HSAs

The annual limit on deductible contributions to a health savings account will jump by $50 for individuals and $100 for families.

Many workers aren’t using their pre-tax dollars as wisely as they could. But employers can help them avoid inappropriate care with tools that support informed medical decision-making.

The annual limit on deductible contributions to a health savings account will jump by $50 for individuals and $100 for families.

A $50 deduction was announced due to a change in the inflation adjustment calculations for 2018 under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.

Workers with a high-deductible health plan will be better off setting up a health savings account, which offers tax benefits for savings earmarked for future medical expenses.

For employees with HDHPs, these two savings vehicles offer numerous advantages.

For employees with HDHPs, these two savings vehicles offer numerous advantages.

Many workers aren’t using their pre-tax dollars as wisely as they could. But employers can help them avoid inappropriate care with tools that support informed medical decision-making.

Participation among millennials has soared to 76%, according to Benefitfocus.

Participation rates are way up, presenting advisers with new opportunities.

EBRI analysis of five surveys show enrollment trending down over the past decade, but bullish signs persist.

Both savings vehicles are important. Here are some useful guidelines for advisers seeking to help employees prioritize their savings objectives.

Even if an employee does not use the triple-tax-advantage of these accounts, the benefits are still valuable.

EBRI analysis of five surveys show enrollment trending down over the past decade, but bullish signs persist.

Employees with family coverage in a health savings account may feel the effects in their tax bills for 2018.

Making tweaks to your health savings account communications strategy can increase employee enrollment and contributions.

Making tweaks to your health savings account communications strategy can increase employee enrollment and contributions.

These vehicles are already popular, but advisers can help encourage even greater participation and savings.

Employees still have a few weeks to make deductible contributions to various retirement accounts, as well as health savings accounts, to reduce their 2017 tax liabilities.

Employer clients with high-deductible health plans could be snared by recent legislation in Illinois, Maryland and Oregon.