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Top 10 Employee Benefits Certifications for Professionals in 2024

HR Lineup

Administered by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans (IFEBP) and Dalhousie University, this program provides a comprehensive education on employee benefits, retirement plans, and health benefits. Key Benefits: Comprehensive coverage of group benefits, retirement plans, and compensation.

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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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It’s July. Have you performed an HSA midyear check-in?

WEX Inc.

Does your health savings account (HSA) have enough funds to carry you through the second half of the year? Unexpected: While these costs can be difficult to predict, always account for an unplanned trip to the emergency room or urgent medical procedure. Perform your HSA midyear check! It is not legal or tax advice.

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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.

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How HSAs can transform retirement planning and your common questions

WEX Inc.

Fortunately, there’s an often overlooked way to help employees build wealth and prepare for retirement. And it’s a solution you might already be offering: the health savings account. Why HSAs for retirement planning? Click below to get your free HSA retirement white paper.

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HDHP vs. PPO: Choose the health plan that’s right for you

WEX Inc.

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. ” Costs are more manageable when you use providers that are in your plan’s network. What’s a PPO?

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What You Need to Know About Health Savings Accounts

Benefit Resource Inc.

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are tax-advantaged accounts that allow you to pay for medical expenses now and in the future. Whether you already have an HSA or are looking at this account for the first time, BRI is here to share why we love this account so much. HSAs Are Not Use-It-Or-Lose.