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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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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. They may also divide the unused fund among all employees enrolled in the FSA plan.

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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. That’s a change from the prior threshold of 250.

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

Benefit Resource Inc.

This includes employees’ work benefits, particularly pre-tax accounts. For employees with an HSA, Dependent Care FSA, and/or commuter plan, there may be the opportunity to make changes to their accounts. Here are the main updates employees should know about. Especially compared to other pre-tax accounts, like FSAs.

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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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6 Key HSA Benefits to Communicate to Employees

Flimp Communications

Their tax advantages and investment potential can help employees reduce healthcare costs, save for retirement, and maximize tax refunds. And yet, that’s not how most employees understand them — if they understand them at all. In short, your employees are missing out, and so is your organization.

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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.