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Tips for Reducing Medical Costs for Healthcare Consumers
The cost of healthcare is no laughing matter. In 2019, workers paid an average of $6,015 towards their health coverage, and the average annual out-of-pocket cost in the United States was $1,150 per person!
Continue readingVIDEO: Captain Contributor Explains Benefits Debit Cards
Benefits debit cards can be used nearly everywhere No matter where you go – doctors’ offices, grocery stores, retail shops, and more – you can use a debit or credit card to pay for goods and
Continue readingFSA vs HRA vs HSA: A Comparison with Chart
Healthcare benefits accounts can be confusing. On first glance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs), and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) look very similar. However,
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Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) – An Overview If your company offers a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA), then you need to know what that means for you. An HRA is an employer-sponsored
Continue readingVIDEO: Betty the Benefactress Explains HRAs
"HRAs may seem complicated, but they’re actually easier to understand than you think. Check out this HRA video with me and Captain Contributor. You’ll get great information about
Continue readingBenefits Villain Rap Sheets
NEFARIOUS ACTIONS 1) Says if you're fired from your job, you aren't eligible for COBRA benefits. FALSE! Eligibility is not affected by the reason you
Continue readingPreparing for Enrollment Season – 5 Tips for Employees
For millions of people across the U.S., enrollment season is right around the corner. Each Fall, companies set aside a period of two to three weeks to allow employees to pick and choose which benefits
Continue readingICHRA and EBHRA: New Employee Healthcare Benefit Accounts
In June, the IRS announced two new employee healthcare benefit accounts: the Individual Coverage HRA (ICHRA) and the Excepted Benefit HRA (EBHRA). This is pretty big news for businesses and employees!
Continue readingRecognizing Symptoms and Getting Treatment for PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, also known as PTSD, is a common condition suffered by millions of people. PTSD affects approximately 3.5 percent of all adults in the United States; it is also estimated
Continue readingWhat is a Summary Plan Description?
If you receive healthcare benefits from your employer, you should have access to a Summary Plan Description (SPD). In a nutshell, the SPD provides important details about your company’s benefits
Continue readingGet Your Zzzz’s: Sleep, Wellness and Your Benefits Accounts
Is this the stuff of nightmares? 25 percent of adults in the U.S. report poor sleep health. While it may not seem scary on the surface, a lack of good sleep can be detrimental to your overall health and
Continue readingHeart health: Heart disease risk factors and ways you can get healthier
February is American Heart Month, which is pretty convenient with Valentine’s Day falling right in the middle. With that in mind, I have researched some facts about heart disease, risk factors, and
Continue readingTax-Free Talk, Enrollment Season Podcast, Ep. 3
Tax-Free Talk is a special benefits enrollment season podcast featuring host, Kathy Claimant. In this third installment of Tax-Free Talk, an enrollment season podcast, benefits superhero Captain Contributor
Continue readingVIDEO: Captain Contributor Explains Tax Savings
Tax Savings You can save 30% or more on healthcare expenses due to the tax advantages from an FSA, HSA, or HRA, but do you know what the differences in these benefit accounts? Which one is
Continue readingTax-Free Talk, Enrollment Season Podcast, Ep. 2
Tax-Free Talk is a special benefits enrollment season podcast featuring host, Kathy Claimant. In this second edition of the Tax-Free Talk enrollment season podcast, Kathy Claimant follows benefits superhero
Continue readingTax-Free Talk, Enrollment Season Podcast, Ep. 1
Tax-Free Talk is a special benefits enrollment season podcast featuring host, Kathy Claimant. In this funny, informative and engaging serial, Kathy Claimant hosts benefits superhero Captain Contributor.
Continue readingHeading Back to School with your Healthcare Benefits Account
For many kids across the country, school is getting ready to start up again (if it already hasn’t). In addition to pens, pencils, binders, new clothes and new shoes, there are some healthcare needs that
Continue readingVIDEO: Captain Contributor Explains Benefits Debit Cards
"If you like filling out paperwork for reimbursement, you’ve come to the wrong place. I do have some pretty good ideas about benefits debit cards though. Check out this short, action-packed
Continue readingHaving an HRA and HSA: The Best of Both Worlds
As the popularity of consumer directed healthcare (CDH) accounts rises, people want to know how they can get the most value out of them. When it comes to two pieces of the CDH puzzle, one frequently asked
Continue readingTips to Help You Become a Better Healthcare Consumer
What is a healthcare consumer? For many people, the term patient comes to mind. The terms are nearly synonymous, but there are some slight differences – mainly cost considerations and amount of involvement.
Continue readingHealth and Wellness Holiday Tips to Help Maximize FSA and HSA Benefits in 2018
It’s the holiday season and we all know what that means. Many of us are letting loose, shopping, cleaning the house, preparing rich, delicious foods for get-togethers. Not only are we trying to enjoy
Continue reading5 Reasons You Should Sign Up for a Benefits Debit Card
If your company sponsors Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs), Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) or Transit/Commuter benefit accounts, you may be given the option
Continue reading2018 FSA Contribution Limits, Transportation and QSEHRA Benefit Increases
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently published the updated 2018 contribution limits for health Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Transportation benefits, and Qualified Small Employer Health Reimbursement
Continue readingFSA, HRA, HSA Benefits Debit Card – Convenient and Secure
Card payments are part of everyday life. No matter where you go – doctors’ offices, pharmacies, grocery stores, retail shops, taxis, subway stations, and more – you can use a credit or
Continue readingHRA Overview: Contributions, Qualified Expenses, Portability and More
Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs) are employer-sponsored benefit plans that allow employees to withdraw tax-free money to pay for qualified medical expenses. This HRA overview provides valuable
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