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It’s important to stay current on COVID-related legislation and guidance. As 2021 winds down and we look ahead to 2022, let’s review the key regulatory elements that may affect your health plans. First, we’ll revisit the various COVID-related legislation, guidance,…
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3 Approaches to Connect with Clients on Health Spending Accounts
We know you have a lot on your plate as a broker You wear multiple hats and are pulled in multiple directions, often spanning the entire spectrum of employee benefits – everything from bringing forth options to troubleshooting specific employee…
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Why Employers Need Different Messaging for HDHP and PPO Members
Comprehending the complex world of health care is not for the faint of heart. There’s acronyms galore, many different provider options and according to a 2019 published study, the majority of U.S. adults (51%) reported having inadequate health insurance literacy…
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HSAs: A Powerful Recruitment and Retention Tool
Health benefits packages have always been an important component of a job offer. However, the benefits package offered at a new job has taken on new significance in recent years as health care costs have continued to climb, with no…
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Are Brokers Telling the Right Message Going into Open Enrollment?
In fewer than eight short years, health care spending in the U.S. is expected to reach a staggering $6.19 trillion — an increase of more than 19% over today’s spend. What’s more, the need for medical goods and health care…
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How COVID-19 has Changed Employees’ Benefits Awareness
COVID-19 has changed much of the world that we live in, including how people think about and value their own health and wellness. As COVID-19 began to spike in the U.S., consumers shifted habits related to their overall health and…
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Survey Finds HSA Perception Gap Among Employees and Employers
As employees across the United States are faced with rising health care costs and living with continued health fears in the wake of COVID-19, many are looking to their employers for tools and resources to pay for care today, including…
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IRS Announces 2021 HSA and HDHP Limit Increases
For 2021, the IRS just announced the increased new contribution limits for Health Savings Accounts (HSA) to $3,600 for individuals and $7,200 for family plans. In turn, adjustments to High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP) were also made. The minimum HDHP…
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CARES Act Permanently Extends Eligible Expense Items
With the passage of the CARES Act in March 2020, additional over the counter (OTC) products and feminine hygiene products are now eligible to be purchased using a medical spending account, such as an health savings account (HSA). Prior to…
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Deadline Extended for 2019 Health Savings Account Contributions
The IRS recently announced that the 2019 federal tax filing deadline has been extended to July 15, 2020, giving Americans more time to gather their 2019 information amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. With that extension, those who have a high deductible…
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What Does the CARES Act Mean For Health Spending Accounts?
On March 27, 2020, President Donald Trump signed the $2 trillion emergency spending bill, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. This new law amounts to the largest stimulus package in U.S. history, and is aimed at providing…
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