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VIDEO: Captain Contributor Explains Planning for Healthcare Expenses
Planning for Healthcare Expenses Budgeting for future expenses can be hard. After all, you never know when something unexpected will land you in the emergency room. But there are a few important things
Continue readingVIDEO: Captain Contributor Explains HSAs
"Learning about HSAs doesn’t have to be boring! When you watch an exciting and funny (and informative) HSA video with me and Captain Contributor, you’ll find out all sorts of great stuff about
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 readingUnderstanding How Changing from Individual to Family Coverage Affects Your HSA Contributions
If your status changes during the plan year, it can affect how much you can contribute to your Health Savings Account (HSA) for that year. Learn how a person’s HSA contribution limits can change due
Continue readingWhy Should I Keep My Healthcare Receipts?
After you see your doctor, 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 a qualified
Continue readingMan-care: Healthcare Spending Tips and Ideas for Men
June is National Men’s Health Month. 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
Continue readingTips for Reducing Medical Costs for Healthcare Consumers
Healthcare costs are constantly on the rise. Here are some tips for reducing medical costs for those who consider themselves healthcare consumers. Are you a healthcare consumer? The term has become popular
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 benefits
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 readingHSA Funding – Do You Know About This Trick?
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are very popular among those with high deductible health plans (HDHPs). A person enrolled in a qualified HDHP can open an HSA and use the account to cover a large variety
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 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
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
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
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
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