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InterWest Insurance Services
DECEMBER 9, 2021
In addition, new rulemaking is likely to be introduced in 2022 that will affect health plans, including non-discrimination rules for wellness plans and new rules governing what must be included on insurance plan ID cards. The CAA created a number of new requirements that affect health insurance and coverage.
Insperity
MAY 13, 2015
If you’re shopping for group health insurance for your company the first or second time around, it can be hard to make a confident choice. Not to mention, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has changed the group health insurance market considerably. High-deductible health plans.
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Money Talk
JUNE 29, 2022
In it, I urged a review of tax deductions/credits, tax withholding, budgeting/cash flow, flexible spending accounts, financial goal progress, and investment portfolio status. Insurance Check-Up - While stocks have trended downward so far in 2022, insurance premiums (homeowners, auto, health, etc.)
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Money Talk
AUGUST 3, 2022
They include 529 college savings plans, flexible spending accounts (FSAs), tax-deferred annuities, and health savings accounts (HSAs) for people with high-deductible health insurance plans. Bottom Line: tax-efficient investment strategies allow investors to retain more of their investment earnings.
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HR Lineup
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Health Insurance Associate (HIA) The Health Insurance Associate (HIA) certification is offered by America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP). It focuses on the fundamentals of health insurance, making it highly relevant for benefits professionals responsible for health and wellness programs.
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PeopleKeep
AUGUST 16, 2021
If your employer offers a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), then you have access to a unique health benefit that empowers you to make your own healthcare choices in ways a traditional group health insurance plan doesn’t.
HR Digest
MAY 21, 2023
From mandated health insurance plans to free snacks, benefits and perks can play a big role in talent attraction and employee retention. Health insurance Those benefits provide a baseline of employee expectations. Health care flexible spending accounts 3. Health insurance 2.
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InterWest Insurance Services
MARCH 22, 2022
Options can include: Health insurance, Voluntary benefits premiums (like vision and dental), Life insurance, 401(k), and. Flexible spending account. Call us for more information on how you can set up a flexible benefit plan for your staff. Flexible spending accounts.
WEX Inc.
JANUARY 6, 2025
COBRA can provide important health insurance security when youve experienced job loss or another qualifying event. And election of COBRA can affect your ability to use the reimbursement accounts in which you were participating prior to your COBRA eligibility. Your HSA funds can be used to pay for COBRA premiums.
InterWest Insurance Services
MARCH 4, 2022
As rising health insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs for health care are burdening workers, more employers are looking for ways to help their staff put aside money for those expenses. Fortunately, there is another option: a health reimbursement arrangement (HRA). Qualified medical expenses. How HRAs work.
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Higginbotham
FEBRUARY 21, 2023
You’re reading your health insurance policy and come across a coinsurance clause. Here’s what you need to know about this common insurance term. This is called cost sharing, and it’s common in many types of insurance. Cost sharing helps insurance companies and policyholders achieve certain goals.
Higginbotham
JANUARY 27, 2023
Although some small business owners may feel overwhelmed by the prospect of offering health insurance and other benefits, the many advantages can make the effort worthwhile. ALEs are subject to certain health care reporting requirements. However, many small employers decide to offer health insurance anyway.
InterWest Insurance Services
JULY 4, 2024
The average employer covers 78% of their employees’ health insurance premiums, up from 74% in 2022. Participation in HSAs and flexible spending accounts fell 20% from 2022 to 2024, indicating that employers are not doing enough to educate their staff about these tax-advantaged accounts.
InterWest Insurance Services
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
They have three specific flexible benefits for your employees to choose from: Pre-tax health insurance premium deductions Premium-only plans allow your employees to elect to withhold a portion of their pre-tax salary to pay for their portion of the premium contribution to their employer-sponsored plan.
InterWest Insurance Services
JULY 20, 2022
To help these new recruits get the most out of the benefits you offer, you can start by focusing on the following: School them on health insurance. To many new Gen Z recruits, signing up for health insurance and actually using their benefits is a foreign concept.
98 Corporate Synergies
FEBRUARY 11, 2019
A new father outlines requirements with his Baby Health Insurance Playbook. The same can be said for insuring a new dependent. To plan for newborn healthcare benefits, parents need a baby health insurance playbook. The Baby Health Insurance Playbook isn’t really a book. As Seen In.
PeopleKeep
APRIL 30, 2020
There are a few different types of medical reimbursement plans including: Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs), Healthcare Reimbursement Plans (HRPs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), and Health Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
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Genesis HR Solutions
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020
There are four major types of employee benefits many employers offer: medical insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement plans. Medical Insurance. Medical insurance is likely a no-brainer— it’s one of four major types of benefits most employers offer. Dental Insurance. Vision Insurance.
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InterWest Insurance Services
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
It’s almost time for year-end small group open enrollment and you need to drive engagement so that your employees can make informed decisions about their health insurance options. We want to help you help your employees understand all of their options so that they can purchase a plan that is appropriate for their situation.
Higginbotham
OCTOBER 5, 2023
In today’s increasingly competitive job market, offering a basic health insurance package is no longer enough to attract and retain top talent. The Evolution of Employee Benefits Employee benefits have come a long way since the days of basic health insurance coverage with a savings retirement plan thrown in.
Insperity
MAY 13, 2015
If you’re shopping for group health insurance for your company the first or second time around, it can be hard to make a confident choice. Not to mention, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has changed the group health insurance market considerably. High-deductible health plans.
Health Consultants Group
OCTOBER 1, 2021
Flexible work options. Employees still want traditional options such as retirement plans, educational assistance, and health insurance. Accident and Health Benefits . Group-term life insurance . Health Savings Accounts. Flexible Spending Accounts: funded by salary reduction.
