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Celebrating 20 Years of Health Savings Accounts

Benefit Resource Inc.

Introduced in 2003 as part of the Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement, and Modernization Act , HSAs have evolved to become a crucial component of healthcare and financial planning strategies. Contributions are tax-deductible, earnings grow tax-free, and withdrawals for qualified medical expenses are also tax-free.

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Election year impact: What’s next for employee benefits?

WEX Inc.

How past elections shaped policy From the creation of health savings accounts (HSAs) under the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) under President Obama, election cycles have repeatedly sparked discussions about healthcare reform.