WEX Inc.

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Fortunately, when you participate in a health savings account (HSA) through your employer, your HSA stays with you. You have options HSA transfer If your new employer offers an HSA, you can transfer the administration of your account to your new employer’s HSA administrator. It is not legal or tax advice.

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WEX Inc.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

You must be enrolled in an HDHP to be eligible to participate in a health savings account (HSA). PPOs are a common type of traditional health plan. Traditional Health Plan Calculator , which lets you input your annual doctor visit and prescription expenses to see the plan that’s right for you. What’s a PPO?

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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. Eligible individuals with family HDHP coverage will be able to contribute $8,300 to their HSAs for 2024, up from $7,750 for 2023.

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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

Best Money Moves

DECEMBER 9, 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, HR professionals are rethinking benefits strategy going into next year. In SHRMs 2024 Employee Benefit Survey, menopause benefits, gender-affirming care and lifestyle savings accounts are becoming benefits trends for the first time. All of these factors mean that employee needs are changing.

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Best Money Moves

OCTOBER 22, 2024

According to the 2023-2024 Aflac WorkForces Report, 50% of workers report anxiety about out-of-pocket health care expenses, even beyond what insurance covers. Furthermore, 51% of employees would need to dip into their savings or checking accounts for unexpected medical bills.

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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. They are not taxed on withdrawals.

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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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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. The plans are typically tied to a health savings account (HSA), which employees can fund with pre-tax dollars to reimburse for health-related expenses.

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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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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. cut scheduled for 2024. Mental Health Parity Enforcement. Not only do the CAA 2023’s “SECURE 2.0”

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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. 3,000 for family coverage (up $200).

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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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Benefit Resource Inc.

MARCH 20, 2024

March 20, 2024 – Benefit Resource (BRI) , an Inspira Financial solution, has been recognized as Partner of the Year at the 2024 ADP Marketplace Partner Summit held in Atlanta, Ga. In 2023, BRI was acquired by Millennium Trust, a leading provider of health, wealth, retirement, and benefits solutions. ROCHESTER, N.Y.,

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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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InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 1, 2023

For 2024, for a plan to qualify as an HDHP the deductible must be at least $1,400 for an individual and $2,800 for a family. These plans usually have an attached health savings account to which your workers can transfer funds pre-tax from their paychecks to use for paying deductibles, copays and other medical expenses.

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InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 22, 2023

For 2024, for a plan to qualify as an HDHP the deductible must be at least $1,400 for an individual and $2,800 for a family. These plans usually have an attached health savings account to which your workers can transfer funds pre-tax from their paychecks to use for paying deductibles, copays and other medical expenses.

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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. This blog post was most recently updated in October 2024. It is not legal or tax advice. Get our free guide.

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Higginbotham

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Are you offering your employees health insurance options that work for their budgets? While not ideal for everyone, a high-deductible health plan can be very appealing to some workers, especially when it’s paired with a health savings account. Do your employees know how to make the most of an HSA?

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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. It is not legal or tax advice.

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Empuls

DECEMBER 24, 2024

According to WTW’s 2024 Global Benefits Attitudes Survey , 75% of employees are likelier to stay with an employer offering a strong benefits program. Tax advantages : Some benefits, such as retirement savings plans or health insurance, can offer tax advantages for employees and employers.

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Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

DECEMBER 19, 2024

Important UpdatePre-Deductible Telehealth HSA Relief Ends on December 31, 2024 : As discussed in our post below, although extension of the telehealth safe harbor was included in various bill drafts, the year-end spending bill signed into law on December 21, 2024 (American Relief Act, 2025) does not include pre-deductible telehealth relief.

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CorpStrat

JANUARY 22, 2024

As we settle into 2024, many teams have recently renewed their Employee Benefits plans. It’s worth checking out the specifics, as this can lead to significant savings. Together, let’s ensure that 2024 is a year of health and well-being for you and your employees!

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Higginbotham

JUNE 9, 2023

P CORI Fees Due July 31, 2023 The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires health insurance issuers and self-insured plan sponsors to pay Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute fees (PCORI fees). The fees are reported and paid annually using IRS Form 720 (Quarterly Federal Excise Tax Return). for plan years ending on or after Oct.

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Higginbotham

JANUARY 12, 2024

Health accounts or arrangements are designed to cover the costs of eligible health care services, typically including medical , vision and dental expenses. These setups can often provide substantial tax benefits as well. Taxes: Withdrawals are not typically subject to income tax, and contributions may be tax-free as well.

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Snell & Wilmer Benefits

JANUARY 24, 2023

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. For calendar year plans, this extension means that the plan may offer the telehealth relief for the 2023 and 2024 plan years. The 2023 CAA telehealth relief is temporary.

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Best Money Moves

OCTOBER 22, 2024

According to the 2023-2024 Aflac WorkForces Report, 50% of workers report anxiety about out-of-pocket health care expenses, even beyond what insurance covers. Furthermore, 51% of employees would need to dip into their savings or checking accounts for unexpected medical bills.

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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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Higginbotham

MARCH 17, 2023

ACA Pay or Play Penalties Will Increase for 2024 On March 9, 2023, the IRS released updated penalty amounts for 2024 related to the employer shared responsibility (pay or play) rules under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). For calendar year 2024, the adjusted $2,000 penalty amount is $2,970. What are lifestyle spending accounts?

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Hppy

JUNE 7, 2018

Of those over 65, nearly 19 percent were working as of 2017 , and by 2024, that number increases to 36 percent of those between 65 and 69 needing to work. Employers should also revisit plans with changing health care needs of employees. Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) Offer Financial Reprieve.

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Snell & Wilmer Benefits

JANUARY 24, 2023

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. For calendar year plans, this extension means that the plan may offer the telehealth relief for the 2023 and 2024 plan years. The 2023 CAA telehealth relief is temporary.

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Deductions Deductible Family and Medical Leave Act Health and Welfare 40

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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WEX Inc.

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Health savings accounts (HSAs) are widely recognized for their triple tax advantagespre-tax contributions, tax-free growth, and tax-free withdrawals for qualified medical expenses. Yet, many HSA holders miss out on one of the most powerful aspects of these accounts: investing.

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WEX Inc.

MARCH 31, 2025

Tax season is in full swing, and as the April 15 filing deadline approaches, employees are looking for ways to maximize their savings. Taking full advantage of pre-tax benefits. What are pre-tax benefits? What are pre-tax benefits? These contributions may be tax-deductible, depending on income and filing status.

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WEX Inc.

AUGUST 21, 2024

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. The IRS normally allows up to a $640 carryover in 2024 of medical FSA funds from one plan year to the next. What is a FSA?

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WEX Inc.

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Health savings accounts (HSAs) offer a powerful tool for managing healthcare expenses and saving for the future, but how you use them depends on your personal goals and financial situation. Once you turn 65, your HSA funds can be used for any expense, not just healthcare, while still retaining the tax advantages.

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WEX Inc.

MARCH 4, 2025

Understanding the basic rules of a health savings account (HSA) is critical in driving employee participation. And only half of those surveyed in our Paying for Healthcare in America report said that they understand the differences among the different health spending accounts. Who is eligible for an HSA?

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