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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PeopleKeep

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021

As renewal season comes around each year, employers everywhere brace themselves for what their new group health insurance premiums will look like in the new year—because chances are, they’ll be higher. When group health insurance premiums go up, it gets that much harder to meet the employer contribution requirements.

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Money Talk

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Tax Write-Off for Self-Employment Tax - On line 15 of Schedule 2 (for a 1040 form), self-employed workers can write off the deductible portion of their self-employment tax (calculated on Schedule SE), which will lower adjusted gross income (AGI), a trigger for many other taxes.

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Business Management Daily

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Open enrollment is right around the corner, so this is the perfect time to take a closer look at the health insurance coverage that you are offering to employees and make sure that it includes appropriate coverage for mental health. Are mental health services covered by health insurance?

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Insperity

MARCH 29, 2022

Health insurance is often the biggest-ticket item in any company’s benefits package, and the cost of health insurance rises on average each year , historically. Companies spend a lot of money, time and effort to make their benefits competitive and provide quality group health insurance plans to employees.

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Money Talk

DECEMBER 16, 2021

One category is health care, which takes a big chunk out of family budgets. This includes expenses for health insurance as well as deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance when medical bills occur. In 2018, the average American household spent almost $5,000 per person on health care.

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Patriot Software

JUNE 21, 2021

Providing health insurance benefits to your employees can leave you with a lot of questions. If you have your employees contribute to their premiums, you have to know how to deduct the cost from their gross pay. But, are payroll deductions for health insurance pre-tax?

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PeopleKeep

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

There are many factors to consider when it comes to selecting health insurance. 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.

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InterWest Insurance Services

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

With more than half of all private sector employees enrolled in high-deductible health plans , it’s important that employers have in place certain protocols to ensure that they are a success. Providers in an insurer’s network may charge vastly different rates for the same procedure.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JANUARY 17, 2023

If you decide to keep them on the company’s plan, how you handle their insurance depends on your size: Fewer than 20 employees — Employees who work for these firms will need to enroll in Medicare when they turn 65. Medicare will be the primary payer of health insurance claims for these workers under the law.

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Money Talk

JULY 25, 2024

Contributions to non-Roth accounts are often tax-deductible, thereby reducing adjusted gross and, ultimately taxable, income. Don’t Overlook Health Insurance Tax Premiums - Self-employed older adults who pay their health insurance premiums (including Medicare) may be eligible to deduct these expenses as an adjustment to gross income.

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Money Talk

AUGUST 10, 2022

67 for workers born in 1960 or later), Social Security deducts $1 from benefits for every $2 earned above the annual limit ($19,560 in 2022). Medicare - Older adults age 65+ who are on Medicare, begin working again, and receive primary creditable employer-provided health insurance coverage (i.e.,

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PeopleKeep

DECEMBER 10, 2021

For most people, open enrollment is that time of year when choosing health insurance is crucial. It can be difficult to make sure you have the coverage you need without paying more than you have to.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JANUARY 17, 2023

Besides health insurance and a 401(k) plan, other benefits that employees value highly are generous paid time off and flexible or remote work, according to a new survey. These are the top 15 non-insurance benefits for U.S. Mental health resources/support. workers: Generous paid time off program.

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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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InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 5, 2022

The biggest concern among employers is the increasing costs that employees have to shoulder for their health benefits. Employers are starting to realize that a high-deductible health plan with an attached health savings account is not a good fit for all of their employees. workers with more medical debt.

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PeopleKeep

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

However, an S-corporation’s health insurance can be a tricky matter. While S-corp employees can claim employee health insurance as a tax-free benefit, shareholders who own more than 2% of the company stock don’t get this same perk. For these individuals, tax-advantaged health insurance is more complicated.

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InterWest Insurance Services

DECEMBER 28, 2021

For example, even with insurance, treating a broken leg or undergoing emergency appendicitis surgery can mean thousands of dollars in out-of-pocket medical costs. Fortunately, employers can help by offering their workers voluntary hospital indemnity insurance that can provide peace of mind in case they have a serious medical episode.

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Fringe Benefit Analysts

OCTOBER 17, 2024

 Small employers looking for ways to control their group health insurance costs are more closely examining what it means to be “ fully insured.” What Is a Fully Insured Health Plan? These individuals or employers are then free to accept the new premium rates or shop around with other insurance carriers.

