WEX Inc.

MAY 10, 2024

2025 HDHP minimum deductible and maximum out-of-pocket limits also are increasing. Health savings account (HSA) contribution limits are on the rise again in 2025. These are increases of $150 and $250, respectively, from 2024 HSA limits. These are increases of $150 and $250, respectively, from 2024 HSA limits.

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Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

JANUARY 31, 2023

provisions make some significant changes for retirement plans , but CAA 2023 also extends the telehealth plan safe harbor for high-deductible health plans (“HDHPs”) that were first introduced in the 2020 CARES Act. Generally, a participant must pay their HDHP’s deductible before the plan can cover medical services.

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Deductible Deductions Health Savings Account Retirement Plan 98

Griffin Benefits

JUNE 7, 2023

On May 16, 2023, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2023-23 to provide the inflation-adjusted limits for health savings accounts (HSAs) and high deductible health plans (HDHPs) for 2024. HSA/HDHP Limits The following chart shows the HSA and HDHP limits for 2024 as compared to 2023.

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Benefits Notes

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

On November 1, 2023, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Notice 2023-75 , which sets forth the 2024 cost-of-living adjustments affecting dollar limits on benefits and contributions for qualified retirement plans. The following chart summarizes the 2024 limits for benefit plans. The 2023 limits are provided for reference.

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WEX Inc.

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Today, to commemorate National Health Savings Account Awareness Day (HSA Day) celebrated annually on October 15, WEX is highlighting available resources to help employers and employees better understand the impressive value of HSAs for both wellbeing and wallets. Employers’ contributions to employees’ HSAs are tax deductible.

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401(k) Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account Taxes 52

Snell & Wilmer Benefits

JANUARY 24, 2023

If you sponsor a high deductible health plan (“HDHP”) and have been tracking telehealth relief, your head may be spinning and rightfully so! There have been various laws and guidance impacting HDHPs and telehealth since 2020 and most recently, new legislation extended relief for 2023 and 2024 plan years.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JUNE 20, 2024

The IRS has announced significantly higher health savings account contribution limits for 2025, with the amount increasing 3.6% The IRS updates this amount annually, along with minimum deductibles as well as the out-of-pocket maximums for high-deductible health plans. for individual HSA plans.

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Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

JUNE 27, 2023

As a reminder, if an HDHP covers medical items and services before the participant satisfies the IRS minimum deductible (self-only or family), that coverage may disqualify the participant’s HSA contributions. Can an HDHP continue to provide pre-deductible coverage of COVID-19 testing and treatment without impacting HSA eligibility?

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WEX Inc.

MAY 2, 2024

Health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs) are great tools for you and your employees to save money, and for your employees to prepare for potential medical expenses. For employers, HRAs or HSAs come with perks, including tax savings and increased employee retention.

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Health Savings Account 401(k) Flexible Spending Account Taxes 98

InterWest Insurance Services

JUNE 8, 2023

The IRS has raised the maximum amount people can funnel into their health savings accounts by 7.8% for 2024, the largest increase ever, brought to you by inflation. The IRS updates this amount annually, along with minimum deductibles as well as the out-of-pocket maximums for high-deductible health plans.

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Deductions Deductible Health Savings Account Medical 52

InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 7, 2024

If you have staff with health savings accounts, they still have until April 15 to make additional contributions to their accounts if they want to reduce their tax bills for last year. For 2024, the limits are $4,150 for single coverage and $8,300 for family coverage.)

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PeopleStrategy

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Let’s get into these areas that deserve another look before the new year starts: health savings accounts, overtime, retirement, remote employment, and the Affordable Care Act. HSA Compliance Health savings accounts (HSAs) have become commonplace in the last several years as a way to offset high deductible health plans.

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Snell & Wilmer Benefits

JANUARY 24, 2023

If you sponsor a high deductible health plan (“HDHP”) and have been tracking telehealth relief, your head may be spinning and rightfully so! There have been various laws and guidance impacting HDHPs and telehealth since 2020 and most recently, new legislation extended relief for 2023 and 2024 plan years.

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Deductible Deductions Family and Medical Leave Act Health and Welfare 40

McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The Internal Revenue Service recently announced the cost-of-living adjustments to the applicable dollar limits for various employer-sponsored retirement and welfare plans for 2024. Certain health and welfare plan limits have not yet been released.

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WEX Inc.

OCTOBER 8, 2024

While health savings accounts (HSAs) can support short-term and emergency needs , HSA participants are increasingly taking advantage of these accounts’ investment potential. Zach’s strategy includes: Growing your HSA enough to cover your deductible and invest the rest. Get our free guide.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JULY 4, 2024

workers choosing high-deductible health plans has leveled off during the last two years, uptake has been growing rapidly among one segment of the working population: Gen Z employees. HDHPs feature higher deductibles and more out-of-pocket expenses in exchange for lower premiums upfront. While the number of U.S.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

On November 9, 2023, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced cost-of-living adjustments to the applicable dollar limits for certain health and welfare plan benefits, including those for health flexible spending arrangements and commuter benefit plans, among other important updates.

