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. While health savings accounts have grown in popularity, you can only offer them to employees who are enrolled in high-deductible health plans.

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HR Lineup

OCTOBER 21, 2024

It focuses on the fundamentals of health insurance, making it highly relevant for benefits professionals responsible for health and wellness programs. Key Benefits: Specialized training in health insurance plans, products, and regulations. Covers medical, dental, vision, and other health-related benefits.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

MARCH 31, 2022

Health and medical expenses are covered by a Flexible Spending Account or Medical FSA to promote general well-being. These accounts are used to cover health and medical expenses both for you and your dependents (usually children). Take advantage of your pre-tax benefits this year! Use-It-Or-Lose-It.

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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. Here is what you need to know to figure out if an expense is FSA eligible. Healthcare FSA.

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WEX Inc.

JULY 20, 2023

Smaller employers may face challenges in providing these options, although participants have said they are interested in these health plan choices. More dental and vision Among employers with benefits administration through WEX , 68% of eligible employees enrolled in vision and 77% of eligible employees enrolled in dental.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

MAY 27, 2021

Fortunately, there’s another option… Enroll in a Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account (FSA). A Limited Purpose FSA (also known as a Limited FSA or Limited Medical FSA) allows you to pay for dental and vision services with tax-free money. Copayments and dental plan deductibles. Fluoridation services.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

DECEMBER 20, 2021

As the end of 2021 and the plan year looms, it’s crucial to consider what you can do with any remaining funds in your Flexible Spending Account (FSA). Most of the funds in your FSA need to be spent before the end of the plan year because you may lose what you don’t spend.

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WEX Inc.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) are a powerful tool for individuals and employers to save money on healthcare and dependent care expenses. What you can do: Highlight the flexibility of FSAs. Most employees are about to have the opportunity to re-evaluate their benefits options during open enrollment.

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Genesis HR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Vision Insurance. Vision insurance is designed to help your employees cover and budget for ongoing vision care expenses like routine eye exams, prescription glasses, and contact lenses. Flexible Spending Account (FSA). Health Savings Account (HSA).

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401(k) Employee Benefits Disability Insurance roth 401(k) 98

Insperity

MAY 13, 2015

First and second time group health insurance buyers usually miss the opportunity to buy a health savings account (HSA)-qualified high-deductible health plan (HDHP). Health Savings Accounts. Instead, HSA money belongs to the employee and remains in the account until used.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JUNE 27, 2019

In honor of National Sunglasses Day, we wanted to highlight eligible vision expenses you can pay for with your pre-tax accounts. As an overview, a pre-tax account is a type of benefit your employer may offer to help you cover out-of-pocket expenses. There are a variety of different plans and accounts available.

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Griffin Benefits

MARCH 16, 2022

Consider that 43% of employees spend time working on their personal finances while at work. As a result, many employers realize that a myopic focus on core benefits like health, dental, and vision shortchanges employees.

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Business Management Daily

DECEMBER 1, 2019

Best practice: List all benefits and deductions to determine whether they’re impacted: Medical, dental, life, vision, group-term life insurance, long-term disability, dependent care, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts. Ditto for bonuses that are based on actual wages paid.

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Genesis HR Solutions

JANUARY 24, 2023

Health and welfare benefits and insurance Explain your company’s benefits and insurance offerings in detail, touching on all the following areas (if offered): Medical insurance: This type of insurance is likely a no-brainer—it’s one of four major types of benefits most employers offer. Dental, vision, and disability insurance.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

APRIL 18, 2023

The cost of healthcare can be daunting, especially for those who do not have adequate insurance coverage or savings to cover medical expenses. Fortunately, there are ways to increase your financial well-being through medical savings. One such way is by utilizing health savings accounts (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs).

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Benefit Resource Inc.

MARCH 28, 2024

Pre-tax benefits are a powerful tool for saving money and maximizing your income. From flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to health savings accounts (HSAs) and commuter benefits, these options offer significant advantages if managed wisely.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JUNE 18, 2019

A Limited FSA, or a Limited Purpose FSA, is one of several pre-tax accounts you may be able to sign up for through your company. It is used to pay for vision and dental expenses that are not covered by insurance. A Medical FSA can be used to pay for your out-of-pocket expenses related to medical care, dental care and vision.

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Griffin Benefits

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Together, these combined announcements by the IRS detail 2023 adjusted limits to the amounts employees can tuck away pretax into Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), transportation benefits, and retirement plans such as 401(k)s. FSA Employer Contribution Limits for 2023.

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WEX Inc.

