InterWest Insurance Services

JANUARY 27, 2023

Even if you are providing them with a robust plan, there are often out-of-pocket cost-sharing and deductibles to contend with. For employees in high-deductible health plans, the costs can be steep. Many preventative services are covered with no out-of-pocket cost-sharing, but checkups usually are not.

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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.

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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. Going out of network is discouraged with high out-of-pocket 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. Going out of network is discouraged with high out-of-pocket costs.

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

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.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JANUARY 3, 2022

The cost of having a baby is no small fee. Even with health insurance, labor and delivery can cost around $5,000, and without insurance, it can be upwards of $40,000. Fortunately, one great way to help with out-of-pocket costs is utilizing a Health Savings Account (HSA).

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InterWest Insurance Services

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

But the costs of coverage can be daunting and many employers worry about whether they can afford benefits programs and struggle to set a budget that won’t deplete or severely dent their profits. Typically, the most expensive and most important benefit is health insurance. Don’t game the system. Getting it right.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JANUARY 18, 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.

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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.

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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. The main oversight: Ruling out HSA-qualified plans.

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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. Patient financial responsibility is on the rise—average out-of-pocket costs rose 11% in 2017 alone.

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PeopleKeep

NOVEMBER 12, 2021

If you’re looking to supplement your organization’s group health insurance plan to help cover your employees’ out-of-pocket costs, you have two main options: Section 105 plans , such as the group coverage HRAs (GCHRAs), and Section 125 cafeteria plans , such as health savings accounts (HSAs).

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PeopleKeep

OCTOBER 29, 2021

Employers offering a high deductible health plan (HDHP) have several ways to offset the higher out-of-pocket costs and make the benefit more meaningful for employees. One way is to offer a health savings account (HSA) alongside the HDHP.

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Business Management Daily

APRIL 29, 2024

Different benefits appeal to different teams, but what matters most is providing more than just the bare minimum—health insurance, workers’ compensation, and a competitive salary. HMO plans often have lower premiums and out-of-pocket costs compared to other plans.

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Higginbotham

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

What is a Health Savings Account (HSA)? It can be funded on a pre-tax basis, and the owner can use the untaxed funds for qualified medical expenses. If you use HSA money for non-qualified expenses before you turn 65, you will have to pay federal income tax plus a 20 percent penalty. There are significant tax advantages.

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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. While flexible spending accounts are typically associated with medical costs there are a couple of different types of FSAs. Health insurance premiums including COBRA premiums.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JUNE 6, 2019

Screening mammograms are free through almost every insurance plan. From ACA marketplace insurance, to private and group health insurance. Thankfully, she was able to pay through our Health Savings Account (HSA) with her benefits card. Most of us think that mammograms are free. What to do next.

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Higginbotham

JULY 12, 2022

This may be a good option for employers that want to simplify their health plan administration while giving employees flexibility. Integrated health reimbursement arrangements are designed to work with the group health plan. A benefit reimbursement plan offers a way to cover these costs.

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CorpStrat

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

Healthcare costs have risen faster than inflation. In 2023, having some money set aside to cover these out-of-pocket costs is critical for most employees. This is money that employees can set aside to pay for out of pocket health care costs and they won’t be taxed on it.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

OCTOBER 24, 2019

We use an opt-in process to match you with the best health plan based on your lifestyle, as well as the best tax-free accounts based on your savings goals, which you provided on your date of hire” And then I’d go back to work. any health conditions. any health conditions. Type of Insurance Plan.

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Insperity

JULY 22, 2014

Buying health insurance can be a costly endeavor. But now, because of health care reform’s individual mandate, not buying coverage isn’t an option. Most Americans must have health insurance or face a tax penalty. That help comes in two forms: premium tax credits and cost-sharing subsidies.

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Genesis HR Solutions

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

According to Healthcare.gov , a Flexible Spending Account (also known as a flexible spending arrangement) is a special account employees put money into that they use to pay for certain out-of-pocket health care costs. Health Savings Account (HSA). Hospital Insurance. Life Insurance. Healthcare.gov ).

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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.

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Higginbotham

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024

Are you offering your employees health insurance options that work for their budgets? While not ideal for everyone, a high-deductible health plan can be very appealing to some workers, especially when it’s paired with a health savings account. Employers, employees or both can contribute funds to an HSA in the same year.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JANUARY 26, 2022

The report states that the findings raise concerns about whether some employees can even afford to use their health plans. It stressed two main points: High deductibles — The report found one of the main drivers of stress was high deductibles and other out-of-pocket costs.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

They are both tax-free. The money comes out of your paycheck before taxes which means you’re giving a little less to the IRS. Which pre-tax account you can enroll in depends on what kind of health insurance you have. Your money can be invested and earn interest, all tax free.

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Flimp Communications

MARCH 11, 2025

You understand the triple-tax-advantaged, money-saving, long-term-investment potential of an HSA. You grasp how enrolling in an HSA coupled with a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) can be an affordable and effective healthcare strategy for employees of all ages and health situations. Its a reasonable assumption.

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