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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. It is not legal, financial, or tax advice.

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6 Key HSA Benefits to Communicate to Employees

Flimp Communications

Health savings accounts (HSAs) are amazing tools for addressing the triple pillars of modern anxiety: money, health, and uncertainty about the future. Their tax advantages and investment potential can help employees reduce healthcare costs, save for retirement, and maximize tax refunds.

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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.

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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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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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FSA eligible expenses — what purchases count?

Business Management Daily

Flexible Spending Accounts allow employees to set aside pre-tax dollars from their paycheck to use for medical or dependent care expenses. These funds are placed in an FSA account that employees can use to pay for eligible expenses. Types of FSA Plans. Healthcare FSA. Limited Purpose FSA.

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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.