Benefit Resource Inc.

JANUARY 16, 2024

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) are two of the most effective instruments for optimizing health savings and financial flexibility for both employers and employees among the different components of a comprehensive benefits strategy.

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WEX Inc.

AUGUST 7, 2023

Sunscreen can cost as much as $40 a bottle, but did you know you can actually use your health savings account (HSA) or medical flexible spending account (FSA) funds on many SPF-related expenses? Sunscreen There’s a good chance you’re planning on spending some time in the sun over the next few months.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

If you’re wondering what the difference is between a Medical Flexible Spending Account (Medical FSA) and a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA), you are not alone. Participants often do not understand that separate elections must be made for Medical and Dependent Care Accounts.

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PeopleKeep

AUGUST 4, 2021

These codes are a quick way for you to see which items on your receipt can be paid for through your health savings account (HSA), your flexible spending account (FSA), or are eligible for reimbursement through your health reimbursement arrangement (HRA).

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WEX Inc.

AUGUST 29, 2023

And did you know that a variety of fertility and infertility treatments are eligible for health savings account (HSA) and medical flexible spending account (FSA) funds? Reasons can vary, which is why wide-ranging fertility benefits can also improve the lives of any adult wanting to start a family.

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WEX Inc.

AUGUST 10, 2023

You might be surprised to learn that your health savings account (HSA) and medical flexible spending account (FSA) can help you save on purchases of a variety of back-to-school, expenses, including: Thermometers. Are you preparing to send your kids back to school soon?

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WEX Inc.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

However, for participants of health savings accounts (HSAs) or medical flexible spending accounts (FSAs) , there are ways to alleviate the financial burden associated with vision-related costs. Visual health is a vital component of overall well-being, and unexpected eye-related expenses can put a strain on your finances.

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PeopleKeep

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Many employers are familiar with account-based benefits like health savings accounts (HSAs), flexible spending accounts (FSAs), and health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs). But some may not be as familiar with lifestyle spending accounts (LSAs), which are a relatively new benefit type.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

APRIL 10, 2024

What is a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DCFSA)? First things first, let’s clarify what a dependent care flexible spending account actually is.

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PeopleKeep

AUGUST 16, 2021

From choosing your own individual health insurance plan to spending your HRA dollars on the qualifying out-of-pocket medical expenses that make sense for you, an HRA gives you the freedom to choose. When making your decision, there are important regulations to keep in mind to make sure you’re coordinating the two health plans appropriately.

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PeopleKeep

MAY 8, 2024

If you have a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), health savings account (HSA), or healthcare flexible spending account (FSA), you have access to a powerful tool that can help you pay for your out-of-pocket medical costs. General wellness activities and healthy foods can be expensive.

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WEX Inc.

JULY 9, 2023

A dependent care flexible spending account lets participants set aside pre-tax dollars to help pay for dependent care. Contributing to this benefit reduces taxable income and spreads the benefits of pre-tax dollars throughout the year, helping you save 30 percent or more on your dependent care costs.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

For a long time, I believed you were either for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) or you were for Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), but you couldn’t be for both. The very nature of HSAs prevented you from also participating in a General Medical FSA.

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WEX Inc.

MAY 31, 2023

For those who have health savings accounts (HSAs) or medical flexible spending accounts (FSAs) , there are opportunities to save money on these expenses. Dental expenses can be a significant financial burden, especially when unexpected dental procedures arise. Can I use my HSA or medical FSA to pay for dental expenses?

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WEX Inc.

AUGUST 14, 2023

A flexible spending account (FSA) carryover is one way you can provide flexibility to employees who participate in these accounts. We break down FSA carryovers below. Read our blog posts on grace periods and run-out periods for the rest of the series. Can FSA funds carry over to next year?

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WEX Inc.

JULY 7, 2023

The IRS’ use-or-lose rule governs flexible spending accounts (FSAs). A flexible spending account (FSA) is an employer-sponsored benefit that allows employees to set aside a portion of their pre-tax salary to pay for qualified medical expenses or dependent care expenses. So what is the use-or-lose rule?

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PeopleKeep

MAY 20, 2021

One way small employers can avoid high insurance costs while still offering a formal health benefit to recruit and retain top talent is an account-based health plan (ABHP). Plans like health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs), health savings accounts (HSAs), and flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are all ABHPs that are growing in popularity.

