Money Talk

JANUARY 19, 2022

Make Tax-Advantaged Gifts - Consider “bunching” charitable donations with other tax deductions (e.g., high income years) to exceed the standard deduction and benefit from itemizing. Check Your FSA - Learn the rules for your flexible spending account (FSA).

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WEX Inc.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Nearly two-thirds of large employers provide their employees with the choice of a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) and a traditional health plan, such as a preferred provider organization (PPO), during open enrollment. The IRS sets deductible limits that determine what is an HDHP. But there are high-deductible PPOs, as well.

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Flimp Communications

OCTOBER 30, 2024

About half of American employers offer HSAs — coupled with high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) — but, according to one study , 69% of employees don’t understand their benefits or uses. Not only are HSA contributions tax deductible, but investment growth and funds used for qualified medical expenses are also protected.

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WEX Inc.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Increasingly, employers are offering their employees both HSA-eligible health plans (or high-deductible health plans ) and traditional health plans. If you rarely go to the doctor or would like to enroll in a health savings account (HSA) , an HSA-eligible health plan may be right for you! Open enrollment comes just once a year.

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Money Talk

JUNE 29, 2022

In it, I urged a review of tax deductions/credits, tax withholding, budgeting/cash flow, flexible spending accounts, financial goal progress, and investment portfolio status. Last year, I wrote a blog post about mid-year financial check-up s for the OneOp Personal Finance team.

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WEX Inc.

OCTOBER 4, 2023

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. When do I need access to my funds?

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InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 22, 2022

Employers fund these flexible benefit plans with funds that are deducted from their employees’ salaries on a pre-tax basis. Flexible spending account. The employee chooses how much they want to put into the plan each year and this is deducted from their paycheck automatically for each payroll period.

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Flimp Communications

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

In previous articles, we have covered several strategies for demystifying HSAs , HDHPs, and similarly confusing tax-advantaged programs like flexible spending accounts (FSAs). Employees can deduct up to $300 per month in transit account contributions and $300 per month in parking account contributions.

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WEX Inc.

OCTOBER 15, 2024

“Health savings accounts are booming in popularity, with total assets eclipsing $123 billion in 2023 – nearly triple from just five years earlier – and yet they’re still widely misunderstood,” said Robert Deshaies, Chief Operating Officer of Benefits at WEX. Employers’ contributions to employees’ HSAs are tax deductible.

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WEX Inc.

AUGUST 2, 2023

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. The information in this blog post is for educational purposes only.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

If you’re wondering what the difference is between a Medical Flexible Spending Account (Medical FSA) and a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA), you are not alone. Participants often do not understand that separate elections must be made for Medical and Dependent Care Accounts.

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WEX Inc.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Did you recently elect to participate in a medical flexible spending account (FSA) ? What is a medical flexible spending account (FSA)? Just make sure you’re using your card somewhere that offers an Inventory Information Approval System (IIAS) or meets the IRS’ 90 percent rule.

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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. 7,750 for family coverage (up $450).

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Qandle

JUNE 20, 2023

This includes employee details such as names, addresses, social security numbers, tax withholding information, bank account details for direct deposit, and any changes in employment status or compensation. This information will impact the calculation of employee pay. Ensure accuracy and verify any changes or updates.

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WEX Inc.

AUGUST 15, 2023

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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InterWest Insurance Services

DECEMBER 9, 2021

HDHP telehealth services — The CARES Act, signed into law in 2020 after the pandemic started, temporarily allowed high-deductible health plans to pay for telehealth services before an enrollee had met their deductible. 1, 2022, HDHPs must charge enrollees for telehealth services if they have not yet met their deductible. .

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WEX Inc.

OCTOBER 9, 2024

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.

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PeopleKeep

APRIL 30, 2020

There are a few different types of medical reimbursement plans including: Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs), Healthcare Reimbursement Plans (HRPs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), and Health Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). An employer usually offers an HSA-qualified high-deductible health plan and an HSA.

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WEX Inc.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Increasingly, employers are offering their employees both HSA-eligible health plans (or high-deductible health plans ) and traditional health plans. If you rarely go to the doctor or would like to enroll in a health savings account (HSA) , an HSA-eligible health plan may be right for you! Open enrollment comes just once a year.

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Genesis HR Solutions

JANUARY 24, 2023

Get all the information in this guide. It should also include language about reporting unsafe conditions and potential hazards, and information about where employees can report accidents, etc. Unemployment compensation This policy informs employees that, should they be terminated, they may be eligible for benefits.

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Insperity

OCTOBER 31, 2017

Make sure your new hires are fully informed. Easy-to-follow instructions for how to get questions answered, including contact information for: Your internal benefits representatives. Give employees ample time to read and analyze information by communicating early in the game. So, what leads to this lack of participation?

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InterWest Insurance Services

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

It’s almost time for group health insurance open enrollment and your top priority should be to drive participation by helping your employees make informed decisions about their options. The lower the premium on the plan, the higher the deductibles and copays. Get an early start If your plan year starts Jan.

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Best Money Moves

JULY 8, 2020

The best financial wellness programs , like Best Money Moves, recognize that every worker experiences different kinds of financial stress and harnesses machine learning to guide employees to the information they need most. . 2 Flexible Work Arrangements. Each point translates into a chance to win a monthly contest. 4 Paid Time Off.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JANUARY 3, 2023

With a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), you can set aside up to $3,050 in pre-tax dollars per calendar year to pay for eligible medical expenses like doctor visits, hospitalizations, and prescription medications. Take Advantage of a Medical FSA. HRAs can be designed by an employer to fit a variety of needs and program designs.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JUNE 29, 2021

Now that you’ve explained (again) how insurance works, you get to begin the real work of teaching employees the difference between Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). If you are presented with information that doesn’t have an existing bucket, it will take longer to store.

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Insperity

FEBRUARY 13, 2018

This alone can help ease some of your employees’ money concerns because they will have the opportunity to get things like medical insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans and more. Oftentimes, people will pay more monthly for car insurance so they can get a low deductible, usually $500.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

OCTOBER 18, 2018

If you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), you know that every year during Open Enrollment (OE), you choose how much to put aside in the account, otherwise known as your election. Before visiting the site, you’ll want to have several pieces of insurance information. Annual deductible.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

MARCH 28, 2024

From flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to health savings accounts (HSAs) and commuter benefits, these options offer significant advantages if managed wisely. Know Your Pre-Tax Benefit Options Flexible spending accounts (FSAs): An FSA allows you to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible healthcare expenses.

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Business Management Daily

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

HSA benefit plans: A health savings account lets employees set aside money on a pre-tax basis to pay for qualified medical expenses. HSA funds can be used for prescription drugs, deductibles, copayments, and other covered health costs. Eligibility for HSAs is generally limited to people enrolled in High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP).

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Benefit Resource Inc.

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Health Saving Accounts (HSAs) help you play a more informed and active role in controlling your family’s health care costs. Rather than a “use it or lose it” approach like a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), HSAs serve as a “stow it and grow it” form of savings that accumulate over time.

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Insperity

APRIL 16, 2015

This includes medical, dental and vision coverage, a health care flexible spending account , a retirement plan, life insurance and personal accident insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, adoption assistance, commuter benefits and educational assistance. HR administration.

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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. Combination FSA: A limited FSA that converts into a medical FSA once the IRS deductible is met.

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WEX Inc.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Understanding HSAs The number of health savings accounts (HSAs) has doubled nationwide in the last seven years , as more Americans turn to these accounts as a way to save on healthcare costs and prepare for retirement. 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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Higginbotham

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

In the interim, please review the following informational pieces we have put together for you: Employer Obligations and the COVID-19 Vaccination ETS – Infographic. Internal Revenue Code (Code) Section 125 imposes a maximum dollar limit on employees’ salary reduction contributions to a health flexible spending account (FSA).

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WEX Inc.

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Earlier this week, President Biden informed Congress that he plans to end the two COVID-19 national emergencies on May 11, 2023. FSAs and HRAs EBSA Disaster Relief Notice 2020-01 also granted a temporary extension to run-out periods for flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs).

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Griffin Benefits

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

But employees who participate in flexible spending accounts need ample notice to take advantage of available funds, and there’s typically a 30-day, post-termination window for submitting receipts. Mid-year terminations may increase employee expenses for those who have reached their deductible or out-of-pocket maximums.

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WEX Inc.

JANUARY 4, 2023

Health Savings Account (HSA) HSAs are individually owned accounts, so your HSA will stay with you no matter whether or how you qualify for COBRA. You are still eligible to participate and contribute to an HSA while on COBRA as long as: You’re enrolled in an HSA-eligible health plan (or high-deductible health plan ).

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