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Flexible Spending Account Contribution Limit Climbs

InterWest Insurance Services

The IRS recently announced that the annual contribution limit for flexible spending accounts will rise to $3,200 in 2024, up $150 from this year. Also, employees will be able to carry over up to $640 next year into 2025 if they have funds left over in their account, if their employer allows it (it’s optional).

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Open Enrollment Prep: Identify Workers’ Needs, Consider Costs to Plan Benefits

InterWest Insurance Services

Provide employees with a breakdown of medical and pharmaceutical cost increases to avoid sticker shock. This is especially true if you are making changes to cost-sharing, introducing new plans, introducing a wellness plan or health savings accounts or flexible spending accounts.

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What employees expect from benefits packages

Business Management Daily

Outstanding pharmaceutical and/or hospitalization coverage. Employers also may want to explore benefit plan additions such as: Flexible Spending Accounts. Flexible employee schedules/work-from-home options. Medical plans with no or low-cost deductibles. Insurance that is accepted at a greater range of places.