Employee Benefit News

APRIL 11, 2024

According to a report by LendingTree's ValuePenguin, high-deductible health plan enrollment dropped for the first time since 2013.

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PeopleKeep

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Have you ever heard the term deductible when it comes to health insurance but aren’t quite sure what it means? Understanding the concept of a deductible is crucial for effectively managing your medical finances and making informed decisions.

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Employee Benefits

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

An employment tribunal has ruled that a former hotel worker employed by Luxury Family Hotels was unfairly dismissed and had an unlawful deduction of wages. The tribunal judge ruled that unlawful deductions were made from Murphy’s pay and ordered the hotel pay her £3,044.18. A further claim of disability discrimination was thrown out.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 3, 2022

On September 27, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released 2023 premiums, deductibles and coinsurance amounts for Medicare Parts A and B, and the Medicare Part D income-related monthly adjustment amounts. The post CMS Announces 2023 Medicare Premiums and Deductibles appeared first on EMPLOYEE BENEFITS BLOG.

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Business Management Daily

MARCH 3, 2023

Tax credits vs. tax deductions The end result of taking tax credits and tax deductions is basically the same: You will pay less tax. But there is a difference between the two: Tax deductions reduce your taxable income. Any item you take as a tax credit can’t be used again as a tax deduction. In 2023, this amount is $2.89

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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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Patriot Software

FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Then you might be wondering when exactly you deduct the employee’s contributions—before or after taxes. For accurate withholding, understand what are pre-tax deductions. Do you need to withhold money from employee wages beyond taxes (e.g., garnishments or benefits)? Well, it depends. We’ve got […] READ MORE.

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Kollath CPA

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

When you’re filing your tax returns, what expenses can you deduct from business income? To start with, a business expense must be both ordinary and necessary to be deductible, according to the IRS. Deducting Business Expenses: Separating Fact From Myth. You must capitalize some costs rather than deduct them.

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Patriot Software

AUGUST 31, 2022

You also need to subtract deductions from payroll. Deductions include taxes, pre-tax deductions, and post-tax deductions from payroll. You will deduct post-tax deductions after you withhold pre-tax deductions and taxes.

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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. Generally, a participant must pay their HDHP’s deductible before the plan can cover medical services.

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BerniePortal

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

As the time nears for organizations to renew their health plan , many employees may become concerned if their health insurance deductibles are also set to renew. If an employee is on the cusp of meeting their deductible when it comes time for their health insurance plan to reset, it can be an understandable worry.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

MAY 17, 2023

Recently, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced (See Revenue Procedure 2023-23) cost-of-living adjustments to the applicable dollar limits for health savings accounts (HSAs), high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) and excepted benefit health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) for 2024.

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BerniePortal

JULY 14, 2021

When an organization renews health plans in the middle of the year, employees might worry that their deductible will reset. It’s an understandable worry; if they’re close to meeting their deductible and have to start all over again, it could impact their medical decisions and their financial health.

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Higginbotham

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

A deductible is an amount that the insurer and insured have agreed to deduct from the value of a loss before the insurance company pays the remainder, up to the limits of a commercial property or liability insurance policy. Policy Limits Include the Deductible. Deductibles Help Insurers and Insureds.

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InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 10, 2022

Employers who offer health savings account-eligible high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) to employees can significantly expand pre-deductible coverage for certain drugs used to manage chronic conditions — with only a tiny effect on premiums. no deductible and no coinsurance), the net impact on premiums was an increase of 4.7%.

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BerniePortal

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Copays, deductibles, and coinsurance are all out-of-pocket expenses that represent the portion that an individual is required to pay either before or after health insurance covers additional costs. Understanding how each works and what is required can help you choose the right plan for you and your family and plan better financially.

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PeopleKeep

DECEMBER 10, 2021

Whether you’re an employer looking for group plan options or an individual looking for yourself and your family, the question that is likely on your mind is: “Is it better to have a high deductible health plan (HDHP) or a low deductible health plan (LDHP)?”.

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HR Professionals Magazine

OCTOBER 1, 2024

The post CompareMedsRX: Revolutionizing Prescription Savings for High Deductible Health Plans appeared first on HRProfessionalsMagazine.

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Kollath CPA

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The operative word for business deductions is business. Tax Court to uphold a business-related deduction for surgical implants that enlarged her breasts. However, despite these career-enhancing changes, the IRS denied the deduction at first. Let us know if you have any questions about your business expense deductions.

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PeopleKeep

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

One option that appeals to many employers is the zero-deductible health plan because it means the insurance company will start accepting claims from the very beginning. However, premium costs and deductibles are inversely related, so a plan with no or low deductibles means higher premiums.

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PeopleKeep

OCTOBER 2, 2023

One option that appeals to many employers is the no-deductible health plan. Because attracting and retaining talented workers is a high priority for many organizations, employers often look for the best health plan available. But, no-deducible health plans have high premiums, which may make them difficult for some employers to afford.

