“It’s easy to conduct this analysis. Sadly, it’s easy not to, which is why most people don’t. But you should. Your costs – and perhaps your care – are at stake.” William G. (Bill) Stuart Director of Strategy and Compliance Nov. 15, 2018 I hope that this advice doesn’t come too late to affect your.. Read more
“We received a $500 prompt-pay discount and saved approximately $600 on the $1,900 net bill. So, between prompt-pay discount (drawing on Health FSA funds that hadn’t yet been deducted from my paycheck) and the tax savings, our net cost was about $1,300. In contrast, the person in the next chair probably wasn’t covered by.. Read more
“If the program ends up depriving the federal treasury of tax revenue, it’s only because older couples are allowed to keep a little more of their resources to pay for . . . retirement medical expenses. . . With concerns about the financial pressures on so many senior citizens who live on fixed incomes,.. Read more
“Democrats will point to statistics showing that most HSA owners don’t accumulate large balances because they don’t have sufficient discretionary income to contribute to the current statutory limits. . . But for many, an HSA is merely an alternative to a Health FSA. . . No one criticizes Health FSAs because participants don’t build balances.. Read more
“It’s important to see an HSA for what it is, a financial account with tax benefits, and not what it isn’t, medical coverage with high financial barriers to care. Once we establish these principles, we can have a debate about the merit of HSAs. On the other hand, who’s going to take the position that.. Read more
“Current law discriminates against working seniors who are enrolled in HSA-qualified plans based on their income and the size of their employers. This discrimination simply isn’t fair, especially when there is a fairly simple solution. As more Americans understand this issue, members of Congress will have an increasingly difficult time defending this ongoing discrimination.” William.. Read more
“Too often, companies introduce their HSA program during open-enrollment meetings. Usually, by the time presenters review the benefits of the medical options, there’s little time to discuss the medical account. Ideally, you start your HSA education program four to six months before the start of the new medical plan year. The goal is to teach.. Read more
“These are the benefits of HSAs of which we must never lose sight… HSAs provide huge advantages to families of more moderate means, particularly as vehicles to build ‘rainy day’ medical savings and as a means to reduce the financial impact medical bills pose to family budgets.” William G. (Bill) Stuart Director of Strategy and.. Read more
“I asked a prospective retirement advisor whether I should contribute the next $5,000 of retirement savings into my company’s traditional 401(k), a Roth 401(k) or my HSA. He proceeded to tell me . . . “ William G. (Bill) Stuart Director of Strategy and Compliance April 26, 2018 Sometimes we know when we’re right in the.. Read more
“Medicare penalties aren’t like aggregated assault convictions. You can incur Medicare penalties and live outside prison. You don’t have to report to a probation officer, wear an anklet or leave the house only for your job as a retail-store greeter. And you don’t lose your right to vote. You don’t even have to register as.. Read more