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Maximizing FSA Utilization: Why Communication from HR Is Key

Flimp Communications

As year-end draws closer, countless employees unknowingly leave money on the tablemoney theyve set aside for healthcare through their Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). Protect Skin and Vision Sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher is eligible for FSA reimbursement, making it an excellent year-round purchase.

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5 ways to alleviate your employees' hesitations with choosing in an FSA

WEX Inc.

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are a powerful tool for individuals and employers to save money on healthcare and dependent care expenses. What you can do: Highlight the flexibility of FSAs. Emphasize that eligible expenses encompass a wide range of medical, dental, and vision costs, as well as dependent care expenses.

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People over perks: Bridging employee benefits with strong HR

Insperity

Standard” benefits may include: Health, dental and vision insurance Retirement savings plan, with a company match Life insurance Disability insurance Workers’ compensation insurance Paid time off (PTO) – two weeks per year at a minimum, three weeks per year preferred. Add health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts.

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Finding the sweet spot for your FSA election

Benefit Resource Inc.

If you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), you know that every year during Open Enrollment (OE), you choose how much to put aside in the account, otherwise known as your election. It should help cover your expenses after insurance across medical, vision and dental. Annual vision costs after insurance.

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Eenie meenie miney mo – Which account should I choose?

Benefit Resource Inc.

The specific account options you have will vary based on plans offered by your employer. Several of the most common accounts are listed here. Please be sure to download the cheat sheets for answers to all four questions. Download: Why Do I Need a Medical FSA? Download: Why do I Need a Limited FSA? Parking Account.

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COBRA subsidy FAQs: Answers to the most common questions

Benefit Resource Inc.

There is a subsidy for 100% of premiums (including 2% administration fees) for the cost of Group Health Plans, including: Medical, Dental, Vision, and most HRAs. Flexible Spending Accounts are not eligible for subsidy. The subsidy is available for both fully insured and self-insured plans. What is the subsidy period?

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HR Professionals… What’s Your Problem?

Benefit Resource Inc.

An additional tool can be pairing an HSA-HDHP with a Limited Flexible Spending Account (or Limited FSA). Employees can use two tax-advantaged accounts to cover many primary eligible expenses. In the end, employees walk away with lower premiums and two pre-tax accounts to keep even more money in their pockets.