Stratus.HR

JUNE 11, 2021

High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) are growing more and more popular each year. Well, there’s a flipside of HDHPs and HSAs that includes a higher deductible and added out-of-pocket costs. HSA as a Retirement Account. Do Your Homework.

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PeopleKeep

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

If you’re looking to supplement your organization’s group health insurance plan to help cover your employees’ out-of-pocket costs, you have two main options: Section 105 plans , such as the group coverage HRAs (GCHRAs), and Section 125 cafeteria plans , such as health savings accounts (HSAs).

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PeopleKeep

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

A health savings account (HSA) is an employee-owned account designed to set aside pre-tax money to pay for qualified medical expenses such as deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, and other out-of-pocket expenses included in IRS publication 502.

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Business Management Daily

APRIL 29, 2024

A good regular salary may have been enough years ago, back when government subsidies managed things like healthcare and retirement, but those programs have become less and less effective. Health & wellness Insurance plans are expensive, especially in the U.S. Most employees expect benefits. People want more.

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BerniePortal

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Of course, not all medical expenses are covered by an individual’s health insurance plan. A health savings account is an excellent employee benefit to accompany a high-deductible health plan, and account-holders should be encouraged to take advantage of these tax-free funds.

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PeopleKeep

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Employers offering a high deductible health plan (HDHP) have several ways to offset the higher out-of-pocket costs and make the benefit more meaningful for employees. One way is to offer a health savings account (HSA) alongside the HDHP. So how do you know if your HDHP is HSA-qualified?

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BerniePortal

MAY 11, 2021

The IRS recently issued new 2022 contribution limits for health savings accounts (HSA), which represent the total amount of tax-advantaged dollars that participants can deposit into these accounts. Find out what these limits are and how employers can alert employees about the changes.

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BerniePortal

JUNE 23, 2021

Changing life events in the middle of the year usually means changes to your health insurance plan. If an employee enrolls in a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) mid-year, how does that affect the amount they can contribute to their health savings account (HSA)?

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PeopleStrategy

JULY 8, 2019

According to a recent survey , 35 percent of employees don’t understand their healthcare coverage, and another 33 percent don’t understand their medical bills. And, sadly, almost two-thirds (62 percent) of survey participants said their employer is not a resource for healthcare-related questions.

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WEX Inc.

JANUARY 4, 2023

COBRA can provide important health insurance security when you’ve experienced job loss or another qualifying event. And election of COBRA can affect your ability to use the reimbursement accounts in which you were participating prior to your COBRA eligibility. You don’t have any disqualifying coverage (such as an FSA).

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Business Management Daily

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Employees get to select a new plan for their health insurance and opt into other employee benefits for the next year. This is generally the only time health coverage changes are allowed aside from onboarding or family changes (such as marriage, divorce, or the birth of a child). It’s almost that time of year again!

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Benefit Resource Inc.

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

With a pre-tax benefit, you’re able to deduct the cost of your benefits from your taxes before you calculate what you owe. There are several different types of pre-tax benefits that you may be eligible for, including Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Commuter Benefits.

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Business Management Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Many employees are coming to the end of the year and realizing that they still have a lot of money in their FSA accounts that they need to spend. They may also be questioning whether they have a need for an FSA and if so, how much they should choose to have deducted each month. Healthcare FSA. Healthcare FSAs.

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Best Money Moves

JULY 8, 2020

3 Health Insurance Benefits. Employers who don’t offer health insurance might want to reconsider and employers who do should audit their healthcare offerings to determine the out of pocket costs of deductibles, prescriptions, copays and then work with benefits brokers to provide better coverage. .

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JUNE 6, 2019

Screening mammograms are free through almost every insurance plan. From ACA marketplace insurance, to private and group health insurance. So it is subject to the typical insurance plan red tape. If you haven’t met your deductible, you will have to pay a portion of the cost-sharing based on your plan.

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Corporate Synergies

AUGUST 6, 2018

Educate employees on how to use these funds for current and future healthcare expenses. Health savings accounts can be a good deal for employees. Employers that have gone the HDHP route typically offer a qualified plan that includes a health savings account to help pay for qualifying medical expenses tax-free.

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Business Management Daily

APRIL 25, 2024

Taxable vs. Non-taxable Benefits are always tax-deductible, aren’t they? Always stay compliant with the laws governing mandatory benefits like minimum wage, paid time off, and healthcare. Employers can use this to their favor by distinguishing themselves as a desirable place to work. Legal requirements. Company culture.

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Genesis HR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Health Savings Account (HSA). Sometimes referred to in the same conversation as an FSA, an HSA is a savings account that lets employees set aside money on a pre-tax basis to pay for qualified medical expenses. An HSA can be used only if employees have a qualified High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP).

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JANUARY 3, 2022

Even with health insurance, labor and delivery can cost around $5,000, and without insurance, it can be upwards of $40,000. Fortunately, one great way to help with out-of-pocket costs is utilizing a Health Savings Account (HSA). Switch to a high-deductible health plan.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

OCTOBER 24, 2019

In other words, how to answer the question: “How do I make an informed healthcare decision that I won’t regret later?” But for those who don’t live in a daily world of healthcare jargon, what are out of pocket expenses? Type of Insurance Plan. Pre-tax Account You Can Enroll In*.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Health Savings Account. A Health Savings Account is the only pre-tax benefit account that offers a triple tax benefit. Additionally, unlike other pre-tax accounts, an HSA does not have a specific window in which funds must be used. Health Reimbursement Account.

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Business Management Daily

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

Someone definitely could view an employee benefits package that lacks health insurance or paid sick days as a reason to not accept an offer of employment. To aid in the decision-making process, though, here’s a closer look at various types of employee benefits : Health insurance. Health Savings Accounts.

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Genesis HR Solutions

MAY 23, 2023

Health Savings Account (HSA): An HSA is a savings account that lets employees set aside money on a pre-tax basis to pay for qualified medical expenses. Using untaxed dollars in an HSA to pay for deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, and some other expenses can lower overall health care costs.

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PeopleKeep

APRIL 30, 2020

There are a few different types of medical reimbursement plans including: Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs), Healthcare Reimbursement Plans (HRPs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), and Health Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs). Who May Contribute.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JANUARY 14, 2021

“ HIGH-DEDUCTIBLE health plan? ” Did you think like this when enrolling in benefits for this year and opt into one of the other insurance choices? We wouldn’t blame you – the name alone doesn’t make this health plan type sound too appealing. But first…what IS a deductible?

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Insperity

APRIL 4, 2012

The central question of the case examines the individual mandate, which is set to go into effect in 2014 and will require most Americans to buy health insurance or pay a penalty. While waiting for the Supreme Court decision, many employers find themselves trying to balance their employees’ needs with rising health care costs.

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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. A 401(k) is a tax-deferred account where individuals do not pay income taxes on amounts contributed,” Cook said. Yes,” Cook said.

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Joe Markland

OCTOBER 11, 2020

Over the past 6 years I have published several articles on the need to personalize health insurance (and get the employer out of the way) by making an individual insurance policy tax deductible. First, I will say that employers are over-buying insurance for most employees.

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AssuredPartners

MARCH 8, 2017

Many of us didn't see the wisdom in upsetting the employer-sponsored-healthcare market (150+ million Americans enjoy coverage from their employer) in order to expand the coverage pool for another 40 million Americans. HSAs (Health Savings Accounts) will be expanded.

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