Fringe Benefit Analysts

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Premium Rates Because an insurance carrier must obey simple math in order to function, it needs to bring in at least as much in premiums as it costs to pay the incurred medical claims (and the employees of the insurance carrier often want to take home paychecks, too). What Is Pooling?

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Money Talk

DECEMBER 16, 2021

This includes expenses for health insurance as well as deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance when medical bills occur. Hospitals often charge higher prices than free-standing radiology providers and other medical service providers. With high inflation currently, many families are closely examining their expenses.

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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. HSAs are tax-advantaged accounts that allow enrollees to save up to pay qualified medical expenses.

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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

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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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

JULY 24, 2024

But that doesn’t mean they don’t have medical bills 1. Even if your health plan has a low deductible and few copayments , your insurance provider will likely only pay a portion of your healthcare costs, leaving you to cover the rest. From there, they can accumulate into staggering medical debt.

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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. Did You Know? Great question!

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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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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. Absent catastrophic medical bills or a natural disaster declared by the U.S. President, most people can’t itemize without a plan. 401(k), 403(b), 457, TSP).

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InterWest Insurance Services

DECEMBER 10, 2024

But, while health plans will generally cover these medications for diabetes, not as many do for weight loss. The survey found that 44% of employers with 500 or more workers cover weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound, as well as older medications in the same class like Saxenda (made by Novo Nordisk).

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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. Qualified medical expenses. How HRAs work.

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Money Talk

MARCH 22, 2023

I recently attended a NY Public Library webinar about tax planning and below is a summary: Standard Deduction - 2023 saw the largest ever automatic adjustment to standard deductions since indexing was introduced in the 1980s. A larger standard deduction means that taxpayers can shelter more income from income taxes.

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InterWest Insurance Services

DECEMBER 14, 2022

As many as 9 million surprise medical bills have been prevented since January 2022 due to the impact of the No Surprises Act, according to a new report. This is the first data that indicates the law, aimed at eliminating surprise medical billing for insured patients getting emergency treatment, is working. The No Surprises Act.

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WEX Inc.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

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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Higginbotham

MARCH 24, 2025

Typically, if your employer offers a medical plan with creditable prescription drug coverage, there is no penalty for delaying Medicare enrollment. To be eligible to contribute to an HSA, you must not have any other health coverage (such as Medicare) that pays out before you meet your high-deductible health plans deductible.

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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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Money Talk

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Revisit Your Deductibles - Check with your insurance agent on policy premium costs and consider raising the deductibles on your policy (e.g., a $500 to a $1,000 deductible), however, only if there is significant savings. a $500 to a $1,000 deductible), however, only if there is significant savings. Do this (e.g.,

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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

AUGUST 8, 2024

Otherwise, you could overlook valuable tax deductions (e.g., medical expenses and write-offs for college savings plan contributions). Consider accelerating deductions (e.g.,

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Flimp Communications

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

According to some estimates, the year will see a nearly 9% increase in the cost of medical care benefits, and inflation alone is not to blame. Cutting-edge medical technologies and new medications (such as Ozempic) are among the factors driving up costs. Employees answer four key questions (that’s it!)

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WEX Inc.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Did you recently elect to participate in a medical flexible spending account (FSA) ? If you’re a first-time medical FSA participant, you may not be familiar with FSA definitions and rules. We’ve provided a list of the top things a first-time medical FSA participant should be aware of in order to take full advantage of their FSA.

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PeopleKeep

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Many small organizations we talk to want to know more about the tax deductibility of medical premiums. This article discusses when medical premiums are eligible pre-tax as opposed to after-tax.

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Money Talk

OCTOBER 19, 2023

Below are nine of my key take-aways from information that was provided about living well in later life and not running out of money during your lifetime: Medical Advances - Many of the leading causes of death today may no longer be as prevalent in another one or two decades due to medical research advances.

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Patriot Software

AUGUST 29, 2022

As an employer, you must stay on top of your payroll responsibilities, including federal, state, and local taxes and deductions. This article has been updated to include 2022 tax information. If you are an employer with employees who work in Washington state, you need to know about the Washington paid family leave program.

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Money Talk

JUNE 8, 2022

Consider “Bunching” and Withhold Accordingly - With another half-year to go, there is still plenty of time to develop a proactive strategy to exceed the standard deduction. If you plan to “bunch,” check your withholding with the IRS calculator noted above.

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PeopleKeep

OCTOBER 26, 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. 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.

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Money Talk

DECEMBER 22, 2021

Other tax numbers that get indexed are the standard deduction, certain tax credits, and the deduction for business-related and medical mileage. The IRS publishes tables with the income ranges for four filing status categories and seven tax rates that currently range from 10% to 37%.

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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. These plans allow workers to contribute pre-tax income annually for out-of-pocket medical expenses and child/elder care.

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Flimp Communications

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

There are no taxes on HSA contributions, growth, or use for qualified medical expenses. However, with a bit of educational outreach, you can help your companys employees see that HSAs can reduce their tax bills and medical costs while helping them save for retirement. Commuter benefits. College savings accounts.

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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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Higginbotham

APRIL 8, 2025

Rising premiums, increased deductibles and mounting prescription drug costs can quickly erode health care budgets. Cost-Shifting to Employees: Higher deductibles, copays and out-of-pocket costs may ease the financial burden for public sector entities, but they could have a negative impact on employee satisfaction and team morale.

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Best Money Moves

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Employees look for solutions to their unique problems from building retirement savings to handling unexpected medical expenses. Inclusive health benefits are still widely sought after Medical costs continue to be a major concern for employees going into 2025. The common theme emerging from this years insights is personalization.

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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

JUNE 20, 2024

The IRS updates this amount annually, along with minimum deductibles as well as the out-of-pocket maximums for high-deductible health plans. Under its rules, HSAs, which help employees save for medical expenses, are only available to those enrolled in qualified HDHPs. Medical devices. for individual HSA plans.

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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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InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 15, 2024

As prescription drug costs continue growing and pricey new pharmaceuticals add to health plans’ cost burdens, some carriers are starting to reduce the number of medications they’ll cover and are imposing new barriers to accessing the most expensive ones. This is referred to as a pharmacy deductible.

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