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Four High Deductible Health Plan Mistakes to Avoid

InterWest Insurance Services

Failing to offer a health savings account The idea behind HDHPs is that the money employees save on premium can be funneled into an attached HSA, which can be used to reimburse out-of-pocket medical expenses. The key to ensuring that the HDHP is a success in part comes down to avoiding four common mistakes.

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What is an HDHP?

WEX Inc.

HDHPs have limits for allowable deductible amounts and out-of-pocket costs. This can make HDHPs a great option for saving on monthly payments. Health savings accounts Another great perk of HDHPs is they can be paired with health savings accounts (HSAs).

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HDHP Enrollees Less Satisfied with Their Health Plans

InterWest Insurance Services

But satisfaction greatly increases when HDHP enrollees stick with their plan for more than three years, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI)/Greenwald Research “Consumer Engagement in Health Care Survey.”

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Four Ways to Ensure Your Group HDHP Will Fail

InterWest Insurance Services

Failing to offer a health savings account The idea behind HDHPs is that the money employees save on premium can be funneled into an attached HSA, which can be used to reimburse out-of-pocket medical expenses. The key to ensuring that the HDHP is a success in part comes down to avoiding four common mistakes.

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16 Surprising FSA and HSA Eligible Expenses Your Employees Should Know About

InterWest Insurance Services

Employers offer flexible savings accounts and health savings accounts to their employees so they can build up funds with pre-tax dollars to pay for health care and related expenses. Both FSAs and HSAs have the same rules for what they will cover.

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Navigating HSAs and the Health, Wealth, and Wellness Triangle

Benefit Resource Inc.

The Health, Wealth, Wellness Triangle has emerged as a framework that acknowledges the interconnectedness of personal health, financial stability, and overall wellness. The Health Component A cornerstone of the Health, Wealth, Wellness Triangle is, unsurprisingly, health itself.

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The benefits of an HSA account

Higginbotham

Employers and employees alike are looking for ways to make health care more affordable. Some are turning to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). Although HSAs won’t work for everyone, the benefits of an HSA account make this an appealing option for some individuals. What is a Health Savings Account (HSA)?