgow Credit Union, its Employer Partner scheme offers staff at both organisations access to competitively priced loans, savings and mortgage products via salary deductions at no additional cost. Joining Glasgow Credit Union’s Employer Partner scheme, for no cost, was an obvious choice to enhance our existing benefits package.

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WEX Inc.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Increasingly, employers are offering their employees both HSA-eligible health plans (or high-deductible health plans ) and traditional health plans. An informative blog , educational videos and savings and goal calculators make it easy for you to determine your plan elections.

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Genesis HR Solutions

JANUARY 30, 2023

Instead, take a look at the pros and cons, and then make an educated decision for your company. There are multiple tax breaks for an employer, including a $1,500 tax credit and tax-deductible employer match. Should you auto-enroll your employees into your company’s 401(k) program? What is automatic enrollment?

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Benefit Resource Inc.

OCTOBER 5, 2023

October 15th is National HSA Awareness Day and it’s the perfect opportunity to educate yourself, and others, about the many benefits HSAs provide. In order to open an HSA, you must be enrolled in a high-deductible health plan (HDHP). An HSA is a savings account that individuals can use to pay for qualified medical expenses.

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PeopleStrategy

OCTOBER 3, 2023

It starts with understanding your employees’ needs where they are in their lives and educating them on how you will meet their needs during open enrollment and beyond. Some employees may prefer comprehensive plans, while others may opt for high-deductible plans with health savings accounts (HSAs). Get your copy now.

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WEX Inc.

AUGUST 23, 2023

Examples of voluntary benefits are: Supplemental life insurance Critical illness Pet insurance Voluntary benefits are additional perks that an employer can offer at a discounted group rate, with the employee either fully or partially paying for the benefits through a payroll deduction. Check out our benefits trends report below!

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