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HSA Limits for Contributions, Deductibles, and Out-of-Pocket
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
HDHP Minimum Deductible
IndividualFamily
$1,300$2,600
$1,300$2,600
$1,300$2,600
$1,350$2,700
$1,350$2,700
HDHP Maximum Out-of-Pocket
IndividualFamily
$6,450$12,900
$6,550$13,100
$6,550$13,100
$6,650$13,300
$6,750$13,500
HSA Contribution Limit
IndividualFamily
$3,350$6,650
$3,350$6,750
$3,400$6,750
$3,450$6,900
$3,500$7,000
HSA Catch-Up Contributions (age 55+)
Per Person
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
$1,000
2015 HSA limits (Apr 24, 2014)
2016 HSA limits (May … FULL STORY
Cigna: The American Health Care Act – A Milestone Toward Repeal and Replace
The next era of U.S. health care reform is underway with a focus on repeal and replace of the Affordable … FULL STORY
Trump and Health Care Reform 2.0
(Originally posted on Nov 23, 2016; revised over time.)
The future of our health care system and how it will change … FULL STORY
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Tagged ACA, CMS, exchanges, HHS, individual market, IRS, large group, medical, small group, Trump
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Comments about Trump’s Executive Order on the ACA
On his first day in office, President Trump issued an Executive Order directing federal agencies to modify regulations under the … FULL STORY
Tagged ACA, health reform, HHS, IRS, Trump
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Healthcare.gov Deadline for Jan 1 Enrollments Extended to Dec 19
Healthcare.gov announced they will extend the deadline to sign up for individual coverage through Mon, Dec 19. Technically, the deadline … FULL STORY
Tagged 2017, CMS, exchanges, HHS, open enrollment
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Treatment of Very Small Groups in the TX Group Health Market
TDI recently published revised FAQs addressing the treatment of “mom and pop” groups in the group health insurance market. The … FULL STORY
Tagged ACA, common law employee, full-time employee, renewals, small group, TDI, Texas
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Cigna: IRS Extends Reporting Due Dates for 1095 Forms Sent to Individuals 2017
On November 18, 2016, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced extended deadlines for 2016 Minimum Essential Coverage (Section 6055) and … FULL STORY
Tagged ACA, employer mandate, health insurance, health reform, HHS, IRS, large group, minimum essential coverage, minimum value, section 6055, section 6056, self-funded, small group
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