Insperity
MAY 27, 2013
Though the employer mandate provisions of the Affordable Care Act have been delayed, health care insurance costs, taxes and fees are expected to continue to climb. Postponing your decision to provide health care insurance could prove to be very costly for your business. Don’t offer health insurance to your employees.
WEX Inc.
AUGUST 15, 2023
Whether you're transitioning from your parents' insurance, landed your first full-time job, or are simply obtaining coverage for the first time, choosing health plans and employee benefits options can be overwhelming. However, your eligibility for either account can be influenced by the health plan you choose.
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The Olson Group
DECEMBER 9, 2021
These include a Summary of Benefits and Coverage (SBC), privacy practices on personal health information (HIPPA), the Children’s Health Insurance Program Reauthorization Act on Health Coverage assistance (CHIPRA), Women’s Health and Cancer Rights Act (WHCRA), and COBRA General Rights and Election Notices.
Insperity
OCTOBER 31, 2017
From employer-sponsored health insurance to retirement savings plans, an attractive benefits package can help you hire the best employees and ensure you retain them for many years to come. Outside vendors, such as the insurance provider and investment company. How does a flexible spending account work?
Qandle
JUNE 20, 2023
Benefits and Deductions: Collect information related to employee benefits and deductions, such as health insurance, retirement contributions, flexible spending accounts, loan repayments, or garnishments. Ensure accuracy and verify any changes or updates.
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InterWest Insurance Services
NOVEMBER 25, 2022
The IRS has released the 2023 maximum contribution amounts for health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts. The changes, which the IRS releases in November each year, will affect contribution limits for HSAs, FSAs and 401(k) and other retirement accounts. 7,750 for family coverage (up $450).
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Business Management Daily
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
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. Copays, co-insurance, and deductibles for medical care. Types of FSA Plans.
WEX Inc.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2023
When approaching open enrollment, do … Evaluate available health insurance plans. Increasingly, employers are offering their employees both HSA-eligible health plans (or high-deductible health plans ) and traditional health plans. The “daily grind” can often get in the way of the big picture, but don’t let it!
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Best Money Moves
JULY 8, 2020
3 Health Insurance Benefits. Employers who don’t offer health insurance might want to reconsider and employers who do should audit their healthcare offerings to determine the out of pocket costs of deductibles, prescriptions, copays and then work with benefits brokers to provide better coverage. . 4 Paid Time Off.
PeopleKeep
DECEMBER 9, 2020
As leadership teams evaluate small business health insurance options , many want to know how they can reimburse employees tax-free for medical expenses.
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Best Money Moves
OCTOBER 13, 2023
Common incentives for participation include cash bonuses, reducing contributions towards health insurance and providing a flexible spending account. Some employees may be dissuaded or nervous in volunteering in a program like this.
HR Lineup
MAY 9, 2023
One of the most significant employee benefits that Pazcare offers is health insurance. Health insurance is an essential component of employee benefits, and Pazcare recognizes the importance of it. In addition to health insurance and retirement savings plans, Pazcare also offers flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
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Insperity
FEBRUARY 13, 2018
Start by offering a solid benefits package that includes a great portfolio of health insurance options to choose from. This alone can help ease some of your employees’ money concerns because they will have the opportunity to get things like medical insurance, disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans and more.
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WEX Inc.
DECEMBER 18, 2024
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) offer a valuable tax-advantaged benefit, but the IRS use-or-lose rule can result in forfeited funds if employees dont use their balances by the deadline. Key dates February 28, 2025: Paper filing deadline for 1095-C forms.
Best Money Moves
MAY 9, 2018
Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings accounts (HSA) help employees prepare and pay for healthcare expenses. Self-Funded Health Insurance. Smaller employers are reducing costs, gaining plan flexibility, and keeping employees happy by self-funding health insurance.
Insperity
AUGUST 25, 2020
This can look like: Using well-known carriers for the health insurance options you sponsor Contributing to a health savings account or flexible spending account for employees Offering an employee assistance program (EAP) Matching a percentage of employee retirement plan contributions.
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Business Management Daily
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Employees get to select a new plan for their health insurance and opt into other employee benefits for the next year. This is generally the only time health coverage changes are allowed aside from onboarding or family changes (such as marriage, divorce, or the birth of a child). It’s almost that time of year again!
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WEX Inc.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Whether you’re transitioning from your parents’ insurance, landed your first full-time job, or are simply obtaining coverage for the first time, choosing health plans and employee benefits options can be overwhelming. However, your eligibility for either account can be influenced by the health plan you choose.
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WEX Inc.
JANUARY 4, 2023
COBRA can provide important health insurance security when you’ve experienced job loss or another qualifying event. And election of COBRA can affect your ability to use the reimbursement accounts in which you were participating prior to your COBRA eligibility. Your HSA funds can be used to pay for COBRA premiums.
International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans
MAY 17, 2023
When it comes to employee benefits, tried-and-true offerings like employer-paid health insurance and matching retirement savings plan contributions have remained at the head of the class among soon-to-be U.S. and Canadian college graduates over the years.
Benefit Resource Inc.
JANUARY 16, 2024
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) are two of the most effective instruments for optimizing health savings and financial flexibility for both employers and employees among the different components of a comprehensive benefits strategy.
HR Lineup
FEBRUARY 13, 2023
USI is a leading insurance brokerage and consulting firm that specializes in employee benefits. USI’s benefits offerings include a comprehensive suite of health insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
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