Posts Tagged ‘HSA’
Five Things Employees Need to Know About Their HSAs Before They Retire
Many employees look forward to retirement. From starting a new hobby to traveling, employees may begin making plans for their retirement years long before the day actually comes. But when it comes to their benefits and financial plans, employees may not know how they can leverage their Health Savings Accounts (HSA) after they retire. As…
Read MoreStart the New Year with Success
With the start of the new year, many organizations are kicking off a new benefit plan year – and there is a lot for employees to realize, especially when it comes to a health savings account (HSA). Whether they enrolled in a new HSA or continuing to fund an existing account, educating employees on when…
Read MoreChanges to 2020 Health Care That Employees Might Not Know About
With the new benefits year around the corner, employees are likely making plans around their health care including Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) contributions, contemplating providers that they may need to visit and planning for the unexpected. As plans begin to form, employees should review these health care changes that are…
Read MoreWhat is the HSA Triple Tax Benefit?
Triple tax benefit. Employees have likely heard it before. However, when it comes to health savings accounts (HSAs), do employees really understand what these three words mean to them? The unique benefits of an HSAs triple tax advantage can seem complicated but when communicated in plain language, understanding is greatly increased. At Further, we aim…
Read MoreUsing an HSA with Kids Over 18 Years Old
When a child turns 18, there are a lot of changes that begin to take place. He or she may be heading off to college soon or starting their first job. When it comes to health insurance, it is easy for young adults to stay in the dark about coverage, cost, and benefits. Under the…
Read More5 Tips to Increase Employee HSA Adoption
As employer-offered high deductible health plans (HDHPs) continue to become more widely offered and additional health care premium costs are being shifted to members, there seems to be a perception among employees that you can no longer have a quality health care plan that is also affordable. Employees perceive that you need to compromise one…
Read MorePairing an HSA with a Limited Purpose FSA
When it comes to health care spending options, there are many possibilities employers can offer. Whether it is a health savings account (HSA) or flexible spending account (FSA), both are great spending tools for employees with consumer-directed health plans that can be used for health care expenses. However, while many groups offer an HSA paired…
Read MoreQuestions Every Broker Should Ask Prospective HSA Administrators
The health savings account (HSA) market is changing. What was once a means for employees to save and invest funds for future healthcare needs is now morphing into a way to pay for medical costs. This new reality means that employers, who want to provide their employees with tools they can use now to achieve…
Read MoreHow Telemedicine May Help Decrease Health Care Costs
As employees continue to explore their health care treatment options, and the expenses that correlate, telemedicine may provide a more convenient, cost-saving option compared to traditional office visits. What’s more, telemedicine removes some of the traditional barriers to health care, such as distance, mobility, and time constraints, which could hinder some employees from seeking information…
Read More11 Surprising Things You Can Buy With Your HSA
When employees have a health savings account (HSA), they generally understand that visits to the doctor or dentist can be paid for through their HSA. But when it comes to other items or services, employees may be missing out on tax savings by not using their pre-tax HSA dollars toward purchasing qualified items. What services,…
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