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4 considerations when choosing employee benefits for the first time

WEX Inc.

If you’ve never been asked if you would like to participate in an employee benefits account before, you might be asking yourself, “What are all these acronyms?” To take advantage of an HSA, you need to participate in an HSA-eligible health plan (or high-deductible health plan).

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HSA vs. FSA: See how you’ll save with each

WEX Inc.

Participating in a health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA) is a great way to save money. Health savings account An HSA is an individually owned benefits plan funded by you or your employer that lets you save on purchases of eligible expenses. Question: When do I need access to my funds?

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Importance of Educating Gen Z Workers on Benefits

InterWest Insurance Services

Keep in mind that the ritual of choosing a benefits package is a brand-new experience for people who are new to the workforce, and you should prepare to educate new employees on how to effectively choose and use their new coverages, as well as all the details like premiums, deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses. Continuing education.

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4 Ways to Help Your Employees Navigate Post-Tax Financial Anxiety

Flimp Communications

Educate About Tax-Advantaged HSAs (And Similar Benefits) As you know, health savings accounts (HSAs) are triple tax-advantaged. However, with a bit of educational outreach, you can help your companys employees see that HSAs can reduce their tax bills and medical costs while helping them save for retirement. Commuter benefits.

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

WEX Inc.

One intriguing possibility is that lower drug prices could lead to a shift in how employees use tax-advantaged benefits like HSAs and flexible spending accounts (FSAs). The information in this blog post is for educational purposes only. It is not legal or tax advice.

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Considerations when choosing a health plan for the first time

WEX Inc.

If you rarely require medical care and prefer to save on monthly premiums, a plan with a higher deductible and lower premiums might be suitable. On the other hand, if you anticipate regular medical visits, chronic conditions, or potential emergencies, a plan with lower deductibles and higher premiums may offer better cost protections.

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From deductibles to wellness: Why benefits options matter

WEX Inc.

Deductible options The words “health”, “coverage”, “insurance”, and “deductible” were among the most frequent words to appear when participants were asked in our survey what was missing from their benefits. Specific responses included: “A lower deductible or copay options would be an improvement.” Deductibles are too high.