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Mid-Year Status Changes and HSA Contribution Limits
Hey! Did you hear the one about the notebook that married a pencil? She finally found her Mr. Write! 🙂 (Honestly, I crack myself up!) If you are an HSA account owner and incur a life event that
Read moreFSA Deadlines: Is Time Running Out?
I don’t know about you, but I get plenty of exercise – by jumping to conclusions, pushing my luck, and dodging deadlines! HA! All kidding aside, if you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA),
Read moreThe Commuting Conundrum
Which baseball player has the shortest commute? The catcher – because he only works from home! HA! 🙂 Like baseball catchers, some of us have our workplace at home. Others have to commute to work,
Read moreBenefits Account Ownership and Portability
Here’s another one of my funny Dad jokes for you. Why did I quit my job at a coffee shop? Because I couldn’t take the daily grind. Get it…grinding coffee. Ha ha ha. Today though I want
Read moreTop 5 COBRA Need-to-Knows
We can all count on ten things. What are they, you ask? Your fingers…haha! I crack myself up. But – on to the serious focus of my blog today. Unfortunately, something you can’t necessarily
Read moreFinancial Resolutions for the New Year
Why is money called “dough”? Because we all “knead” it! Just a little superhero humor! But seriously, money is no laughing matter. Right now, people are thinking about their
Read moreFSAs for Creative Christmas Stockings
Hey everybody! What do you call a bankrupt Santa???? Why, Saint “Nickel-less,” of course! 😆 With just a few days before the end of the year, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) owners who
Read moreHearing Loss: Types, Treatments, and Your Benefit Accounts
Hearing loss is a complicated condition with various types and degrees. It can affect everyone, from infants to the elderly, and can be highly challenging to quality of life. Although commercial hearing
Read moreFSAs for Healthcare and Dependent Care
Did you know there are three types of employer-sponsored Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)? Each has its purpose, but all three allow users to pay no tax on funds set aside for necessary expenses.
Read more2023 IRS Limits for FSA, Transit, Adoption Assistance
The IRS just published new benefit limits for 2023. You’ll be able to save even more on your taxes with these accounts next year because limits are increasing. You can read the legalese in IRS Revenue
Read moreCDH Benefits Make Halloween Less Scary
Lots of people love Halloween, and Betty and I love to see the kids in their favorite superhero costumes! (Hint, hint!) People show their spirit by decorating houses and lawns, carving pumpkins, and dressing
Read moreCan I have an HRA and HSA simultaneously?
As consumer-directed healthcare (CDH) accounts become more popular, people want to know how to make them work best. I’m often asked if someone can simultaneously have an HRA and an HSA. The answer
Read moreHow to Become a Better Healthcare Consumer
What is the difference between a patient and a healthcare consumer? Many consider the terms synonymous, but there are some distinct differences. Primarily, a patient receives care, but a healthcare consumer
Read moreDo I have the allergies, the flu, or COVID?
Many people look forward to the cooler weather, sights, smells, and activity that fall brings. But the season also sparks certain allergies, marks the start of flu season, and is likely to see another
Read moreBack to School and Your Benefits Accounts
Every parent knows how expensive the back-to-school period can be. In addition to clothing and school supplies, there are eye exams, updated eyeglass and contacts prescriptions, sports physicals, dental
Read moreWhat’s an ICHRA? What’s a QSEHRA? Curious Minds Want to Know!
Only about 50% of Americans receive group health insurance through their employer, according to 2019 U.S. Census data. Some employers who don’t provide group health insurance to all (or any) employees
Read moreFSA Accounts: Make Them Work for You
A Flexible Spending Account, or FSA, is a great way to save on taxes and set aside money for health and childcare expenses. The basics of FSA accounts are pretty simple. Each payday, you set aside
Read moreTop 5 Reasons You Need a Benefits Debit Card
Does your company sponsor Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) or Transit/Commuter benefit accounts? If they do, they may offer you
Read moreFour Great Benefits for Working Parents
Many working parents find themselves struggling to make ends meet. As living costs rise, employers are looking for ways to help by offering additional benefit options. Let’s review four great benefit
Read moreHSA Funding, Withdrawals, and Penalties
For people enrolled in a high deductible healthcare plan (HDHP), you either own a Health Savings Account (HSA) or hopefully are considering one. HSAs provide participants with several significant
Read moreDependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) Frequently Asked Questions
If you pay for the care of a child, parent or other tax dependent so that you can work or attend school, you could benefit from a Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (DCFSA), also known as a Dependent
Read moreEating Disorders Rose During Pandemic
Mental health has generated increased attention since the beginning of the pandemic. With more people experiencing stress, isolation, and financial pressures, talking about their symptoms, and seeking
Read moreIRS Announces 2023 HSA Limits
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has published the 2023 contribution limits for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). They also released the 2023 high deductible health plan (HDHP) minimum deductibles
Read moreWhich is Better: FSA or HSA?
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) offer a variety of benefits to account owners. While there are some similarities in the benefits, there are some major differences.
Read moreLSAs Go Beyond the Reach of “Traditional” Benefits
Does your employer offer Lifestyle Spending Accounts (LSAs)? Although used in Canada and other countries for a while now, they’re just now gaining popularity here in the U.S. These accounts are
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