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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,
Continue reading9 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,
Continue readingTime 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
Continue readingARPA 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
Continue readingQualified 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
Continue readingCOVID-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
Continue readingJust 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
Continue readingHSA 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
Continue readingWhy 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
Continue readingHealth 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)
Continue readingHSA 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.
Continue readingUse-It-or-Lose-It FSA Dollars: Time is Running Out
We have just a few weeks to go before the end of 2022 – 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 who
Continue readingChanging 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
Continue readingHow 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,
Continue readingFAQ: Can I have an FSA and HSA at the same time?
During enrollment season, a lot of employees wonder, “Can I have an FSA and HSA at the same time?” After all, both accounts are popular and people want to maximize their tax savings and lower
Continue readingEnrollment: How Much Should I Put In My FSA? (Or HSA?)
During enrollment season, your company will likely be talking about benefits. If you participate in your employer’s plan, you’re probably wondering, “How much should I put in my
Continue readingWhat You Should Ask BEFORE You Open an HSA
Opening a Health Savings Account (HSA) can be easy and it can change your outlook on your personal healthcare. With the triple tax savings of tax-free contribution, withdrawals for eligible expenses,
Continue readingShould I Sign Up for a Flexible Spending Account?
Between September and December many companies start allowing their employees to sign up for benefits for the next year – which often includes health, dental, life and vision insurance. Some
Continue readingPop Quiz! How Well Do You Know Your FSA/HSA Eligible Expenses?
It’s time for a pop quiz! Test your knowledge of eligible expenses for Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) with the following questions. The answers are below.
Continue reading“When Can I Open an HSA?” and Other HSA FAQs
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) tend to generate a lot of questions from participants and people interested in opening an account. One of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) about HSAs is, “When
Continue readingVirtual Day Camp: Is this a DCAP Eligible Expense?
Back during enrollment season, many parents signed up to participate in a Dependent Care Assistance Plan (DCAP) through their employer. The intention behind a DCAP is that it allows people to put
Continue readingMan-care: Health and Eligible Expenses for Men
Gentlemen, if you have a healthcare benefits account, like a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA), you have a great tool at your fingertips to help you manage your personal
Continue reading2021 HSA Contribution Limits, Out-of-Pocket Max and HDHP Min. Deductibles
On Tuesday, May 20, the IRS published the 2021 rates for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and high deductible health plans (HDHPs). Next year, starting on January 1, HSA owners will see an increase
Continue readingBenefit Election Change – Can I Update My FSA or DCAP?
By participating in your employer’s benefit plan, you probably have a lot of questions. How can I spend my benefit money? How much do I need to contribute to my account? Can I make a benefit election
Continue readingHRA Plan Types: An Infographic by Captain Contributor and Betty the Benefactress
Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) are a key part of consumer directed healthcare and employer-sponsored benefits. In recent years, HRAs have had renewed interest from both employers and workers
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