Health Savings Account (HSA) FAQs: Everything You Need to Know A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a powerful tool that helps individuals save for medical expenses while enjoying tax advantages. If you’re considering opening an HSA or want to maximize its benefits, here are some of the most frequently asked […]
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Understanding PCORI Fees: What They Are and Who is Required to Pay Them The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee is a federal fee established under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to fund research that helps patients, healthcare providers, and policymakers make informed healthcare decisions. If you are an employer […]
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The IRS has released the updated inflation-adjusted limits for health savings accounts (HSAs) and high deductible health plans (HDHPs) for 2026. Annual contribution limits, minimum deductibles for HDHPs, and maximum out-of-pocket expenses will see an increase. However, the additional catch-up contribution limit for individuals aged 55 and older will remain […]
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Understanding Non-FMLA Leave and Health Coverage: Employer Responsibilities When an employee takes leave that is not covered under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), employers often have questions about how to handle health insurance coverage. Unlike FMLA leave, which mandates continued health benefits, non-FMLA leave operates under different rules. […]
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What is RxDC Reporting? RxDC (Prescription Drug Data Collection) reporting is a requirement under the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) of 2021. The purpose of this reporting is to provide the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) with data on prescription drug costs and health care spending. The information collected […]
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Employers looking for more predictability in their costs, more equity in their contributions and perhaps even more flexibility for their employees are increasingly exploring the idea of Defined Contribution strategies for their employee benefit plans. Defined Contribution (or DC) plans come in various different forms. When I started my […]
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We all know healthcare costs increase annually. Medical trend increases are based on higher costs for prescription drugs, advancement in medical technologies, reinsurance costs and regulatory changes. So, what are the reasons for the higher than normal premium rates as we approach 2025? The aftereffects of COVID are creeping into the system.
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We all know healthcare costs increase annually. Medical trend increases are based on higher costs for prescription drugs, advancement in medical technologies, reinsurance costs and regulatory changes. So, what are the reasons for the higher than normal premium rates as we approach 2025? The aftereffects of COVID are creeping into the system.
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PCORI Fees – What are They and When Do I Pay Them? One of the many requirements in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) fee, an often overlooked but essential aspect of compliance. The PCORI fee is a charge imposed on issuers of specified […]
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Spousal Incentive Opt-Out HRA Plans What is a Spousal Incentive Opt-Out HRA Plan? While many organizations have a taxable cash opt-out or waiver incentive that is offered to employees who are covered by health insurance coverage elsewhere, a spousal incentive opt-out HRA (sometimes called a spousal HRA, etc.) provides an […]
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