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All rights reserved.  \nThe term “savings” herein refers only to tax savings and actual savings are dependent on individual tax rates. No part of this document constitutes tax, financial, investment or legal advice.  \nISBN: 978-0-9965187-0-3  \n1100 Park Place, 4th Floor, San Mateo, CA 94403 [888.990.5099 | www.wageworks.com | www.linkedin.com/company/wageworks](888.990.5099 | www.wageworks.com | www.linkedin.com/company/wageworks)[ ](888.990.5099 | www.wageworks.com | www.linkedin.com/company/wageworks)[www.facebook.com/WageWorks | twitter.com/WageWorks | twitter.com/WageWorksCares](www.facebook.com/WageWorks | twitter.com/WageWorks | twitter.com/WageWorksCares)  \nThe Definitive Guide to HSAs  \nHow to Give Your Employees the Most Benefit from Their Health Savings Accounts  \nSecond Edition  \nWageWorks, Inc.  \nThe Definitive Guide to HSAs  \nTable of Contents  \nExecutive Summary ………………………………………………………… 4  \nHSA 101: An Introduction to HSAs …………………………………… 7  \nThe Role of HSA-Qualified Health Plans in HSAs………………… 9  \nThe Role of Taxes in HSAs……………………………………………………… 11  \nHSA-Qualified Health Plan + HSA:  \nAdvantages for Employees ……………………………………………… 13  \nLower Employees’ Monthly Health Insurance Premiums ………………………………………………… 14  \nExtend the Reach and Flexibility of Employees’ Healthcare Dollars……………………………………………… 14  \nPreserve Doctor-Patient Relationships………………………………… 15  \nCut Employees’ Tax Bills………………………………………………………… 15  \nBuild Employees’ Healthcare Nest Eggs ……………………………… 16  \nHSA-Qualified Health Plan + HSA:  \nAdvantages for Employers ……………………………………………… 17  \nMobilize Employees to Help Control Healthcare Costs ……… 18  \nSave Money on Payroll Taxes………………………………………………… 20  \nAttract and Retain Valuable Human Resources…………………… 20  \nPrepare to Meet New ACA Requirements …………………………… 20  \nHSAs in Action: Two Case Studies …………………………………… 21  \nMeet the Savers: The Harris Family……………………………………… 22  \nMeet the Spenders: The Smith Family ………………………………… 24  \n2  \n© 2016 WageWorks, Inc. All rights reserved.  \nReturn to Table of Contents  \nTable of Contents  \nHow to Implement Your HSA Plan:  \nNine Tips for Success ……………………………………………………… 27  \nTip 1: Be Clear on the Value…………………………………………………… 28  \nTip 2: Consider the Degree of Change You Want to Introduce ………………………………………………… 31  \nTip 3: Think About Your Real Starting Point ………………………… 32  \nTip 4: Determine Your Transition Strategy…………………………… 32  \nTip 5: Set the Right Cost Differentials for Your Employees… 35  \nTip 6: Consider Seeding Your Employees’ HSAs ………………… 36  \nTip 7: Supplement Your HSA with an HSA-Compatible FSA 39  \nTip 8: Deliver the Right Message to the Right Employees at the Right Time …………………………… 41  \nTip 9: Focus on Ongoing Education ……………………………………… 48  \nAdministering Your HSA: The Basics ………………………………… 51  \nHSA Eligibility Requirements ………………………………………………… 52  \nHSA Contribution Limits ………………………………………………………… 54  \nHSA Contribution Methods …………………………………………………… 58  \nHSA Eligibility and Contribution Examples…………………………… 58  \nThe HSA Enrollment Process………………………………………………… 61  \nManaging HSA Funds……………………………………………………………… 61  \nHSA Transfers and Rollovers………………………………………………… 64  \nUsing an HSA to Pay for Medical Expenses ………………………… 65  \nFrequently Asked Questions from HSA Participants ………… 71  \nKey Considerations in Choosing Your HSA Provider ………… 77  \nConclusion ……………………………………………………………………… 81  \nAbout WageWorks …………………………………………………………… 83  \nAppendix A: HSA Tax Forms……………………………………………… 85  \nAppendix B: Glossary of Terms ………………………………………… 87  \n[www.wageworks. com/hsa](www.wageworks. com/hsa)  \nThe Definitive Guide to HSAs  \nExecutive Summary  \nCongratulations on considering a Health Savings Account (HSA) as part of your employee benefits program!  \nIn just over a decade, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) have evolved from a novel idea to a c","cbCaimWu65UvIEU9","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimWu65UvIEU9","pdf",11492977,96,"English","# Executive Summary\n## HSA 101: An Introduction to HSAs\n## The Role of Taxes in HSAs\n## Advantages for Employees\n## Advantages for Employers\n## HSAs in Action: Two Case Studies\n# How to Implement Your HSA Plan: Nine Tips for Success\n## Tip 1: Be Clear on the Value\n## Tip 9: Focus on Ongoing Education\n# Administering Your HSA: The Basics\n## HSA Eligibility Requirements\n## HSA Contribution Limits\n## The HSA Enrollment Process\n# Frequently Asked Questions from HSA Participants\n# Key Considerations in Choosing Your HSA Provider\n# Conclusion\n# Appendix A: HSA Tax Forms\n# Appendix B: Glossary of Terms","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of an HSA-qualified, high-deductible health plan combined with an HSA?\",\"answer\":\"It enables employees to pay less for healthcare expenses today while building savings for tomorrow. 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