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Which 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.

LSAs 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

FSA, HRA and HSA Benefits Funds on Debit Cards

In a 2019 survey, GOBankingRates found that more than 37% of Americans preferred using cash to credit and debit cards. Since then, the pandemic has shifted many of those opinions as people became concerned

Caregivers are Superheroes Who Need Care, Too!

Parents know the toll that is caring for their children. When parents have to care for their children and their parents, that toll can increase exponentially. Add working part- or full-time to the mix,

HRA Basics: Contributions, Eligible Expenses and More

Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) are employer-owned benefit accounts that allow employees to use tax-free money to pay for qualified medical expenses. This HRA overview will highlight information

FSA Carryover: Spend it Down on These Staples

Did your employer’s benefit plan include a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Grace Period or Carryover option? If you don’t use your full balance last year, you may have extra money to spend. That

Running in Cold Weather?

During the winter, much of the country has cold weather and snow. With the new year’s health resolutions in full swing, many people are looking to get healthier, lose weight, or both. But not everyone

Holiday Tips to Help You Spend Your FSA and HSA Dollars

If enrolled in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA), you may be looking for ways to spend down your balance before the plan year ends. I’ve got some ideas to help you use up those remaining FSA dollars.

Stay Healthy in the Winter

Now more than ever, it’s important for everyone to work on staying healthy through the winter. From sleep to exercise to how to dress, we’ve got some tips for you. Get outside and suit

2022 FSA Contribution Limits, Max Carryover, Transit Benefits

In Revenue Procedure 2021-45, the IRS published details on how Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and qualified transportation benefits can be used in 2022. The adjustments accounts for inflation, and

Eye Care During a Pandemic

Eye care during a pandemic may not seem like a top priority. Taking care of our eyes is always important, both for how we see the world and how the world sees us. But, the COVID-19 pandemic has caused

Is COBRA Eligibility the Same for Furloughs vs. Layoffs?

Many people who face layoff or furlough wonder if they are eligible for COBRA benefits. It can be scary to go from having group health coverage through work, to having to shop for new coverage. To help,

9 FSA Eligible Expenses That May Surprise You

With a healthcare FSA, your pre-tax money covers a wide range of common medical expenses. These include doctor visits, surgery and other medical procedures, prescription and over-the-counter medicines,

Time For Summer Camp! How You Can Maximize Your DCAP Benefits

When the final bell rings at the end of the school year, parents shift to summer camp mode. Time for sunscreen, bug spray, flip flops, swim trunks, and all of those happy, fun things we associate

ARPA COBRA Premium Subsidy: Am I Eligible?

With the passage of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) in March 2021, Congress approved a limited time COBRA premium subsidy for certain individuals. Here are a list of questions you may have about

Qualified Healthcare Expenses for FSAs and HSAs

When you participate in a healthcare benefits account, such as a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA), you set aside money to help cover out-of-pocket healthcare expenses. With

COVID-19 PPE Eligible For FSA, HRA, HSA

In March 2021, the IRS released Announcement 2021-7, which qualifies PPE bought for the primary purpose of fighting COVID-19 as eligible medical expenses under section 213(d) of the Internal Revenue

Just Eat It – Nutrition Needs as an Eligible Expense

Did you know you can use your Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) for nutrition eligible expenses? One thing to remember is that eligible medical expenses are strictly

HSA Funding – Do You Know About This Trick?

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are very popular among people with high deductible health plans (HDHPs). With this tax-advantaged benefit, a person can use their HSA to cover a large variety of out-of-pocket

Why You Should Keep Your Healthcare Receipts

When you see your physician, visit the pharmacy, or make another healthcare-related purchase, you may wonder “Why should I keep my healthcare receipts?” Whether the expense was for yourself or

Health and Dependent Care FSAs: Carryover and Other Temporary Rules for 2021

If you had a health or dependent care FSA in 2020, there is some good news. Just prior to the new year, the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (often referred to as the second COVID stimulus bill)

HSA Claim Time Limit: Fact or Fiction?

Having a Health Savings Account (HSA) comes with many perks. There are tax-free contributions, withdrawals, and growth. There are flexible spending options for many qualified healthcare expenses.

Use-It-or-Lose-It FSA Dollars: Time is Running Out

We have just a few weeks to go before the end of the year – which could be a blessing. Before you ring in the new year, you may need to go on a healthcare shopping spree. There are a lot of people

Changing Health Insurance Coverage and Your HSA

Health Savings Account (HSA) owners can truly appreciate the abundance of perks of having this healthcare account. First, there is the triple tax savings of tax-free contributions, tax-free withdrawals

How Does an HRA Work?

Many employers offer Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) as part of their benefits package. While most people understand how a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) works,

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