What Qualifies for Short Term Disability: How Does It Work and Who is Eligible?
Understand the role of short-term disability in protecting you from income loss during illness or injury, and how the benefits are calculated.
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HSA-FSA Qualifying Medical Expenses
Need a reminder of commonly-used items you can purchase with your pre-tax HSA or FSA dollars? Here's our list as of November 29, 2023.
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Nov 29, 2023
Top 5 Perks of HSAs
Few people know about the benefits of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) even though they have been around since 2003. Here are 5 perks to get you...
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
May 8, 2023
FSA-HSA Contribution Limits for 2023
The IRS has announced increased limits in 2023 for tax-free employee benefits. See the new maximum contribution amounts for FSAs, HSAs, 401(k), and...
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Dec 13, 2022
FSA-HSA Contribution Limits For 2022
Both FSA and HSA contribution limits for 2022 have increased, although employers have discretion on whether they allow the full IRS maximums.
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Dec 13, 2021
Should I Enroll in a High Deductible Health Plan with an HSA?
If given the option, should you enroll in a high deductible health plan (HDHP) with a health savings account (HSA) or a traditional plan?
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Jun 11, 2021
Accident Plan Insurance 101
What's an accident plan? Here's a quick overview of how it works, what's typically covered, and whether you must also have health insurance.
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Feb 16, 2021
FSA-HSA Contribution Limits for 2021
The 2021 FSA contribution limit will remain at $2,750 while the FSA rollover amount and HSA contribution limits have both increased for 2021.
Makenzie Chansamoeun, Stratus HR Benefits/HRIS Manager
Nov 30, 2020
OTC Meds and Feminine Products Now FSA-Eligible
Did you know that certain over-the-counter medicines and feminine hygiene products are now FSA-eligible expenses without a prescription?
Cariann Lieske, SHRM-CP
Apr 15, 2020
