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From deductibles to wellness: Why benefits options matter

WEX Inc.

HSA or FSA options Similar to the choice in health plans, many participants told us in the survey that they wanted to choose between either a health savings account (HSA) or a flexible spending account (FSA). However, not all employees are offered these benefits.

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FSA eligible expenses — what purchases count?

Business Management Daily

Open enrollment is underway for many companies right now and one benefits offering that may be on the menu this year is an FSA. Flexible Spending Accounts allow employees to set aside pre-tax dollars from their paycheck to use for medical or dependent care expenses. Wherever you fall, we have answers for you.

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2022 Health Insurance Outlook, Changes

InterWest Insurance Services

As we enter 2022, there are a number of changes on the horizon that plan sponsors need to be aware of as they will affect group health plans as well as employees enrolled in those plans. Some of the changes concern temporary rules that were implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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FSAs, HSAs, HRAs: What employers need to understand

Business Management Daily

Almost all health plans offer add-on accounts — health flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, or health reimbursement accounts. You need to know how these accounts differ so you can communicate about them to employees. Health flexible spending accounts. Here are the basics.

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GoCo

HR Lineup

With GoCo, employees have access to a comprehensive benefits marketplace where they can compare plans and select the best options for their individual needs. The platform also offers a flexible spending account (FSA) option, allowing employees to set aside pre-tax dollars for eligible medical and dependent care expenses.

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Do you need to make benefit changes because of COVID-19?

Benefit Resource Inc.

Here are the main updates employees should know about. Even apart from COVID-19, HSAs are fairly flexible when it comes to making changes. (Changes to Medical FSAs are currently not permitted).

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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. Employees can use two tax-advantaged accounts to cover many primary eligible expenses.