High-deductible health plan

Posted July 25th, 2019 in Employers, Producers, Individuals

President Donald Trump issued an executive order last month aiming to improve price and quality transparency in the healthcare industry.

Posted December 31st, 2018 in Producers, Employers, Individuals

Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) allow eligible individuals to put money aside tax-free to pay for out-of-pocket medical expenses, but HSAs work differently than other tax-advantaged accounts. Here are 10 helpful tips and reminders as the year comes to an end. 

Posted October 4th, 2018 in Employers, Producers

Consumer-Driven Health Plans (CHDPs) have been steadily gaining in popularity for several years now. According to the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) 2018 Annual Benefits Report, 40% of the employers surveyed now offer a CDHP to their employees. SHRM defines a CDHP as a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) or a Health Savings Account (HSA) paired with any underlying medical plan.

Posted May 3rd, 2017 in Producers, Employers
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), in combination with a qualified high-deductible health plan (HDHP), are usually touted as a way to lower insurance premiums and pay for out-of-pocket medical expenses with tax-free dollars. 
 
Posted April 25th, 2014 in Producers, Employers, Individuals

On April 23, 2014, the following limits were released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) under Revenue Procedure 2014-30 for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) in 2015.

These limits are updated annually and reflect cost-of-living adjustments.

HSA contribution limits

$3,350 for individual coverage (increased $50 from 2014)

$6,650 for family coverage (increased $100 from 2014)

Posted April 11th, 2014 in Producers, Employers

On April 1, 2014, President Obama signed into law the “Protecting Access to Medicare Act of 2014.” Although much of the law is designed to fix problems with the Medicare program, the law also included a repeal of the deductible limits that apply to small group health plans. In 2014, the Affordable Care Act (ACA) established deductible limits for health plans offered to small employers (defined as up to 50 employees in most states).

Posted March 21st, 2014 in Producers, Employers, Individuals

Let José walk you through what a Health Savings Account (HSA) is.

This high-level overview shows some things that HSA money can be used for along with maximum contributions for 2014.

Click through the slides below for the details and feel free to share with a friend.

Posted November 13th, 2012 in Individuals

More and more, employers are starting to offer high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) in their benefits program. Correspondingly, the rate of employees enrolled in a HDHP has grown year-over-year. Even though this isn’t the standard health plan option you might be used to, here are four reasons to be thankful for your HDHP this enrollment season:

  1. Covers 100% - Just like a traditional health plan, basic preventive services such as vaccinations and wellness exams are covered at 100%! You can stay proactive with your health care and save money.

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