HRA
What is an HRA?
Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) are tax-advantaged accounts designed to reimburse individuals for qualified healthcare costs. Introduced by the IRS in 2002, HRAs are benefits that employers can offer to current and former employees, including retirees. Over time, legislative and regulatory changes have updated HRA rules and introduced new types, such
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
Getting Ready for Enrollment Season
Are you ready for enrollment season? Open enrollment is when you review your benefit options and choose which ones to renew or enroll in for the next year, like health insurance, life insurance, and tax-advantaged healthcare accounts. Whether you sign up for benefits through an employer or enroll through an
What is a Summary Plan Description?
If you receive healthcare benefits from your employer, you will also receive a Summary Plan Description (SPD). Required by law, the SPD defines plan eligibility and explains benefit calculations and payments, how to submit claims, when benefit guarantees begin, and more. Here’s what you need to know about your Summary
What is Healthcare Consumerism?
Healthcare consumerism is a movement to refine the efficiency and affordability of healthcare services by changing how people prioritize their healthcare. Imagine a system where patients are more knowledgeable and active in purchasing healthcare services. Healthcare consumerism works to make this a reality. Healthcare Consumerism Basics At its core, healthcare
Can I Have an HRA and HSA Simultaneously?
Healthcare spending accounts, such as Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), help people pay for qualified medical expenses. They also provide more control over how and where to pay for those expenses. Some employees may have simultaneous HRA and HSA eligibility through their employer or when combined
