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Four High Deductible Health Plan Mistakes to Avoid

InterWest Insurance Services

With more than half of all private sector employees enrolled in high-deductible health plans , it’s important that employers have in place certain protocols to ensure that they are a success. HSAs are tax-advantaged accounts that allow enrollees to save up to pay qualified medical expenses.

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4 considerations when choosing employee benefits for the first time

WEX Inc.

Understanding HSAs The number of health savings accounts (HSAs) has doubled nationwide in the last seven years , as more Americans turn to these accounts as a way to save on healthcare costs and prepare for retirement. Funds you or your employer contribute to your HSA can help with this.

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What are fringe benefits? What employers need to know

Insperity

The IRS’ Publication 15-B (2021) Employer’s Tax Guide to Fringe Benefits defines a fringe benefit as “a form of pay for the performance of services. It’s one more way to signal that you’re an employer of choice. At the same time, current employees may compare your offerings against a prospective new employer.

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Four Ways to Ensure Your Group HDHP Will Fail

InterWest Insurance Services

With more than half of all private sector employees enrolled in high-deductible health plans , it’s important that employers have in place certain protocols to ensure that they are a success. HSAs are tax-advantaged accounts that allow enrollees to save up to pay qualified medical expenses.

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What is a POP (Premium Only Plan)?

Higginbotham

As rising health care costs and inflation place pressure on both corporate and personal budgets, employers and workers alike are looking for ways to save money without sacrificing quality employee benefits. A Premium Only Plan is an option that may offer significant tax savings for all involved parties.

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What Are fringe benefits? Options, taxability, and other considerations.

Business Management Daily

Employers are required by law to provide certain benefits to employees. Beyond that, however, fringe benefits can help employers sweeten the deal and make work a better place to be. Employers can use this to their favor by distinguishing themselves as a desirable place to work.

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Open enrollment checklist for employers

Business Management Daily

Some employers start as early as September. Most employees elect coverage through their employer, but some may be eligible for marketplace coverage as well. Most employers have an open enrollment period of at least 2 to 4 weeks. Eligibility for HSAs is generally limited to people enrolled in High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP).