WEX Inc.

JULY 20, 2023

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.

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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). the investment mix of TDF assets at various ages).

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WEX Inc.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

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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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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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. college faculty promoted to a higher rank).

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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! Miss out on learning opportunities.

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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. Is an HSA or FSA use-it-or-lose-it ?

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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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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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HR Lineup

JULY 10, 2023

The platform automates the entire payroll process, from calculating earnings and deductions to generating pay stubs and tax forms. It simplifies the enrollment and management of employee benefits programs, such as health insurance, retirement plans, and flexible spending accounts.

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InterWest Insurance Services

OCTOBER 27, 2022

Flexible spending account: With an FSA an employee pays — on a pre-tax basis through salary reduction — for out-of-pocket medical expenses that aren’t covered by insurance (for example, annual deductibles, doctor’s office copayments, prescriptions, eyeglasses and dental costs).

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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.

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

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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.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Did you recently elect to participate in a medical flexible spending account (FSA) ? What is a medical flexible spending account (FSA)? This documentation can typically be sent through an online account, mobile app, fax, or mail. The 2023 contribution limit for medical FSAs is $3,050 per year.

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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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InterWest Insurance Services

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

They have three specific flexible benefits for your employees to choose from: Pre-tax health insurance premium deductions Premium-only plans allow your employees to elect to withhold a portion of their pre-tax salary to pay for their portion of the premium contribution to their employer-sponsored plan.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JANUARY 26, 2022

workers are increasingly having difficulties in paying for health care, particularly due to high copays, deductibles and other health plan cost-sharing elements. It stressed two main points: High deductibles — The report found one of the main drivers of stress was high deductibles and other out-of-pocket costs.

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Higginbotham

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

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. Offering a high-deductible health plan as part of an employee benefits package, therefore, may be a strategic option for your organization.

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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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WEX Inc.

MAY 2, 2024

Those enrolled in an HSA or a medical flexible spending account (FSA) may also be able to enroll in certain types of HRAs. HSAs have a triple-tax advantage, as in general distributions for qualified medical expenses and investment returns are tax-free, and contributions are tax-deductible. Investment potential.

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Qandle

JUNE 20, 2023

Benefits and Deductions: Collect information related to employee benefits and deductions, such as health insurance, retirement contributions, flexible spending accounts, loan repayments, or garnishments. This may involve collecting timesheets, time clock records, or electronic time tracking data.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

DECEMBER 8, 2023

As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), it’s time to reflect on the transformative impact this financial tool has had on healthcare and personal finance. Contributions are tax-deductible, earnings grow tax-free, and withdrawals for qualified medical expenses are also tax-free.

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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. Eligible expenses: What can you spend on?

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InterWest Insurance Services

JULY 20, 2022

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.

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Business Management Daily

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

Flexible Spending Accounts allow employees to set aside pre-tax dollars from their paycheck to use for medical or dependent care expenses. These funds are placed in an FSA account that employees can use to pay for eligible expenses. Copays, co-insurance, and deductibles for medical care. Types of FSA Plans.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

OCTOBER 31, 2022

Commuter benefits, flexible spending accounts, dependent care, and health savings accounts are just a few of the great employee benefits available to help you save money and reduce stress. A Flexible Spending Account (FSA) account allows you to have pre-tax deductions for certain medical and dependent care expenses.

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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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InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 4, 2022

While health savings accounts have grown in popularity, you can only offer them to employees who are enrolled in high-deductible health plans. Employers fund these accounts, which reimburse your staff for qualified medical expenses and, in some cases, insurance premiums. It generally reimburses out-of-pocket medical expenses.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

MAY 6, 2019

A Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (DC FSA) helps employees pay for eligible child care expenses by reducing taxable income through payroll deductions. Employees who choose to participate in the plan can set aside up to $5,000 in the account every year toward qualifying child care expenses.

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Business Management Daily

DECEMBER 1, 2019

Hourly-paid nonexempts are impacted only to the extent of withholding and deductions. So you must plan in advance, getting all the appropriate departments—HR, Accounting, Finance, IT and the C-suite—on board. Employees’ benefits deductions and allowances (e.g., What’s up with this math? Well, nothing. How and when it happens.

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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! Miss out on learning opportunities.

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

Genesis HR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Flexible Spending Account (FSA). According to Healthcare.gov , a Flexible Spending Account (also known as a flexible spending arrangement) is a special account employees put money into that they use to pay for certain out-of-pocket health care costs. Medical Insurance. Dental Insurance.

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Genesis HR Solutions

JANUARY 24, 2023

Just how important is an employee handbook? It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that, actual employees aside, it may be the most important part of your organization. Handbooks help manage your employees and keep your business compliant with the ever-growing list of employment rules and regulations.

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Insperity

MAY 13, 2015

First and second time group health insurance buyers usually miss the opportunity to buy a health savings account (HSA)-qualified high-deductible health plan (HDHP). Health Savings Accounts. HSAs are individually-owned, tax-advantaged accounts that can be used to pay for current or future health care expenses.

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