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The HSA / HRA / FSA Administration & Finance community showcases the latest news and innovative trends employers use and the best technology platforms available for administering and financing personal-care accounts (FSA/HSA/HRA). The community features articles, press releases, white papers, case studies, blogs, videos and podcasts.
Articles
Employers Consider Adding CDHPs and Wellness Programs to Avoid 2018 Excise Tax
An excise tax may have the biggest impact on employers of all provisions of the ACA, as any health plan with a premium totaling over $10,200 per individual or $27,5000 for a family will be susceptible to a 40 percent tax.
Charting the Unknown Waters of HSAs in the Health Insurance Exchanges
Most benefits professionals agree that the health insurance exchanges have the potential to create real change in the health care industry.
CDHP Plans (It Pays to Shop Around)
High-deductible health plans, sometimes called consumer-directed health plans (CDHPs) are becoming more popular among employers who offer health insurance to its employees.
Maryland Senator Introduces Bill to Eliminate FSA Use-It-or-Lose-It Rule
ConnectYourCare News: On May 15, Sen. Ben Cardin, (D) Md., and Sen. Mike Enzi, (R) Wyo., introduced Senate bill S.966, titled the Medical FSA Improvement Act. If passed, the legislation would eliminate the use-it-or-lose-it rule that currently applies to all flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
Press Releases
Tango Launches Next Generation HSA Management Portal for HR Professionals
The Industry’s Most Comprehensive Reporting and Management Features Provide Complete Visibility and Control of Your HSA Environment While Simplifying Administration
Alegeus Illustrates the Path to Defined Contribution Health Benefits
Infographic highlights market forces that are driving a shift away from traditional ‘defined benefit’ programs toward a ‘defined contribution’ approach to health benefits
Study Finds Fewer Office Visits, Prescriptions With CDHP
Consumer-directed health plans (CDHP), designed to make employees make more cost-and health-conscious decisions, have been shown to reduce the long-term use of outpatient physician visits and prescription drugs, according to new research by the nonpartisan Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI).
Blog Posts
This Week on HealthCare Consumerism: Wellness, Telemedicine and Health Advisors
06/17/2013 - First off I would like to apologize for having to cancel our program last week....
How Much Does Health Care Cost? More Than You Can - or Want - to Imagine
06/13/2013 -
Developing core metrics from employee health management
06/12/2013 - Originally published at Altarum Institute's Health Policy Forum.In my mind’s eye, I’ve started imagining U.S....
White Papers
When Taking into Consideration Premiums and Out-of-Pocket Expenses, CDHPs Can Save Employees Money
In a white paper released by Change Healthcare, 91 percent of employees with families and 65 percent of employees overall would have spent less under a CDHP than a PPO. Families averaged $140 per month in savings.
IRS Clarifies W-2 Reporting of Health Values
The IRS has clarified aspects of its guidance issued early in 2011, regarding the obligation of many employers to begin reporting health coverage values on employees' Forms W-2.
Findings From the 2011 EBRI/MGA Consumer Engagement in Health Care Survey
SEVENTH ANNUAL SURVEY: This Issue Brief presents findings from the 2011 EBRI/MGA Consumer Engagement in Health Care Survey. This study is based on an online survey of 4,703 privately insured adults ages 21-64 to provide nationally representative data regarding the growth of consumer-driven health plans
IHC Radio
Exploring the Dynamic Relationship Between Broker/consultant and the Employer
Podcast 7/20/2012: Exploring the Dynamic Relationship Between Broker/consultant and the Employer ... Listen
The State of the HealthCare Consumerism Movement
Podcast 2/3/2012: The State of the Health Care Consumerism Movement ... Listen
