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Flexible Spending Account Contribution Limit Climbs

InterWest Insurance Services

The IRS recently announced that the annual contribution limit for flexible spending accounts will rise to $3,200 in 2024, up $150 from this year. Also, employees will be able to carry over up to $640 next year into 2025 if they have funds left over in their account, if their employer allows it (it’s optional).

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Employees and Employers Save with Cafeteria Plans

InterWest Insurance Services

The plans benefit employers, as well. Since the pre-tax benefits aren’t subject to federal social security withholding taxes, employers don’t have to pay FICA or workers’ comp premiums on those payments. A cafeteria plan can save employers an average of almost $115 per participant in FICA payroll taxes.

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HSA vs. FSA: See how you’ll save with each

WEX Inc.

Participating in a health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA) is a great way to save money. Health savings account An HSA is an individually owned benefits plan funded by you or your employer that lets you save on purchases of eligible expenses. Your employer owns your FSA.

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What employers ask when considering outsourcing benefits admin

WEX Inc.

If you’re an employer, is your in-house benefits administration team struggling to juggle the multitude of complexities behind running a successful benefits administration program? Luckily for you, we’re sharing our insights on the top four questions employers ask when considering outsourcing benefits administration.

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COVID-19 Bill Boosts Benefits of FSA—But Only If Employers Act

WEX Inc.

New bill offers new options to employers, improving benefits of FSA. Many employees took advantage of health and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs) in 2020, only to see those funds languish unused as day cares closed and routine medical visits were put off to protect family members.

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Maximizing Health Savings and Financial Flexibility through a Well-Designed Benefits Package

Benefit Resource Inc.

Organizations are continuously looking for strategies to draw in and keep top talent in the highly competitive employment market of today. Integrating HSAs and FSAs: Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) are two valuable tools that contribute significantly to an employee’s health and financial well-being.

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6 things to know if you’re a first-time medical FSA participant

WEX Inc.

Did you recently elect to participate in a medical flexible spending account (FSA) ? What is a medical flexible spending account (FSA)? They are employer-owned accounts. However, the IRS does allow employers the option to offer an FSA carryover option to their employees.

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