FSA
FSA FAQs
Employees in Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) health insurance plans usually enjoy co-pays and lower deductibles but pay higher premiums. To help offset these, they can reduce healthcare expenses with a tax-advantaged Flexible Spending Account (FSA). Here are answers to the FSA questions we get most frequently. FSA FAQs What is
What happens to unspent FSA funds?
If you’re new to or unfamiliar with Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), there are some terms you need to know to help maximize the benefit of these tax-advantaged accounts. For example, when an FSA plan is set up, the employer has three options as to how to treat funds that haven’t
Heart Health and Your Benefits
Cardiovascular disease is the number one killer of women as well as men in the United States. February is American Heart Month, encouraging us all to learn more about our heart health. Let’s discuss a little about heart health and how your employer-sponsored benefit accounts may help. Women’s Heart Health
The Value of Consumer Directed Healthcare Accounts
The infographic below details the value of consumer-directed healthcare accounts. Learn more from this overview of HSAs, HRAs, FSAs, and other helpful information. What is a Consumer Directed Healthcare Account? A consumer-directed healthcare (CDH) account is a type of medical savings account that: There are three primary types of CDH
Missed Open Enrollment?
As open enrollment winds down, some participants may determine that they have elected too much or too little coverage for next year, while others who ignored enrollment may wish they had chosen something. The good news is that options may still exist. Health Plans Current enrollees in an existing health
Flu Shots for 2023-2024
Flu season can be miserable for everyone. Parents have to deal with sick kids at home. Employers have to arrange coverage for employees taking sick time. Doctors’ offices are hard to get into for an appointment. So, who should get flu shots? How much could it cost? Which shots are
IRS Announces More 2024 Limits
Via Rev. Proc. 2023-34, the IRS released its 2024 annual contribution limits for Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement Arrangements (QSEHRAs), adoption assistance, and qualified transportation plans. 2024 FSAs The annual contribution limit for FSAs increased to $3,200, compared to $3,050 in 2023. For plans that include the
“Movember” Highlights Men’s Health Concerns
Each November, men across the globe observe the Movember awareness initiative by growing mustaches to highlight men’s health issues. Let’s discuss common men’s health concerns and how consumer-directed healthcare accounts can help address them. Men’s Cancer Concerns While men share many of the same cancer-related health concerns as women, they
