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Vision expenses piling up? Use your HSA or FSA

WEX Inc.

Visual health is a vital component of overall well-being, and unexpected eye-related expenses can put a strain on your finances. 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.

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IRS Sets Health Savings Account Maximums for 2023

InterWest Insurance Services

The IRS has announced significantly higher health savings account contribution limits for 2023, with the amount increasing more than 5% for individual HSA plans. The IRS also announced rises in the maximum contribution amounts to excepted-benefit health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs). Excepted-benefit HRAs.

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Vision expenses piling up? Use your HSA or FSA

WEX Inc.

Visual health is a vital component of overall well-being, and unexpected eye-related expenses can put a strain on your finances. 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.

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HDHP vs. PPO: Choose the health plan that’s right for you

WEX Inc.

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. And, if you have an HDHP and an HSA, you can pair both with a limited FSA (which covers dental, vision and preventive-care expenses) for even more savings!

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Are sunscreen and other SPF products HSA and FSA eligible?

WEX Inc.

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? WEX receives compensation from some of the merchants identified in its blog posts. How’s your sunscreen stock?

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How does an FSA work for participants?

WEX Inc.

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. Limited medical FSA, which covers eligible dental, vision and preventative care expenses.

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Navigating HSA and FSA compliance: Key FAQs and common misconceptions

WEX Inc.

Health savings accounts (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are often misunderstood, despite their significant financial advantages. It’s time to clarify the ins and outs of these tax-saving healthcare accounts and answer some HSA and FSA FAQs. It is not legal or tax advice.