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Waiving HDHP Deductibles Has Little Effect on Premiums, Study Says

InterWest Insurance Services

Employers who offer health savings account-eligible high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) to employees can significantly expand pre-deductible coverage for certain drugs used to manage chronic conditions — with only a tiny effect on premiums. no deductible and no coinsurance), the net impact on premiums was an increase of 4.7%.

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Utilizing Pre-Tax Benefits to Prioritize Health in 2023

Benefit Resource Inc.

The money set aside in your FSA is deducted from your paycheck each month before taxes are taken out so you get an immediate tax savings on every dollar contributed. Employers typically fund HRAs with employer contributions which are excluded from employee wages and not subject to payroll taxes. How Employers Can Help.

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Employers Expect Higher Premiums, Little to No Cost-Shifting

InterWest Insurance Services

Employers who were surveyed for a new report expected that group health insurance premiums would increase 5.4% In fact, 64% of large employers (with 500 or more workers) plan to enhance their health insurance and well-being benefits to stay competitive for talent and to keep their staff happy, Mercer found. copay plan). copay plan).

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Ten Upsides of Inflation

Money Talk

Not surprisingly, much of the news was negative; e.g., soaring prices for food, gas, utilities, cars, insurance, and more. Increased Savings Contribution Limits - Maximum limits for employer retirement plans (e.g., Standard Deduction - The amount of income taxpayers can shelter from income taxes rises with inflation (e.g.,

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Make the Most of Free Money

Money Talk

Employer Match- This is money contributed to employees’ retirement savings accounts to match what they save. Tax Refund Adjustments - Sometimes people miss a tax credit, deduction, or adjustment and need to file an amended tax return. Someone charging $50,000 in a year on a 2% cash-back card would earn $1,000!

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First-time HRA Account? How to avoid over-utilization and misuse

Benefit Resource Inc.

An HRA Account is an employer-funded account set up to assist employees with out-of-pocket medical expenses. Unfortunately, too often, neither of these things happen and employers see over-utilization and misuse of HRA funds by employees. Option 1: Add a deductible to the HRA. This strategy promotes longer range thinking.

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“Can I Deduct Medical Expenses Not Covered by My Insurance Plan?” – Answer Inside

CorpStrat

What if we told you there was a way you can deduct all of the medical expenses that are not covered by your insurance plan. We’re talking about things like deductibles, co-insurance, doctor visits, doctor’s who don’t take insurance, eyeglasses, therapy, etc. Doesn’t that sound interesting? Sole Proprieters.