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InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 1, 2023

Besides the above, you will also need to decide if you want to reduce the premium for your organization and staff by offering high-deductible health plans. These plans can be either an HMO or a PPO, but they have the same feature of having a high deductible that needs to be met before benefits really kick in.

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Family and Medical Leave Act Out of Pocket Cost Deductions Deductible 93

InterWest Insurance Services

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

The IRS has released the 2023 maximum contribution amounts for health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts. The changes, which the IRS releases in November each year, will affect contribution limits for HSAs, FSAs and 401(k) and other retirement accounts. 7,750 for family coverage (up $450).

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InterWest Insurance Services

DECEMBER 7, 2023

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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InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 22, 2023

Besides the above, you will also need to decide if you want to reduce the premium for your organization and staff by offering high-deductible health plans. These plans can be either an HMO or a PPO, but they have the same feature of having a high deductible that needs to be met before benefits really kick in.

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Family and Medical Leave Act Out of Pocket Cost Deductions Deductible 87

InterWest Insurance Services

JULY 13, 2023

Employers who were surveyed for a new report expected that group health insurance premiums would increase 5.4% this year and at a faster clip in 2024 as inflation hits medical costs. It definitely means paying close attention when employees say they need better support for their mental health.” copay plan).

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WEX Inc.

JUNE 13, 2024

Limited medical FSA: Similar to a medical FSA, but can be paired with high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) and health savings accounts (HSAs) , covering dental and vision expenses. Combination FSA: A limited FSA that converts into a medical FSA once the IRS deductible is met.

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Flexible Spending Account Flexible Spending Health Savings Account Taxes 52

Higginbotham

JUNE 9, 2023

HSA/HDHP Limits Will Increase for 2024 On May 16, 2023, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2023-23 to provide the inflation-adjusted limits for health savings accounts (HSAs) and high deductible health plans (HDHPs) for 2024. The IRS is required to publish these limits by June 1 of each year.

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Deductions Deductible Health Insurance Taxes 52

WEX Inc.

AUGUST 22, 2024

Invest your HSA funds Investing your HSA funds can enable your money to grow faster, tax-free, and help supplement your needs long-term while you save for retirement. In fact, only 8% of account holders were investing their HSA balance in 2024. This pairing helps expand your savings potential over time.

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401(k) Health Savings Account Retirement Plan Taxes 52

Higginbotham

JANUARY 12, 2024

Health Savings Account A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a type of employee-owned account that is designed to work with high-deductible health insurance plans. Cons to an HSA Individuals who are not enrolled in high-deductible health plans cannot open or contribute to HSAs.

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Empuls

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

  Workplace dynamics are constantly evolving, the year 2024 promises a revolutionary shift in how organizations approach employee experience. Hybrid working models will be on the rise The remote work revolution that gained momentum in the previous years shows no signs of slowing down in 2024.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JULY 6, 2023

Most large health carriers have adopted some form of telemedicine by either contracting with a tech provider to manage the interface or by purchasing a tech platform. Last year, the wavier was extended by legislation through Dec.

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Empuls

AUGUST 27, 2024

In this all-encompassing guide, we look at the best available options concerning Employee Benefits Options in 2024, different types, and significance, along with best practices in designing a benefits package to suit the workforce's needs. FAQ’s What are the main types of employee benefits for 2024?

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Higginbotham

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

The following commonly offered employee benefits are subject to these limits: High deductible health plans (HDHPs) and health savings accounts (HSAs); Health flexible spending accounts (FSAs); 401(k) plans; and. Transportation fringe benefit plans.

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HR Professionals Magazine

MARCH 6, 2023

HSA Eligibility – If you also offer a medical plan that qualifies as a high deductible health plan (HDHP), then another trap for the unwary may appear. We do have some limited time relief from this rule, most notably for certain telemedicine programs through HDHP plan years beginning in 2024.

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Empuls

JULY 16, 2024

Wellness incentives recognize the multifaceted nature of employee health and create a culture that prioritizes well-being.    The rewards themselves can be diverse, ranging from reduced healthcare premiums to contributions to health savings accounts, gym memberships, or even cash bonuses.

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Higginbotham

MARCH 17, 2022

1, 2024: A list of the remainder of all items and services is required for plan years beginning on or after Jan. 29, 2020, the Departments of Labor (DOL), Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Treasury (Departments) issued a final rule regarding transparency in coverage. Links and Resources . Machine-readable Files.

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WEX Inc.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

trillion spending bill that President Biden signed into law in December 2022 included an additional two-year extension of these provisions, so Medicare telehealth coverage provisions will remain in place through 2024. trillion spending bill also extended a provision that provided relief to health savings account (HSA) participants.

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PeopleStrategy

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

But there are many areas of compliance that you need to be aware of, especially because many are changing in 2024. New Transparency Requirements While you are likely working with a benefits administrator, a common practice among many employers, there are transparency guidelines in 2024 to be aware of.

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WEX Inc.

OCTOBER 17, 2024

As we approach the 2024 United States presidential election, Chris Byrd, senior vice president, health executive and, more broadly, head of Government Affairs at WEX, joined our Benefits Buzz podcast for an insightful conversation on how election years can influence employee benefits.

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