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DataPath Launches Website To Help Simplify Employee Change-Of-Status Issues
DataPath Nov. 20, 2000
"DataPath, Inc. today announced the launch of Change Of Status.com (http://www.changeofstatus.com), a freely available, interactive website designed to help employees, employers and benefits professionals cut through the clutter and confusion created when an employee modifies their benefit elections within a cafeteria plan governed by section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code."
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Getting the Most Out of Your Dependent Care Assistance Plan Benefits
DataPath Jan. 20, 2019
"If your child attends daycare or uses before and after school care on a regular basis, you may be able to file a recurring expense claim.... A DCAP can be used for day camps only. Overnight camps do not qualify.... If you can find an approved caregiver, you can use your DCAP benefits for sick child care.... [T]here are some expenses that are not approved."
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Presenteeism in the Workplace
DataPath Nov. 5, 2018
"How to change the culture: [1] Provide a good healthcare benefits package.... [2] Educate employees about the dangers of coming to work sick.... [3] Develop a workplace policy on presenteeism.... [4] Strive to boost employee morale.... [5] Take disciplinary action (when necessary).... [6] Set a good example."
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How to Engage Your Millennial Employees in Health Benefits
DataPath July 26, 2018
"Help them understand their health benefits ... Avoid 'one size fits all' benefit plans ... Offer high-end plans ... Include dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage ... Offer tax-advantaged benefit accounts ... Make it fun ... Focus on 'total well-being' ... Provide simple technology integration."
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Ideas for Funding Your HSA
DataPath Apr. 25, 2018
"Currently, you cannot transfer money from a 401(k), 457 or other type of retirement plan. However, if you have a 401(k) from a former employer, you may be able to roll those funds into a traditional IRA and then transfer it to your HSA. You can also transfer funds from a SEP (self-employed plan) or Simple IRA as long as the plan is no longer considered ongoing."
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FSA Eligible Expenses and Other Important Information
DataPath Apr. 19, 2018
"If you have a health FSA, it's important to know which products and services are FSA-eligible. The following lists identify most FSA eligible expenses and non-eligible expenses according to the IRS."
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HDHP Enrollment Increases Wellness Program Participation
DataPath Nov. 29, 2017
"HDHPs encourage people to become more aware of their healthcare costs; with more financial awareness, people start looking for ways to reduce their expenses. Wellness programs offer a very effective tool for lowering costs."
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What Is Healthcare Consumerism and How Does It Affect Healthcare?
DataPath Sept. 20, 2017
"Healthcare consumerism transforms an employer's health benefit plan, putting the economic purchasing power and decision-making in the hands of plan participants.... [The] goal is to enable patients to become wholly involved in their healthcare decisions. However, many plans don't ask much of participants in terms of how they consume healthcare services."
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Guide to Investing Your HSA Account for Growth
DataPath Sept. 13, 2017
"HSAs offer a triple tax advantage ... Withdrawals for qualified medical expenses are always tax-free, regardless of your age ... After age 65 you can use withdrawals for any expense, although they will be taxed at your normal rate.... With maximum annual contributions and minimal medical expense withdrawals, you can build a hefty nest egg to complement your regular retirement plan."
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Can I Have an HRA and HSA at the Same Time?
DataPath Aug. 16, 2017
"HRA plan types that are compatible with an HSA: [1] Limited purpose HRA ... [2] Post-deductible HRA ... [3] Retirement HRA ... [4] Suspended HRA."
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How a Mid-Year Change of Status Affects HSA Contributions
DataPath July 12, 2017
"[An] HSA-eligible individual who has a mid-year status change will have his new annual contribution limit determined by whichever of the following two options results in the highest amount: [1] The maximum annual contribution limit based on his or her actual HDHP coverage (individual or family) for each month of the tax year, calculated monthly, combined and then divided by 12; or, [2] The maximum annual contribution limit for the tax year based on his or her actual HDHP coverage (individual or family) as of December 1 of that year."
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Employment-Based Health Insurance Deemed Most Important Benefit
DataPath July 11, 2017
"Nearly half (48 percent) of U.S. workers are either extremely or very satisfied with the benefits package offered by their employer.... Approximately one-half (49 percent) are extremely or very confident that their employer will continue to offer a similar benefits package three years from now.... Eighty-seven percent (87 percent) report that employment-based health insurance is extremely or very important, followed by a retirement savings plan (77 percent) and dental/vision (72 percent)."
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HRA Plan Primer: Facts About Qualified Expenses, Taxes and More
DataPath June 29, 2017
"If your employer offers an HRA plan, here are some important things to know about the accounts: HRA plan specifics can vary widely.... HRAs are not portable.... HRA plans may restrict which expenses are covered.... Most HRAs cannot reimburse for insurance premiums.... Once reimbursed by an HRA, expenses are no longer tax-deductible.... HRA reimbursements are not taxable under most plan designs."
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The Advantages of Employer-Sponsored Debit Cards
DataPath June 7, 2017
"As consumer-driven healthcare continues to grow, so does the need for employees to have convenient access to funds to pay for their medical expenses. Employer-sponsored debit cards offer a safe, secure solution that provides tremendous value to TPAs, employers, and employees[.]"
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Health Reimbursement Arrangements: What You Need to Know About Qualified Expenses, Taxes, and More
DataPath Apr. 19, 2017
"[C]ertain types of HRA plan designs can trigger a shift from non-taxable to taxable income. These include plans that: [1] Comply with the 'medical expenses only' requirement, but reimburse employees for some or all of their unused money at the end of the year; [2] Provide a death benefit to employees' dependents from unused funds, and allow the funds to be used for non-medical expenses; [3] Allow unused account dollars to be applied to other company benefits, such as a 401(k) contribution."
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What is a Limited Purpose FSA, and How Can Account Holders Use It?
DataPath Apr. 12, 2017
"A limited purpose FSA (LPFSA) is a healthcare spending account that can only be used for eligible vision and dental expenses. Unlike a healthcare FSA, however, an LPFSA can be held at the same time as [an HSA]. When coordinated with an HSA, the LPFSA can further reduce your taxes while allowing you to allocate HSA funds to other purposes -- including retirement."
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FSA Reimbursement: Nine Qualified Expenses You May Not Know About
DataPath Mar. 22, 2017
"Guide dogs/service animals.... Braille reading material.... Auto adaptation expenses.... Television closed captioning.... Special telephone equipment.... Wigs ... Smoking cessation programs.... Lead-based paint removal.... Transportation."
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Health Savings Accounts and Filing Your Taxes
DataPath Feb. 22, 2017
"As you prepare and compile tax documents, it's important to know what forms you may need to file if you have a Health Savings Account (HSA). In addition to Form 1040, there are two other very important documents -- Form 1099-SA and Form 8889."
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Investing HSA Funds Is Key to Substantial Growth
DataPath Feb. 15, 2017
"The ability to invest HSA funds is a significant factor in helping drive account growth. In June 2016, HSA investment assets grew 23 percent from the previous year ... However, it is estimated that only 3 percent of all HSA account holders invest, which means the overwhelming majority of account owners are missing out."
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Six Ways to Promote Wellness Program Participation
DataPath Jan. 12, 2017
"Organize a Wellness Team ... Recognize team sports.... Offer gym membership discounts ... Start a 'Biggest Loser' contest ... Offer healthy snack choices ... [Offer programs on financial] wellness."
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