HSA Consulting Services is pleased to issue the Certified HSA Expert, or “HSAe“, designation to Todd Rollo. Upon successful completion of the HSA Expert training program and passing our course exam, this certificate is issued as of August 9, 2024 and is valid for three years. Congratulations, Todd!
HSA Consulting Services is pleased to issue the Certified HSA Expert, or “HSAe“, designation to Kristin Sergio-Castelvetere. Upon successful completion of the HSA Expert training program and passing our course exam, this certificate is issued as of August 9, 2024 and is valid for three years. Congratulations, Kristin!
News from Washington Second Texas Federal Court Broadens Stay of DOL Retirement Security RuleA second federal court in Texas put a hold on the Department of Labor’s Retirement Security Rule on July 26, expanding beyond an earlier stay to all of the rule’s exemptions and saying that plaintiffs are “virtually certain” to succeed in their […]
News from Washington Judge Stays DOL’s Retirement Security RuleOn July 25, a federal judge in Texas stayed the U.S. Department of Labor’s Retirement Security Rule ahead of its September 23 effective date. The judge granted a request for a preliminary injunction blocking the rule “until further order of the court.” The judge made clear the […]
HSA Consulting Services is pleased to issue the Certified HSA Expert, or “HSAe“, designation to Chris Erickson. Upon successful completion of the HSA Expert training program and passing our course exam, this certificate is issued as of July 25, 2024 and is valid for three years. Congratulations, Chris!
HSA Studies & Analysis HSA-Like Options for Employees in High Demand, Survey ShowsBoth employers and employees are interested in a new type of health account similar to an HSA that would help employees pay for out-of-pocket health care costs, according to a new survey. The hypothetical plan could be paired with any health plan, not […]
News from Washington IRS Announces Tax Relief for West Virginia Taxpayers Impacted by Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, and MudslidesThe Internal Revenue Service announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in West Virginia that were affected by severe storms, flooding, landslides, and mudslides that began on April 11, 2024. These taxpayers now have until November 1, […]
HSA Studies & Analysis Expanding Pre-Deductible Coverage in HSAs Boosts Adherence to Certain MedicationsPatients with certain chronic conditions increased medication adherence when enrolled in HSA-qualified plans with pre-deductible coverage, a new study from EBRI found. Although the increases were relatively small, adherence rates already were relatively high, averaging 77% to 89% for most medications. […]
News from Washington IRS Provides Tax Relief for Taxpayers Impacted by Severe Storms in Mississippi; Deadlines Postponed to November 1, 2024The IRS announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in Mississippi that were affected by severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding that began on April 8, 2024. These taxpayers now have until November 1, […]
News from Washington DOL Pushes Back on Fiduciary Rule ChallengeThe Department of Labor answered one of two open lawsuits in the federal courts challenging the Retirement Security Rule on June 14. The regulator’s first response in court argued that the new rule is compliant with existing case law and is substantially different from a 2016 […]