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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
Reinsurance Reporting from Self-Funded Employers Due Nov 15, 2016
Employers who offered a self-funded plan at anytime from Jan-Sep 2016 are required to submit their reinsurance reporting to HHS … FULL STORY
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Cigna: Summary of Changes to Forms 1094 & 1095 for 2016
On October 3, 2016, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released final 2016 Forms 1094-C and 1095-C and their accompanying instructions. … FULL STORY
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Overview of Telehealth / Virtual Visit Benefits by Carrier
Every major Texas medical carrier will cover telehealth / virtual visit programs. The table provides an overview of the programs … FULL STORY
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Tagged 2016, 2017, Aetna, All Savers, alternative funding, BCBS, Cigna, Dr on Demand, HealthiestYou, humana, large group, MDLive, medical, Memorial Hermann, self-funded, small group, Teladoc, telehealth, UHC, virtual visits
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BCBS Offering Additional 3 Months to Oct 2016 Mid-Market Renewals and New Business
BCBS is offering a 15-month contract option to middle market groups (51-150) effective and renewing Oct 2016. The option extends … FULL STORY
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Tagged 2016, 2017, 2018, ACA, BCBS, large group, medical, PACE, renewals, transitional relief
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