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Dental and Vision Benefits Are Inexpensive, and a Big Hit with Workers

InterWest Insurance Services

Employers nationwide are looking for ways to attract and retain talent and differentiate themselves from competing employers, and many are looking to the two most popular voluntary benefits: employee dental and vision plans. For many years, dental and vision plans were employer-paid. Background. Appeal to workers. Appeal to employers.

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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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How does an FSA work for participants?

WEX Inc.

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. Limited medical FSA, which covers eligible dental, vision and preventative care expenses.

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How HRAs Can Help Your Employees Pay for Medical Expenses

InterWest Insurance Services

While health savings accounts have grown in popularity, you can only offer them to employees who are enrolled in high-deductible health plans. You can claim a tax deduction for the funds you transfer to your employees’ HRAs, and the funds they withdraw from the accounts to reimburse for medical-related expenses are generally tax-free.

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Celebrating 20 Years of Health Savings Accounts

Benefit Resource Inc.

The Birth of HSAs HSAs were created with the vision of empowering individuals to take control of their healthcare expenses while providing tax advantages. The idea was to combine a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) with a tax-advantaged savings account, allowing individuals to set aside pre-tax dollars for qualified medical expenses.

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IRS Sets Health Savings Account Maximums for 2023

InterWest Insurance Services

The new limits were announced in conjunction with other changes, such as increases in the minimum deductibles and maximum out-of-pocket expenses for high-deductible health plans (HDHPs). HDHP minimum annual deductible. They can put money into their HSA through pre-tax payroll deduction, deposits or transfers.

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Study Pegs Group Benefits Return on Investment at 47%

InterWest Insurance Services

Tax benefits (23% of ROI) Employers that offer group health benefits receive both federal and state income tax deductions, reducing their overall tax bills. In addition, workers who maintain their health and have access to a health plan or wellness program when they need one are less sick, and hence more productive at work.

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