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Money Talk

AUGUST 3, 2022

Consider Tax-Saving Gifts - Only about 10% of taxpayers today can itemize deductions and it generally requires a plan to aggregate sufficient deductible expenses that exceed the standard deduction amount ($12,950 for singles and $25,900 for married couples filing jointly).

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Money Talk

APRIL 14, 2022

Here are 12 tax topics to consider: Itemized Deductions- Only about 10% of taxpayers can itemize since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act went into effect in 2018. Strategies to garner a tax benefit for charitable gifts to qualified charities include “bunching” deductions into one tax year and setting up and funding a donor advised fund.

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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. Insurance Check-Up - While stocks have trended downward so far in 2022, insurance premiums (homeowners, auto, health, etc.) child care, loan) ends.

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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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Higginbotham

JANUARY 4, 2022

Ancillary health insurance is a secondary type of coverage used to supplement your traditional health insurance. The term “ancillary” means “providing additional help or support,” and that’s just what ancillary health insurance does. Examples of Ancillary Health Insurance. Vision Insurance.

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InterWest Insurance Services

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Simple health insurance is insufficient to carry the load. Over 80% of middle-market respondents report that they got their health insurance, disability insurance and retirement plan all through their employer. Meanwhile, six in 10 have no life insurance in place outside of the workplace.

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PeopleKeep

AUGUST 12, 2022

If you’re new to health insurance policies or shopping for a plan on the individual market for the first time, understanding health insurance terminology is one of the first challenges you may face. Find out how the individual coverage HRA (ICHRA) can reimburse your health insurance premiums in our guide.

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Best Money Moves

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

American families are in the midst of a healthcare crisis and employer-sponsored health insurance can’t keep up. Even with support from employee health insurance programs, millions of American families cannot afford the full care they need. copay or deductible). copay or deductible).

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Higginbotham

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

You’re reading your health insurance policy and come across a coinsurance clause. Here’s what you need to know about this common insurance term. This is called cost sharing, and it’s common in many types of insurance. Cost sharing helps insurance companies and policyholders achieve certain goals.

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Global People Strategist

JUNE 8, 2022

Public health. Private health insurance. Thai Public Health. Expats working in Thailand have to sign up for the public health program part of the Universal Coverage Scheme. It is funded through taxes and monthly deductions from employees’ salaries. Private Health Insurance in Thailand.

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Global People Strategist

JULY 13, 2022

As the cost of healthcare continues to rise, private employers are searching for new and innovative ways to provide health insurance for their employees. While many employers are still offering traditional health insurance plans, there is a growing trend towards alternatives such as self-funded health plans and wellness programs.

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PeopleKeep

DECEMBER 30, 2024

If you're shopping for a health plan for the first time, knowing key health insurance terms can be helpful. For example, choosing the best health insurance coverage can be tricky if you don't know the difference between a premium and a deductible.

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PeopleKeep

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The percentage of workers covered under HDHP plans has increased from four percent of all employer-sponsored health insurance plans in 2006 to 31 percent in 2020. A high deductible health plan (HDHP) paired with a Health Savings Account (HSA) is growing in popularity because it allows employees to pay for medical expenses tax-free.

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Fringe Benefit Analysts

DECEMBER 12, 2022

What is group vs. individual health insurance? This question is one of the most commonly asked by individuals and employers researching their health insurance options. Group and Individual Health Insurance Basics All health insurance plans offer individuals and families coverage for medical care.

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Fringe Benefit Analysts

DECEMBER 12, 2022

What is group vs. individual health insurance? This question is one of the most commonly asked by individuals and employers researching their health insurance options. Group and Individual Health Insurance Basics All health insurance plans offer individuals and families coverage for medical care.

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PeopleKeep

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

And with deductibles increasing over 68.4% Employers know that shifting a more significant portion of the health insurance costs to their employees can make providing group health insurance more affordable; however, it can also lower their workforce’s morale, making it harder to attract and retain top talent.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JUNE 13, 2024

Employer adoption of specialized accounts that they fund to help reimburse employees when they buy health insurance on their own is surging in 2024. Employers fund these accounts with money that employees can use to purchase health insurance, often on Affordable Care Act exchanges.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 4, 2022

As rising health insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs for health care are burdening workers, more employers are looking for ways to help their staff put aside money for those expenses. Fortunately, there is another option: a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Qualified medical expenses. How HRAs work.

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