InterWest Insurance Services

JANUARY 17, 2023

How Medicare eligibility affects health savings accounts. Discontinuing group health coverage. If you decide to keep them on the company’s plan, how you handle their insurance depends on your size: Fewer than 20 employees — Employees who work for these firms will need to enroll in Medicare when they turn 65.

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WEX Inc.

OCTOBER 17, 2024

How past elections shaped policy From the creation of health savings accounts (HSAs) under the Medicare Modernization Act of 2003 to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) under President Obama, election cycles have repeatedly sparked discussions about healthcare reform. Current election cycle: What’s on the table?

Employee Benefits 59

Employee Benefits Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account Out of Pocket Cost 59

WEX Inc.

JULY 24, 2024

These communication tactics can be especially useful if you’re updating major health insurance options, like switching to a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) or adding a health savings account (HSA) and want to measure the outcomes of these changes. It is not legal or tax advice.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Health savings accounts (HSAs) allow employees to save and build wealth for future medical costs. Employers should also consider offering incentives such as matching contributions or discounted premiums on health insurance plans if employees choose to use an HSA instead of a traditional health care plan.

Health Savings Account 52

Health Savings Account Taxes Medical Health Insurance 52

WEX Inc.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

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. Miss out on learning opportunities. Open enrollment comes just once a year.

401(k) 52

401(k) Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account Healthcare 52

Money Talk

AUGUST 3, 2022

Consider Tax-Saving Gifts - Only about 10% of taxpayers today can itemize deductions and it generally requires a plan to aggregate sufficient deductible expenses that exceed the standard deduction amount ($12,950 for singles and $25,900 for married couples filing jointly). Specifically, taxable investments (e.g.,

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InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 5, 2022

The biggest concern among employers is the increasing costs that employees have to shoulder for their health benefits. Employers are starting to realize that a high-deductible health plan with an attached health savings account is not a good fit for all of their employees. workers with more medical debt.

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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. For starters, let’s look at a few considerations when evaluating health plans for the first time.

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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. One of the key features of PeopleKeep is its ease of use. Another benefit of using PeopleKeep is the flexibility it offers.

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HR Lineup

SEPTEMBER 19, 2021

Humana Inc is a health insurance firm operating in different retail, healthcare, and group and specialty sections. They offer great medical packages such as emergency coverage when you are outside the United States, which most medical insurance firms rarely offer. plays in global health policy. Take a look below.

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Global People Strategist

JULY 13, 2022

As the cost of healthcare continues to rise, private employers are searching for new and innovative ways to provide health insurance for their employees. While many employers are still offering traditional health insurance plans, there is a growing trend towards alternatives such as self-funded health plans and wellness programs.

Health Insurance 52

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BerniePortal

DECEMBER 20, 2021

Of course, not all medical expenses are covered by an individual’s health insurance plan. A health savings account is an excellent employee benefit to accompany a high-deductible health plan, and account-holders should be encouraged to take advantage of these tax-free funds.

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Health Savings Account Health Insurance Deductions Deductible 96

InterWest Insurance Services

OCTOBER 17, 2024

workers would accept a job with a slightly lower salary if it offered better health care and medical coverage. The main driver in workers prioritizing benefits is the rapidly rising cost of group health insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs, according to the study by Voya Financial.

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Employee Benefits

JUNE 28, 2024

Half (54%) would prefer employers invest more in health insurance, while 43% would like more on retirement plans. More than two-thirds would not accept a new job if retirement plans (67%) and health insurance (65%) were not offered as benefits.

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Best Money Moves

AUGUST 18, 2021

Accessible and comprehensive health benefits. Over half of all Americans receive health insurance from their employers, according to 2019 census data. So it’s not surprising that in a 2020 survey of 2000 multigenerational participants, dental and vision insurance topped the list of most wanted Employee Benefits.

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BerniePortal

JUNE 23, 2021

Changing life events in the middle of the year usually means changes to your health insurance plan. If an employee enrolls in a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) mid-year, how does that affect the amount they can contribute to their health savings account (HSA)?

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InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 16, 2023

The poll of 26 health benefits decision-makers at large firms, carried out by The Commonwealth Fund and the Employee Benefits Research Institute (EBRI), found that despite rising premium and health care costs, they felt obligated to offer health insurance instead of shunting employees to exchanges.

Health Insurance 98

Health Insurance Employment Out of Pocket Cost Health Savings Account 98

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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Genesis HR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

As one of the most expensive aspects of running a small business, health insurance is top of mind for many employers. What is the best way to provide insurance? Should you provide insurance at all? Why Health Insurance For Small Businesses Matters. Health Insurance For Small Business Owners: 4 Options.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JUNE 16, 2022

One in five workers surveyed said that health care and health insurance are a major factor when deciding to accept a job, compared with only 13% of human resources executives, according to the “2022 Health at Work” survey by Quest Diagnostics. That’s compared with only 37% of HR executives.

