Benefits That Will Spread a Little Cheer to Your Employees
Posted: December 13, 2022
Benefits That Will Spread a Little Cheer to Your EmployeesYour employees rely on your company's benefits, including health insurance, dental insurance, or even the cost of education. The better the benefits package, the more likely you will attract the best talent – benefits are a factor in a competitive job market. Even with an excellent benefits package, spread a little cheer to your employees during the holidays by offering some unique benefits. Holiday Bonuses...
Your Guide to Using HSA/FSA Funds for Family Members
Posted: May 28, 2021
Your Guide to Using HSA/FSA Funds for Family MembersAn HSA (health savings account) or FSA (flexible spending account) has many benefits. These accounts are used to pay out-of-pocket healthcare costs. To establish an HSA, you must have coverage with a high-deductible health insurance plan. The funds you put in the account are not taxed and will roll over into the next year if there is unused money at the end of the year....
Can I Invest The Money In My HSA/FSA?
Posted: December 28, 2020
Can I Invest The Money In My HSA/FSA?Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) are both offered by employers and designed to ease the financial burden of healthcare. But there are major differences between these two types of plans. One notable difference is that HSA funds can be invested, while FSA funds cannot. How Is an HSA Different From an FSA? With both an HSA and an FSA you can...
Pros & Cons Of Opening A Flexible Spending Account
Posted: November 28, 2020
Pros & Cons Of Opening A Flexible Spending AccountFlexible spending accounts (FSAs) are associated with employer-sponsored health insurance plans. They allow you to divert a tax-deferred portion of your earnings into the account, which you can use to pay for certain healthcare-related expenses, including copayments and deductibles, and dependent-care costs. Money in an FSA must be used by the end of the plan year. However, employers may offer a grace period of up...
What Happens To My HSA/FSA If I Leave My Job?
Posted: September 28, 2020
What Happens To My HSA/FSA If I Leave My Job?Many employers today are offering health savings accounts (HSAs) or flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to employees. Both types of plans allow for tax-free contributions to cover qualifying medical expenses, as detailed by the IRS. A critical difference between the two plans is you keep the funds in an HSA if you leave your job, but you lose the funds with an FSA. What Is A...
