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Flexible Spending Accounts

Benefit Harbor and BenefitSpan Deliver Innovation and Value for CDHC Administrators and Participants.

by Martin Trussell on December 14, 2009

in Consumer-driven Health Care, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, Innovation

The CDHC market is evolving at a dramatic pace; therefore, it is crucial to remain current on the most leading edge solutions available.

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Senate Restrictions on Flexible Spending Accounts Spur New Campaign.

by Martin Trussell on December 11, 2009

in Flexible Spending Accounts, Healthcare Reform, Plan Design, health insurance

Failing to adjust the contribution cap will cause the value of a $2,500 FSA to plummet to less than half its worth within a decade.

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Majority of Employers Would Reduce Health Benefits to Avoid Proposed Excise Tax, Survey Finds.

by Martin Trussell on December 2, 2009

in Health Savings Accounts, Plan Design, Uncategorized, health insurance, politics

While some policy analysts expect the cap would prompt employers to make major changes to cut back on excessive health care spending, it’s important to note that not all the plans that would be subject to the tax are particularly generous.

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Senate Health Bill Would Significantly Curtail Flexible Spending Accounts.

by Martin Trussell on November 19, 2009

in Consumer-driven Health Care, Flexible Spending Accounts, Healthcare Reform

“It is disappointing that the Senate is determined to fund health care reform by restricting access to flexible spending accounts (FSAs), a valuable benefit relied upon by more than 35 million Americans to help hold down health care costs.” – Joe Jackson

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Senate Finance Committee Considering Excise Tax on Health Benefits.

by Martin Trussell on August 18, 2009

in Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, health insurance, politics

Word is coming out of the Senate Finance Committee that consideration is being given to imposing an excise tax on health care benefits that exceed a specified threshold beginning in 2013. Although the threshold amount has not been finalized, reports suggest that the Committee may be considering $21,000 for family coverage. Reports also indicate that [...]

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Visa Pre-Paid Forum will Address use of Stored-Value Cards in Health Care

by Martin Trussell on January 26, 2009

in Health IT

Later this afternoon I will be making my way to Phoenix for the annual Visa Prepaid Forum. This is the event hosted yearly by the people at Visa who work to bring us those stored value cards like the gift cards that look and operate pretty much like a bank debit card. The Forum will [...]

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