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Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

MARCH 22, 2022

Effective April 1, 2022, high-deductible health plans can once again offer first-dollar coverage for telehealth and other remote services without making participants ineligible for health savings account (“HSA”) contributions.

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Kollath CPA

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

This will give you a better idea of what you are able to deduct with the IRS. Clearly, Home Office Deductions: More Complex Than They Seem. The IRS will allow her to claim office deductions only if she’s able to pass a trio of tests: Test No. Internal Revenue Code Section 280A. ‘ Exclusively ‘ means just that.

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PeopleKeep

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022

When considering health insurance policies for your organization, you may have wondered if it’s better to have a low deductible health plan (LDHP) or a high deductible health plan (HDHP). While HDHPs have higher deductibles than LDHPs, as the name implies, there can be benefits to taking on the risk.

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Snell & Wilmer Benefits

JANUARY 24, 2023

If you sponsor a high deductible health plan (“HDHP”) and have been tracking telehealth relief, your head may be spinning and rightfully so! The relief allows, but does not require, HDHPs to provide telehealth and other remote care services on a pre-deductible basis without making participants health savings account (“HSA”) ineligible.

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Patriot Software

AUGUST 22, 2022

And chances are, you probably have to deal with a few types of payroll deductions, like 401(k) or health insurance, when paying employees. But, what happens when you have to deal with a deduction that you don’t have consent for, like a correction for a payroll error? […] READ MORE.

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Proskauer's Employee Benefits & Executive Compensa

JUNE 27, 2023

As a reminder, if an HDHP covers medical items and services before the participant satisfies the IRS minimum deductible (self-only or family), that coverage may disqualify the participant’s HSA contributions. Can an HDHP continue to provide pre-deductible coverage of COVID-19 testing and treatment without impacting HSA eligibility?

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Employee Benefits

OCTOBER 25, 2023

In a judgment that will be welcomed, the Supreme Court has determined that, in a claim by an employee for an unlawful deduction of wages arising from unpaid or underpaid holiday pay , a series of deductions will not be broken by a gap of three months or more. This will usually be as a claim for an unlawful deduction from wages.

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Patriot Software

AUGUST 31, 2022

So, you must understand the difference between pre-tax vs. post-tax deductions. Do you withhold the premiums and contributions before or after taxes? Can you choose to withhold however you want? Well, it depends on the benefit. Pre-tax vs. […] READ MORE.

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PeopleKeep

AUGUST 27, 2020

It’s no secret that the use of high deductible health plans (HDHPs) continues to skyrocket. For 2020, the IRS defines an HDHP as any plan with a deductible of at least $1,400 for an individual or $2,800 for a family.

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McDermott Will & Emery Employee Benefits

APRIL 29, 2022

Recently, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced (See Revenue Procedure 2022-24) cost-of-living adjustments to the applicable dollar limits for health savings accounts (HSAs), high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) and excepted benefit health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) for 2023.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JUNE 20, 2019

Not all payroll deductions are created equal. Some people (although not many) may engage in a heated debate on the value of pre-tax deductions vs. post-tax deductions. Colleagues (even in our own organization) have asked “Why do we need post-tax deductions?” What is a pre-tax deduction?

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Employee Benefits

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The post THE SHARED BENEFITS OF A SALARY DEDUCT SCHEME appeared first on Employee Benefits. In this blog, we take a look at: what is a salary sacrifice scheme, what can salary sacrifice fund, savings to the employee, and the non-financial perks.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JANUARY 4, 2023

The 2023 spending bill signed into law on December 29th includes extending pre-deductible telehealth services coverage. WHAT IS PRE-DEDUCTIBLE TELEHEALTH COVERAGE? Pre-deductible telehealth coverage allows HSAs-qualifying high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) to cover telehealth and remote-care services on a pre-deductible basis.

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Snell & Wilmer Benefits

JANUARY 24, 2023

If you sponsor a high deductible health plan (“HDHP”) and have been tracking telehealth relief, your head may be spinning and rightfully so! The relief allows, but does not require, HDHPs to provide telehealth and other remote care services on a pre-deductible basis without making participants health savings account (“HSA”) ineligible.

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Honeybee

FEBRUARY 25, 2021

An infographic showing how Honeybee allows users to personalize their benefits, and how it relates to deductibles and co-insurance. The post Deductibles & Co-Insurance: Personalize Your Benefits (Infographic) appeared first on Honeybee Benefits.

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CorpStrat

JULY 30, 2021

What if we told you there was a way you can deduct all of the medical expenses that are not covered by your insurance plan. We’re talking about things like deductibles, co-insurance, doctor visits, doctor’s who don’t take insurance, eyeglasses, therapy, etc. Doesn’t that sound interesting? Sole Proprieters.

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