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Importance of Educating Gen Z Workers on Benefits

InterWest Insurance Services

Keep in mind that the ritual of choosing a benefits package is a brand-new experience for people who are new to the workforce, and you should prepare to educate new employees on how to effectively choose and use their new coverages, as well as all the details like premiums, deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses. Continuing education.

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Support your employees’ fertility benefit needs with an HSA or FSA

WEX Inc.

And did you know that a variety of fertility and infertility treatments are eligible for health savings account (HSA) and medical flexible spending account (FSA) funds? The information in this blog post is for educational purposes only. Keep reading if you’re interested in supporting your employees with these needs.

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4 considerations when choosing employee benefits for the first time

WEX Inc.

In the second blog post in our three-part series to educate first-time participants, we walk through a few factors you should consider when choosing among employee benefits accounts for the first time. Click here for the first blog post in our series on choosing a health plan for the first time.

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Vision expenses piling up? Use your HSA or FSA

WEX Inc.

However, for participants of health savings accounts (HSAs) or medical flexible spending accounts (FSAs) , there are ways to alleviate the financial burden associated with vision-related costs. The information in this blog post is for educational purposes only. It is not legal or tax advice.

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HSA vs. FSA: See how you’ll save with each

WEX Inc.

Participating in a health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA) is a great way to save money. Flexible spending account An FSA is an employer-owned account that you use to set aside funds for qualified expenses. The information in this blog post is for educational purposes only.

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What happens to employee benefits plans when you elect COBRA?

WEX Inc.

Flexible spending account (FSA) If you were enrolled in an FSA prior to electing COBRA, you may still be able to tap into your FSA funds. Your ability to spend down funds depends on a number of factors, and those factors can be specific to your employers FSA. The information in this blog post is for educational purposes only.

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Why FSA substantiation matters and what to look for

WEX Inc.

The IRS requires your flexible spending account (FSA) participants to submit documentation to prove their purchase was an eligible expense. For example, participants with an FSA powered by WEX have access to technology, processes, and educational materials to make it easier for them to access their funds.