InterWest Insurance Services

JUNE 27, 2024

The IRS has issued a new bulletin, reminding Americans that funds in tax-advantaged medical savings accounts cannot be used to pay for general health and wellness expenses. If they are being reimbursed for non-medical items and services, they may run afoul of federal tax law.

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InterWest Insurance Services

AUGUST 22, 2023

Understand your options Familiarize yourself with the various options that you have: Health maintenance organizations – HMOs are typically the least expensive plans because they require enrollees to visit their personal physicians and tightly controlled in-network doctors. Going out of network is discouraged with high out-of-pocket costs.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

APRIL 20, 2023

If you have a high deductible health plan, which can be paired with an HSA (Health Savings Account), talk to your insurer or employer about any available discounts or incentive programs that may reduce your out-of-pocket costs.

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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).

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InterWest Insurance Services

DECEMBER 29, 2023

What small firms can do While small employers really can’t do anything about rising group health plan costs, they can take steps to ease their employees’ premium obligations and out-of-pocket costs: Assume more of the premium — If it’s within their budget, they can increase the amount of family coverage premium they will cover.

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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.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

Start by using this list of three questions you should ask yourself before signing up for your pre-tax benefits. This gives you insights into your spending habits and lets you lay a foundation for what kind of money choices you might make in the future and how enrolling in a pre-tax account could help.

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WEX Inc.

APRIL 25, 2024

HDHPs have limits for allowable deductible amounts and out-of-pocket costs. This can make HDHPs a great option for saving on monthly payments. Health savings accounts Another great perk of HDHPs is they can be paired with health savings accounts (HSAs).

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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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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). Employers fund and own accounts.

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Business Management Daily

APRIL 29, 2024

Healthcare plans usually fall into the following three categories: Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) : Employees select a primary care physician (PCP) from a network of healthcare providers, then use a referral system to see a specialist. HMO plans often have lower premiums and out-of-pocket costs compared to other plans.

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Higginbotham

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

Some are turning to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). Although HSAs won’t work for everyone, the benefits of an HSA account make this an appealing option for some individuals. What is a Health Savings Account (HSA)? An HSA is a special type of savings account. HSAs are portable.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The Health, Wealth, Wellness Triangle has emerged as a framework that acknowledges the interconnectedness of personal health, financial stability, and overall wellness. The Health Component A cornerstone of the Health, Wealth, Wellness Triangle is, unsurprisingly, health itself.

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Best Money Moves

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Employers can help by offering more comprehensive health plans that minimize out-of-pocket costs from the start. Employees can further prepare for unexpected medical expenses and diagnoses by partnering with financial planning services that guide saving for medical emergencies.

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InterWest Insurance Services

JANUARY 18, 2024

Failing to offer a health savings account The idea behind HDHPs is that the money employees save on premium can be funneled into an attached HSA, which can be used to reimburse out-of-pocket medical expenses. HSAs are tax-advantaged accounts that allow enrollees to save up to pay qualified medical expenses.

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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. Healthcare FSA. The most commonly used FSA is the healthcare FSA.

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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. Do your employees know how to make the most of an HSA?

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JUNE 6, 2019

Thankfully, she was able to pay through our Health Savings Account (HSA) with her benefits card. If needed, our pre-tax health account would cover additional diagnostic tests, as well as hospital services, lab fees, and mastectomy-related special bras. What to do next.

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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. The account holder (i.e., Earnings to an HSA from interest and investments are tax-free.

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Benefit Resource Inc.

JANUARY 8, 2019

Make sure you know what account(s) you have. There is often confusion on what accounts people enroll in. Another pre-tax benefit your employer might offer is Commuter Benefits , which covers eligible workplace commuting expenses. This may include two accounts: Parking and Mass Transit. Not all FSAs end the same.

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Higginbotham

JULY 12, 2022

Integrated health reimbursement arrangements are designed to work with the group health plan. Even with health insurance, dental insurance and vision insurance, employees tend to end up with some out-of-pocket costs that aren’t covered by their various plans. Comparing HRAs, HSAs and FSAs.

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Best Money Moves

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Employers can help by offering more comprehensive health plans that minimize out-of-pocket costs from the start. Employees can further prepare for unexpected medical expenses and diagnoses by partnering with financial planning services that guide saving for medical emergencies.

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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. Health Savings Account.

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Higginbotham

JANUARY 27, 2023

However, employee recruitment and retention aren’t the only reasons to offer health insurance. Although it may seem easier to boost wages and forget about employee benefits, due to potential tax breaks, offering health insurance can be a financially sound strategy. You offer SHOP coverage to all of your full-time employees.

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Corporate Synergies

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

Patient financial responsibility is on the rise—average out-of-pocket costs rose 11% in 2017 alone. 1 Many of them are still learning how to choose the right benefits each year so they get the coverage they need without overpaying or getting stuck with unexpected costs.

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Business Management Daily

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

We’ve written many times about the tax code’s prohibition on double-dipping — getting a double tax benefit on the same tax item, like taking a deduction and a tax credit for the same wages paid to the same employee. But the principle also applies if employees have flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.

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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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WEX Inc.

OCTOBER 17, 2024

These changes also come with compliance responsibilities , and as Byrd pointed out, employee benefits—particularly healthcare—are one of the most heavily regulated areas of business. He suggested that bipartisan efforts to address rising drug prices could emerge, which could ultimately benefit both employers and employees by lowering costs.

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