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Health 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 reading“When Can I Open an HSA?” and other HSA FAQs
When people learn about Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), they have a lot of questions. One of the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) about HSAs is, “When can I open an HSA?” I have an answer
Continue readingFAQ: Can I have an FSA and HSA at the same time?
For Health Savings Account (HSA) owners, a common question is, “Can I have an FSA and HSA at the same time?” Generally speaking, you cannot have a health Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and
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 during
Continue readingHSA Contributions, Distributions, and Penalties
For those people who are 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
Continue readingWhich is Better: an FSA or HSA?
A common question people ask at enrollment meetings is Which is better: an FSA or HSA? The answer to this question is not as simple as it seems. The two accounts are very similar, but they have some major
Continue readingHow Much Should I Put In My FSA? (Or HSA?)
Enrollment season is here which means you’re probably wondering, “How much should I put in my FSA?” or “How much should I contribute to my HSA?” Budgeting for medical expenses
Continue reading2018 HSA Contribution Limits, Minimum Deductibles, and Out-of-Pocket Expenses
HSA owners, rejoice! 2018 HSA contribution limits are going up, as are maximum out-of-pocket expenses and minimum deductibles. Here’s a quick overview and chart of the 2018 HSA parameters. On May
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 readingTake Care of Back-to-School Preparations with Your FSA or HSA
August is here, which means the school year is right around the corner. If you have a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA), you can use them to help pay for some back-to-school
Continue readingWant to Grow Your HSA? Try Investing
Attention, HSA owners! While HSAs earn tax-free interest, interest rates are at historic lows. There is, however, another way to grow your account quickly. Consider investing your HSA funds to see substantial
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