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

You must be enrolled in an HDHP to be eligible to participate in a health savings account (HSA). PPOs are a common type of traditional health plan. And, if you have an HDHP and an HSA, you can pair both with a limited FSA (which covers dental, vision and preventive-care expenses) for even more savings!

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Insperity

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Standard” benefits may include: Health, dental and vision insurance Retirement savings plan, with a company match Life insurance Disability insurance Workers’ compensation insurance Paid time off (PTO) – two weeks per year at a minimum, three weeks per year preferred. Add health savings accounts and flexible spending accounts.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

OCTOBER 16, 2018

The specific account options you have will vary based on plans offered by your employer. Several of the most common accounts are listed here. A Medical Flexible Spending Account (Medical FSA) allows you to use tax-free money to pay for your family’s medical expenses. Health Savings Account.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

OCTOBER 21, 2019

” In the case of pre-tax benefits, we like to say “There’s a plan for that” Regardless of your benefits problem, by comparing Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts and Health Reimbursement Accounts, you can find the right plan to fit your needs.

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WEX Inc.

JUNE 13, 2024

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) allow your employees to use pre-tax dollars to cover eligible out-of-pocket healthcare expenses, providing a tax-efficient way to manage medical costs and helping you and your employees save money. But how can you effectively communicate and offer FSAs to your employees?

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WEX Inc.

APRIL 24, 2023

Pre-tax benefits savings Premiums aren’t the only way you can save on healthcare costs. Pre-tax employee benefits plans, such as health savings accounts (HSAs) and flexible spending accounts (FSAs) , let you save money by putting aside pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible medical, dental, vision and other expenses.

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HR Lineup

MAY 11, 2023

Employers can choose from a range of pre-tax benefits, including health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and other types of benefits. PeopleKeep also provides flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs), and health savings accounts (HSAs) to help employees save money on healthcare expenses.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Additionally, you may also already have a built-in savings option to pay for your COBRA premiums. A health savings account is not only an important component to paying for medical expenses today, but it is a tool you can use throughout retirement.

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HR Lineup

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

USI’s benefits offerings include a comprehensive suite of health insurance options, including medical, dental, and vision insurance. The company also offers flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs) to help employees save money on healthcare costs.

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Business Management Daily

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Many businesses start out with basic health plans and then add on dental and vision once they’re able to. HSA benefit plans: A health savings account lets employees set aside money on a pre-tax basis to pay for qualified medical expenses. It’s also natural to expand your benefit offerings as the company grows.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JUNE 1, 2023

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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Higginbotham

JANUARY 12, 2024

When considering the three main types of health accounts (HRAs, HSAs and FSAs), it’s important to understand their pros and cons before deciding what to offer your employees. What are health accounts? These setups can often provide substantial tax benefits as well.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

MARCH 19, 2020

Here are three ways to manage kids, health and finances in the middle of social distancing. With schools all over the country sending kids home, parents can use a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account to help with child care needs. You can still take advantage of making online health-related purchases.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

In addition to calculators protecting employees from accounts that are “too hot” or “too cold”, employees with an Health Savings Account may have an additional tool at their disposal: the company match. Understanding what the account is for. Take advantage of the company match.

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Higginbotham

JUNE 14, 2022

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) have emerged as one solution. FSA programs can be a good fit for many employee health benefit programs, but before being able to decide, you may have some questions – for example, how do FSAs work? Flexible Spending Account vs. Health Savings Account.

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Griffin Benefits

NOVEMBER 11, 2021

Together, these combined announcements by the IRS detail 2022 adjusted limits to the amounts employees can tuck away pretax into Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), transportation benefits, and retirement plans such as 401(k)s. HSA & HDHP Limits Increase for 2022.

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401(k) Retirement Plan Health Savings Account Deductions 56

Benefit Resource Inc.

APRIL 4, 2019

I’ve written about how I saved my family money with a Commuter Benefit Plan , a Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Dependent Care FSA. As a father of three (5 year old twin boys and a 2 year old girl), I need to save as much money as I can. What’s a Limited FSA? You can read more about that here.

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Higginbotham

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Dental and Vision Insurance. Health insurance plans typically do not include coverage for dental care or vision care, although pediatric dental care may be included. Vision Center says that standard glasses usually cost up to $600, and that’s without name brand frames. This can leave workers with many out-of-pocket costs.

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Insperity

MAY 13, 2015

First and second time group health insurance buyers usually miss the opportunity to buy a health savings account (HSA)-qualified high-deductible health plan (HDHP). Health Savings Accounts. Instead, HSA money belongs to the employee and remains in the account until used.

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