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Top 10 Employee Benefits Certifications for Professionals in 2024

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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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Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Medicare: Eligibility, contributions and more

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Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) can be a flexible and tax-advantaged way to pay for health care costs. You can build up your HSA with pre-tax contributions and use it for qualified health expenses. If you have qualified employer-sponsored health insurance, you may want to delay Medicare enrollment past age 65.

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HSA vs. FSA: See how you’ll save with each

WEX Inc.

Participating in a health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA) is a great way to save money. Health savings account An HSA is an individually owned benefits plan funded by you or your employer that lets you save on purchases of eligible expenses.

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Support your employees’ fertility benefit needs with an HSA or FSA

WEX Inc.

And did you know that a variety of fertility and infertility treatments are eligible for health savings account (HSA) and medical flexible spending account (FSA) funds? These benefits are designed to help people who are facing difficulties conceiving naturally and require medical assistance to achieve pregnancy.

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4 considerations when choosing employee benefits for the first time

WEX Inc.

Considerations for choosing benefits When evaluating your options, consider your personal circumstances, health status, and financial situation. Keep these factors in mind: Medical needs: Estimate your medical needs for the coming year. HSA-eligible health plans typically have lower premiums but higher deductibles.

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Vision expenses piling up? Use your HSA or FSA

WEX Inc.

Visual health is a vital component of overall well-being, and unexpected eye-related expenses can put a strain on your finances. However, for participants of health savings accounts (HSAs) or medical flexible spending accounts (FSAs) , there are ways to alleviate the financial burden associated with vision-related costs.

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Celebrating 20 Years of Health Savings Accounts

Benefit Resource Inc.

As we celebrate the 20th anniversary of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), it’s time to reflect on the transformative impact this financial tool has had on healthcare and personal finance. Contributions are tax-deductible, earnings grow tax-free, and withdrawals for qualified medical expenses are also tax-free.