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HSA-HDHP Limits Will Increase for 2024

HSA-HDHP-Limits for 2024On May 16, 2023, the IRS released Revenue Procedure 2023-23 to provide the inflation-adjusted limits for health savings accounts (HSAs) and high deductible health plans (HDHPs) for 2024. The IRS is required to publish these limits by June 1 of each year.
These HSA-HDHP limits include:

  • The maximum HSA contribution limit;
  • The minimum deductible amount for HDHPs; and
  • The maximum out-of-pocket expense limit for HDHPs.

These limits vary based on whether an individual has self-only or family coverage under an HDHP.


How HR Can Support Employees With Financial Issues

Support Employees With  Financial IssuesEmployees face not only the ever-changing demands of their professional lives but also the constant challenges of managing their personal finances. In fact, a 2023 survey by professional services network PwC revealed that 57% of full-time employees say finances are the top cause of stress in their lives. The increasing cost of living, unexpected expenses, medical debt and economic uncertainties take a toll on employees’ well-being, impacting their overall productivity and job satisfaction. Financial stress impacts many aspects of employee well-being, such as mental health, sleep and self-esteem.


Federal Agencies Issue Joint Statement on AI

Federal Agencies Issue Joint Statement on AIAiming to promote responsible innovation in automated systems — including those marketed as artificial intelligence or AI — four federal agencies issued a joint statement on AI pledging to monitor the development and use of these systems and vigorously enforce anti-discrimination laws as they become more common. The agencies issued the statement on April 25, 2023.


What You Should Know About Ozempic

What You Should Know About OzempicWhat You Should Know About Ozempic. Ozempic is an injectable prescription medication to help adults with Type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar. Although it’s not approved as a weight-loss drug, people without Type 2 diabetes have begun using Ozempic off-label for this purpose. While some health care providers may be prescribing Ozempic for patients whose goal is to lose weight, the drug’s manufacturer does not promote, suggest or encourage off-label use of this medication.


Comparing HSAs, HRAs and FSAs: Which Approach Is Best?

 comparing HRAs, FSAs and HSAsEmployers are increasingly looking to consumer driven health plans to help soften the blow of continually rising health carecosts. Depending on the model, consumer driven health plans typically include health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs), flexible spending accounts (FSAs) or health savings accounts (HSAs).

Consumer driven health plans generally increase employees’ stake in their own health care costs. In most cases, a consumer driven health plan covers a wide range of medical expenses, but also includes more cost-sharing for participants (for example, higher deductibles). Some plans incorporate an HRA, health FSA or HSA to help employees pay for their out-of-pocket medical expenses on a tax-free basis. This article provides some basic information about the similarities and differences when comparing HRAs, FSAs and HSAs.


Patient Protections from Surprise Medical Bills

surprise medical billsThe “No Surprises Act” (NSA) was enacted on Dec. 27, 2020, as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act,2021 (CAA), to increase health care transparency and for patient protections from surprise medical bills. Effective for plan years beginning on or after Jan. 1, 2022, the NSA provides federal protections against surprise medical billing by limiting out-of-network cost sharing and prohibiting “balance billing” in many of the circumstances in which surprise medical bills arise most frequently.


Final Rule Significantly Expands IRS Electronic Filing Requirement

Final Rule Significantly Expands IRS Electronic Filing RequirementOn Feb. 23, 2023, the IRS released a final rule that substantially expands the requirement to file certain information returns electronically, including the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) reporting requirements under Sections 6055 and 6056 of the Internal Revenue Code.


Humana to Exit Employer Group Commercial Medical Products Business

Humana to Exit Employer Group Commercial Medical Products BusinessOn Feb. 23, Humana announced its plan to exit the employer-based insurance business over the next 18 to 24 months. The company will instead focus on government-funded programs—such as Medicare, Medicaid and military—and specialty businesses.

Employer-sponsored health insurance is a common way for Americans to get coverage, but such plans accounted for less than 6% of Humana’s total membership at the end of 2022. Humana revealed that the Employer Group Commercial Medical Products business could no longer sustainably meet the needs of commercial members nor support the company’s other long-term strategies. The employer insurance business includes fully insured health insurance plans purchased by employers and employer-sponsored health plans run by Humana.


How the End of the COVID-19 Emergency Periods Will Impact Health Plans

End of the COVID-19 Emergency PeriodsThe Biden Administration has announced its plan to end the COVID-19 national emergency and public health emergency (PHE)on May 11, 2023. Employer-sponsored health plans have been required to comply with certain coverage requirements during the COVID-19 emergency periods, including the following:


5 Small Business Tips for Preparing for a Recession

5 Small Business Tips for Preparing for a RecessionThere’s growing anxiety that the U.S. economy is heading into a recession. While a recession impacts organizations of all sizes, small businesses often have limited resources and face a unique set of challenges. As a result, small businesses often must make difficult financial decisions to avoid issues such as insolvency or bankruptcy when a recession hits. That’s why it’s critical for small businesses to now consider these 5 small business tips for preparing for a recession.


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