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. While health savings accounts have grown in popularity, you can only offer them to employees who are enrolled in high-deductible health plans.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

MAY 15, 2024

One choice that sticks out in the ever-changing world of employee benefits for both employers and employees is a Health Savings Account (HSA). Understanding the HSA Advantage HSAs are tax-advantaged savings accounts specifically designed to help individuals save for medical expenses.

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PeopleKeep

APRIL 30, 2020

What are Medical Reimbursement Plans? Medical reimbursement plans are IRS-approved health plans that allow for tax-free reimbursement for medical expenses. Medical reimbursement plans can be used alongside a group health insurance plan. Different Approaches to Medical Reimbursement Plans.

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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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Benefit Resource Inc.

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Health savings accounts (HSAs) allow employees to save and build wealth for future medical costs. One of the biggest benefits of using an HSA is that the contributions are tax-deductible. One of the biggest benefits of using an HSA is that the contributions are tax-deductible. The Benefit of an HSA.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are tax-advantaged accounts that allow you to pay for medical expenses now and in the future. Whether you already have an HSA or are looking at this account for the first time, BRI is here to share why we love this account so much. HSAs Are Not Use-It-Or-Lose.

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PeopleKeep

MAY 19, 2021

A health savings account (HSA) is a tax-advantaged savings account a family or individual can use to pay for qualified medical expenses. HSAs are paired with a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) and have annual contribution limits.

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WEX Inc.

MAY 2, 2024

Health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs) are great tools for you and your employees to save money, and for your employees to prepare for potential medical expenses. For employers, HRAs or HSAs come with perks, including tax savings and increased employee retention.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

MARCH 31, 2023

As an employee with a Health Savings Account (HSA), knowing what you need to report during tax season is important. Contributions are the money you or your employer put into your HSA account. Distributions are the money you withdraw for qualified medical expenses. All HSA transactions are reported on Form 8889.

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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.

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WEX Inc.

MARCH 16, 2023

How much should I contribute to my health savings account (HSA) each month? If you’re covered by an HSA-eligible health plan (or high-deductible health plan ), the IRS allows you to put as much as $3,650 per year (in 2022) into your health savings account (HSA). What is an HSA?

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PeopleKeep

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

A health savings account (HSA) is an employee-owned account designed to set aside pre-tax money to pay for qualified medical expenses such as deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, and other out-of-pocket expenses included in IRS publication 502.

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WEX Inc.

MARCH 7, 2023

We wanted to share a few tips and reminders about the health savings account (HSA) information you’ll need for your tax return. It also shows pre-tax contributions made to your account by you and your employer through payroll deductions. The season for filing taxes is upon us once again.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 7, 2024

If you have staff with health savings accounts, they still have until April 15 to make additional contributions to their accounts if they want to reduce their tax bills for last year. HSAs allow your employees to put away funds to pay for future medical expenses. Not everyone is eligible to participate in an HSA.

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WEX Inc.

MAY 8, 2023

More employees are enrolling in a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) each year, including more than half of U.S. But there are still misunderstandings that exist among employees about the significant value of an HDHP (or HSA-eligible health plan) and how it compares to a traditional health plan.

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BerniePortal

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Of course, not all medical expenses are covered by an individual’s health insurance plan. A health savings account is an excellent employee benefit to accompany a high-deductible health plan, and account-holders should be encouraged to take advantage of these tax-free funds.

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WEX Inc.

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The IRS released 2025 contribution limits for medical flexible spending accounts (medical FSAs), commuter benefits , and more as part of Revenue Procedure 2024-40. These limits undergo annual adjustments to account for inflation.

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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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WEX Inc.

JUNE 13, 2024

The average 65-year-old couple retiring today will need $351,000 to cover healthcare and medical costs in retirement. To help you prepare, here is a breakdown of three common retirement accounts: an HSA vs. a 401(k) vs. an IRA. Withdrawals to purchase eligible medical expenses are also tax-free.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MAY 16, 2024

After enrollment in high-deductible health plans soared during the last decade, 2022 marked the first year that enrollment in these plans fell among American workers since 2013, according to a new report by ValuePenguin. It hurts even more if they haven’t funded their health savings account (HSA), which often happens.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JUNE 20, 2024

The IRS has announced significantly higher health savings account contribution limits for 2025, with the amount increasing 3.6% The IRS updates this amount annually, along with minimum deductibles as well as the out-of-pocket maximums for high-deductible health plans. Medical devices.

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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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InterWest Insurance Services

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Even though the majority of workers receive health insurance coverage on the job, a new survey has found that many of them understand surprisingly little about their health plans and are leaving money on the table. Most health plans do not cover out-of-network care. Most health plans do not cover out-of-network care.

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PeopleKeep

NOVEMBER 29, 2019

A health savings account (HSA) is a tax-advantaged savings account a family or individual can use to pay for qualified medical expenses. HSAs are paired with a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) and have an annual contribution limit.

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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. FSAs are an employer-owned account , and the IRS sets limits on annual FSA contributions.

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WEX Inc.

AUGUST 15, 2023

Consider whether you typically have low or high medical expenses. 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. Learn more about HSA-eligible health plans (or high-deductible health plans ) in our graphic below.

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InterWest Insurance Services

DECEMBER 5, 2024

New guidance issued by the IRS expands the types of preventive care benefits that high-deductible health plans are required to cover with no out-of-pocket costs on the part of plan enrollees. The guidance, released in two notices — N-2024-71 and N-2024-75 , — can result in real savings for Americans.

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InterWest Insurance Services

APRIL 27, 2022

Surprise bills and billing errors are driving growing dissatisfaction among Millennials and Gen Zers with their health insurance, a new study has found. HealthCare.com ‘s “2022 Medical Debt Survey” found that about one in four Gen Zers and Millennials with medical debt skipped rent or mortgage payments because of their debt.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MAY 18, 2023

A new study has found that people enrolled in traditional PPOs and HMOs are more satisfied with their plans than those who are enrolled in high-deductible health plans. The sticker shock that comes with paying for those deductibles is likely partly responsible for those feelings. For a family account, you can save up to $7,750.

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PeopleStrategy

JULY 8, 2019

According to a recent survey , 35 percent of employees don’t understand their healthcare coverage, and another 33 percent don’t understand their medical bills. Health benefits payment terms. Co-insurance: the amount an employee must pay after meeting their deductible; under most plans, this is around 20% of full price.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

APRIL 18, 2023

The cost of healthcare can be daunting, especially for those who do not have adequate insurance coverage or savings to cover medical expenses. Fortunately, there are ways to increase your financial well-being through medical savings. The HSA provides a savings mechanism to pay for out-of-pocket expenses.

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InterWest Insurance Services

OCTOBER 17, 2024

workers would accept a job with a slightly lower salary if it offered better health care and medical coverage. The main driver in workers prioritizing benefits is the rapidly rising cost of group health insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs, according to the study by Voya Financial. Those funds are also not taxed.

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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. If not, the employee risks forfeiting the money.

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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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Flimp Communications

JUNE 24, 2020

Cancer screenings, blood-pressure assessments and other basics are often part of community health fairs. Second, the tax code can subsidize your medical costs. When you pay out of pocket for medical care, the IRS lets you deduct it. Deductibles and HSAs, for instance, are calculated on a calendar-year basis.

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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. Distributions from an HSA to pay for qualified medical expenses are tax-free.

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WEX Inc.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

When approaching open enrollment, do … Evaluate available health insurance plans. Increasingly, employers are offering their employees both HSA-eligible health plans (or high-deductible health plans ) and traditional health plans. The “daily grind” can often get in the way of the big picture, but don’t let it!

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