The bill would overturn the provision in the Affordable Care Act that prohibited FSAs, HRAs, and HSAs from reimbursing expenses for over-the-counter drugs unless the drug is insulin or prescribed by a physician. H.R. 1922 would also allow feminine hygiene products to be treated as a qualified medical expense that could be reimbursed through an FSA, HRA or HSA. This change would be effective after December 31, 2019.

In perhaps the most significant guidance resulting from President Trump’s 2017 Executive Order Promoting Healthcare Choice and Competition Across the United States, on October 22, 2018, the Departments of Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services (the Departments) jointly released proposed regulations on health reimbursement arrangements (HRAs) and other account-based plans that would allow two new types of HRAs.

In response to President Trump’s October 12, 2017 Executive Order, the Departments of Health and Human Services, Treasury and Labor issue the proposed rule expanding Health Reimbursement Arrangements.

All Californians can sign up during open enrollment, which begins Oct. 15, 2018, and continues through Jan. 15, 2019. Many others may be eligible to sign up at any time during the year due to a life-changing event such as getting married, having a child or moving

The Open Enrollment for Medicare recipients runs from October 15 – December 7 each year.

In short, yes. If an employee was covered under a qualified small employer health reimbursement arrangement (QSEHRA), the employer must report the total amount of the employee’s permitted QSEHRA benefit on Form W-2 in Box 12, using Code “FF”.

Generally, under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), employers are prohibited from paying for or otherwise reimbursing an employee for any individual health plan premiums. This prohibition applies to applicable large employers (ALEs) and non-applicable large employers (non-ALES) alike. However…

Health Savings Account (HSA) adoption and expansion rates have hit a record high—spanning well over 22 million active HSA accounts holding about $45.2 billion in assets—up from $37 billion at the end of 2016, according to the “2017 Year-End Devenir HSA Research Report.”

On Wednesday, July 25, 2018, the House of Representatives adopted two health care bills, H.R. 6199 and H.R. 6311, that expand tax-advantaged health care accounts, including Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), and Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs).

QSEHRA (pronounced “Q-Sarah” for fun) is a new, more efficient way for small businesses and non-profits to offer health insurance to their employees. It’s a game-changer that many are just now discovering.

The stakes for engagement are high. The World Health Organization estimates that consumers now directly control $330 billion annually in out-of-pocket healthcare expenses.

Anthem has introduced a Medicare Supplement plan called Innovative F that offers vision and hearing coverage. I am not aware of any other Medicare Supplement plan that offers this at no additional cost.

The hot item for employers this year is HRA plans. Employers have seen large increases again, and are moving to high deductible plans and setting up HRA’s for their employees.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday said “Obamacare is being repealed.” That’s not technically correct…

This company offers all different kinds of insurance. But I specifically got appointed with them because they are the only company that is offering temporary insurance in the State of California.

The Open Enrollment for Medicare recipients runs from October 15 – December 7 each year. During this time you have the opportunity to shop and change Medicare Supplements, Medicare Advantage plans and Part D Prescription Drug plans.

This company offers all different kinds of insurance. But I specifically got appointed with them because they are the only company that is offering temporary insurance in the State of California. Here are a few things that this type of insurance can be used for.

All Californians can sign up during open enrollment, which begins Nov. 1, 2016, and continues through Jan. 31, 2017.

All Californians can sign up during open enrollment, which begins Nov. 1, 2015, and continues through Jan. 31, 2016.