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4 considerations when choosing employee benefits for the first time

WEX Inc.

To take advantage of an HSA, you need to participate in an HSA-eligible health plan (or high-deductible health plan). HSA-eligible health plans typically have lower premiums but higher deductibles. Assess your ability to cover the deductible before choosing this plan.

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16+ types of employee benefits you should consider

Genesis HR Solutions

There are four major types of employee benefits many employers offer: medical insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement plans. Medical Insurance. Using untaxed dollars in an HSA to pay for deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, and some other expenses can lower overall health care costs.

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4 considerations when choosing employee benefits for the first time

WEX Inc.

To take advantage of an HSA, you need to participate in an HSA-eligible health plan (or high-deductible health plan). HSA-eligible health plans typically have lower premiums but higher deductibles. Assess your ability to cover the deductible before choosing this plan.

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What is ancillary health insurance?

Higginbotham

Often referred to as “ancillary benefits,” ancillary insurance can include coverage for miscellaneous medical expenses incurred during a hospitalization that may not be covered by your group health insurance. Examples of this coverage could include ambulance transportation, drugs and medical supplies, such as bandages.

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What Are Fringe Benefits and Are They Taxable?

HR Digest

The plan’s popularity is also aided by the fact that the employers matching contributions to the plan are tax deductible, allowing both parties to make a useful contribution to the employee’s future. Can Employers Deduct Fringe Benefits?

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Total compensation package examples

Higginbotham

Health Insurance. Other Insurance (Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Pet Insurance, etc.). Various Perks (Gym Membership, Transportation Benefits, etc.). In addition to the $80,000 salary, Company B offers a high-deductible health plan.

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What Are fringe benefits? Options, taxability, and other considerations.

Business Management Daily

Taxable vs. Non-taxable Benefits are always tax-deductible, aren’t they? Taxable examples of fringe benefits might include: Gym memberships Moving stipends beyond the actual moving cost Personal use of a company car Frequent flyer miles when converted to cash Certain life insurance payments Information like this can come as a shock.

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