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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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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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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.

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6 Key HSA Benefits to Communicate to Employees

Flimp Communications

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. When given the option, nearly two-thirds of employees enroll in an HSA-eligible health plan — a sign of progress! HSAs are savings accounts.

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HR Professionals… What’s Your Problem?

Benefit Resource Inc.

Of those, more than seven in ten employers (71 percent) also offer a health savings account with employer funding. 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.

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What is a High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)?

Higginbotham

By opting for a higher deductible, employees can secure lower monthly premiums. Let’s say an employee enrolls in a high-deductible health plan providing self-only coverage with an annual deductible of $2,000. Employers, employees or both can contribute funds to an HSA in the same year.