401(k) 98

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InterWest Insurance Services

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

With more than half of all private sector employees enrolled in high-deductible health plans , it’s important that employers have in place certain protocols to ensure that they are a success. HSAs are tax-advantaged accounts that allow enrollees to save up to pay qualified medical expenses.

Deductions 98

Deductions Deductible Out of Pocket Cost Health Savings Account 98

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. Miss out on learning opportunities. Open enrollment comes just once a year.

401(k) 98

401(k) Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account Healthcare 98

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. Health Savings Accounts. High-deductible health plans.

Health Insurance 47

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InterWest Insurance Services

JULY 4, 2024

The report notes 84% of employers offer both HDHPs and traditional health plans to ensure that they can met the needs of a multi-generational workforce. The plans are typically tied to a health savings account (HSA), which employees can fund with pre-tax dollars to reimburse for health-related expenses.

Voluntary Benefits 97

Voluntary Benefits Flexible Spending Account Deductions Deductible 97

InterWest Insurance Services

JULY 13, 2023

Employers who were surveyed for a new report expected that group health insurance premiums would increase 5.4% In fact, 64% of large employers (with 500 or more workers) plan to enhance their health insurance and well-being benefits to stay competitive for talent and to keep their staff happy, Mercer found. copay plan).

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PeopleKeep

OCTOBER 26, 2020

The percentage of workers covered under HDHP plans has increased from four percent of all employer-sponsored health insurance plans in 2006 to 31 percent in 2020. A high deductible health plan (HDHP) paired with a Health Savings Account (HSA) is growing in popularity because it allows employees to pay for medical expenses tax-free.

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WEX Inc.

JULY 24, 2023

And it’s a solution you might already be offering: the health savings account. These accounts provide another way for your employees to diversify their efforts to prepare for retirement. A 401(k) is a tax-deferred account where individuals do not pay income taxes on amounts contributed,” Cook said. Yes,” Cook said.

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Empuls

DECEMBER 24, 2024

  These benefits range from health insurance to retirement plans, paid time off (PTO), and wellness programs. Some of its key components include: Health insurance: Covers medical expenses. This includes offering high-deductible health plans combined with Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) to help employees manage costs.

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InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 22, 2023

If you are running a business, you need to get an early start on preparations for your small group health plan open enrollment, particularly now as so much confusion abounds about the state of health insurance in the country. Point of service – A POS health plan is a mix between an HMO and a PPO-style health insurance policy.

Family and Medical Leave Act 98

Family and Medical Leave Act Out of Pocket Cost Deductions Deductible 98

InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 1, 2023

If you are running a business, you need to get an early start on preparations for your small group health plan open enrollment, particularly now as so much confusion abounds about the state of health insurance in the country. Point of service – A POS health plan is a mix between an HMO and a PPO-style health insurance policy.

Family and Medical Leave Act 98

Family and Medical Leave Act Out of Pocket Cost Deductions Deductible 98

InterWest Insurance Services

MAY 16, 2024

Indeed, workers who are enrolled in HDHPs are 30% less confident that they will know what their health care costs will be, compared to those who are enrolled in PPOs, which usually have lower deductibles, according to recent research by Arizent , a publisher of health insurance news.

401(k) 98

401(k) Deductions Deductible Health Savings Account 98

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. Financial wellness. Most students in the U.S.

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InterWest Insurance Services

MARCH 15, 2022

It’s no secret that most employees do not fully understand all of their health insurance benefits, which can lead to worse health outcomes and them spending more money than they need to for some medical procedures. But tools like the above can go a long way towards educating them about their health and health benefits.

Out of Pocket Cost 98

Out of Pocket Cost Health Savings Account Health Insurance Medical 98

InterWest Insurance Services

JUNE 6, 2024

Indeed, workers who are enrolled in HDHPs are 30% less confident that they will know what their health care costs will be, compared to those who are enrolled in PPOs, which usually have lower deductibles, according to recent research by Arizent , a publisher of health insurance news.

401(k) 96

401(k) Deductions Deductible Health Savings Account 96

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.

Health Insurance 47

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InterWest Insurance Services

JUNE 2, 2023

Employers offer flexible savings accounts and health savings accounts to their employees so they can build up funds with pre-tax dollars to pay for health care and related expenses. months each year to spend the money in their flex accounts, which in most cases means until March 15 of the following year.

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Out of Pocket Cost Health Savings Account Medical Health Insurance 98

InterWest Insurance Services

JANUARY 27, 2023

What you can do Fortunately, there are steps you can take to help them reduce their out-of-pocket expenses for health care: Emphasize the importance of preventative care — The best way to prevent or stave off major health issues is through preventative care, such as going to routine checkups and having blood work done as recommended.

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