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WEX Inc.

JUNE 13, 2024

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) allow your employees to use pre-tax dollars to cover eligible out-of-pocket healthcare expenses, providing a tax-efficient way to manage medical costs and helping you and your employees save money. But how can you effectively communicate and offer FSAs to your employees?

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WEX Inc.

MAY 4, 2023

The IRS requires your flexible spending account (FSA) participants to submit documentation to prove their purchase was an eligible expense.

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Patriot Software

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Many employers use flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to help employees pay for their medical-related expenses. Years ago, the “use it or lose it” rule was the main guideline for how employees could spend their money. Under this rule, employees forfeit any leftover money to you at the end of their plan year.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JUNE 27, 2024

The IRS has issued a new bulletin, reminding Americans that funds in tax-advantaged medical savings accounts cannot be used to pay for general health and wellness expenses.

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Higginbotham

JULY 12, 2024

It is sometimes called a dependent care flexible spending account, but it differs from typical health Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) in both purpose and regulation.

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BerniePortal

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

This is typically paid out via a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). Dependent care FSAs can also be referred to as dependent care reimbursement accounts or DCRAs. Dependent care refers to a benefit which offers support for those employees who need help paying for their dependents.

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WEX Inc.

AUGUST 2, 2023

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.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 22, 2022

Flexible spending account. Call us for more information on how you can set up a flexible benefit plan for your staff. There are several types of flexible benefit plans, including cafeteria plans and flexible spending accounts. Flexible spending accounts.

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Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

OCTOBER 21, 2022

On October 18th, the IRS announced a slew of inflation adjustments for 2023, including to the annual contribution and carryover limits for healthcare flexible spending accounts and the monthly limit for qualified transportation fringe benefits. The new limits are set forth below.

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WEX Inc.

JANUARY 8, 2021

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. New bill offers new options to employers, improving benefits of FSA.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts, dependent care, and health savings accounts are just a few of the great employee benefits available to help you save money and reduce stress. A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) account allows you to have pre-tax deductions for certain medical and dependent care expenses.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JULY 4, 2024

Participation in HSAs and flexible spending accounts fell 20% from 2022 to 2024, indicating that employers are not doing enough to educate their staff about these tax-advantaged accounts. The average employer covers 78% of their employees’ health insurance premiums, up from 74% in 2022.

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WEX Inc.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are a powerful tool for individuals and employers to save money on healthcare and dependent care expenses. Most employees are about to have the opportunity to re-evaluate their benefits options during open enrollment.

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InterWest Insurance Services

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Flexible spending account: With an FSA an employee pays — on a pre-tax basis through salary reduction — for out-of-pocket medical expenses that aren’t covered by insurance (for example, annual deductibles, doctor’s office copayments, prescriptions, eyeglasses and dental costs).

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Benefit Resource Inc.

MARCH 28, 2024

From flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to health savings accounts (HSAs) and commuter benefits, these options offer significant advantages if managed wisely. Know Your Pre-Tax Benefit Options Flexible spending accounts (FSAs): An FSA allows you to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare expenses.

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WEX Inc.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

In fact, staying on top of your health savings account (HSA) , flexible spending account (FSA) , or any other plan you signed up for throughout the year can pay off for you. We’ve compiled some tips to help you if you participate in a WEX benefits plan.

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Money Talk

AUGUST 3, 2022

They include 529 college savings plans, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), tax-deferred annuities, and health savings accounts (HSAs) for people with high-deductible health insurance plans. Bottom Line: tax-efficient investment strategies allow investors to retain more of their investment earnings.

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Money Talk

MAY 18, 2022

Five examples are tax-loss harvesting, Roth IRA conversions, qualified charitable contributions (age 70½ +), setting up a donor advised fund, and increased contributions to a tax-deferred retirement savings plan, health savings account or HSA (if eligible), or flexible spending account or FSA (if available).

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PeopleKeep

JANUARY 18, 2023

HRAs have similar regulations as other tax-advantaged health benefits, like health savings accounts (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs). But if you’re new to this type of benefit, you may have questions about whether any special rules apply to HRAs.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

DECEMBER 16, 2022

If you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), you’re down to the wire on spending time for the year. By virtue of being a “use-it-or-lose-it” account, unused FSA funds run the risk of being forfeited* by you and collected by your employer. Need help submitting receipts? Click here.

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