http://www.infinisource.net/Rss/HSA.ashx HSA - News & Review 10 In early September, the IRS published Final Regulations on employer comparable contributions to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). The Final Regulations become effective for employer contributions made to an HSA on or after January 1, 2010. ../Infinisource/Article.aspx?articleId=854e5520-cd01-4d24-b313-3b6a7f6ebee2 Wednesday, October 07, 2009 When individuals do not pay all of their taxes, the IRS has several powers to collect the back taxes, plus penalties and interest. Recently, the IRS clarified that its powers extend to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). ../Infinisource/Article.aspx?articleId=0f82448c-c039-43b4-9dec-a940fc2a90de Wednesday, August 05, 2009 In late May, the IRS adjusted three major thresholds for 2010 related to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and high-deductible health plans (HDHPs). These cost-of-living adjustments are contained in Revenue Procedure 2009-29. ../Infinisource/Article.aspx?articleId=c34273be-d255-4c88-9a51-31f2daf31d26 Wednesday, June 03, 2009 In May, the IRS published the 2009 thresholds for HSAs and high-deductible health plans (HDHPs). In June, two IRS notices detailed the guidelines for HSA rollovers from an individual retirement account (IRA) and the full contribution rule. The same month saw a long-anticipated "grab bag" of HSA guidance on a variety of topics. ../Infinisource/Article.aspx?articleId=3b19c51b-dcc7-4379-8936-a88800eab5bd Tuesday, August 12, 2008 In late June, Notice 2008-59 provided employers with needed clarification on many issues relating to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). The IRS Notice takes immediate effect and could spark an increase in HSA-related activity as benefit planning begins in earnest for 2009. ../Infinisource/Article.aspx?articleId=dcf87b68-027f-428b-b58c-579a7b4165b0 Tuesday, July 15, 2008 On Wednesday, June 25, 2008, the IRS published Notice 2008-59, which clarifies many of the rules for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). This long-awaited guidance focuses on major aspects of HSA administration, including eligibility, high-deductible health plans (HDHPs), contributions, distributions and prohibited transactions. ../Infinisource/Article.aspx?articleId=9ae3523e-5d58-4ea5-bc37-deb759f2ccf8 Wednesday, June 25, 2008 Two federal agencies recently released information on 2009 thresholds related to group health benefits. Benefits and insurance professionals can look on these announcements as a reminder that it is never too early to start planning for 2009. ../Infinisource/Article.aspx?articleId=55a24796-22e9-4846-8395-5745ac67aa55 Tuesday, June 10, 2008 In early June, the IRS issued two notices that provide guidance on the rules for contributions to and rollovers into Health Savings Accounts. ../Infinisource/Article.aspx?articleId=cad9722f-f7b1-4cad-a618-29c0f8026754 Tuesday, June 10, 2008 With only slight modifications from the proposed version, the IRS recently issued final regulations on how employers can make comparable contributions to eligible employees' HSAs in two scenarios: When an employee has not established an HSA or notified the employer that an HSA was established by December 31 When medical expenses exceed the employer’s year-to-date contributions ../Infinisource/Article.aspx?articleId=2f5eb122-0ad8-4673-a838-f68dd837a5c1 Monday, May 12, 2008 ../Infinisource/Article.aspx?articleId=bd6ee22b-5650-4ba8-a605-e25683500462 Monday, February 11, 2008 ../Infinisource/Article.aspx?articleId=1625e3e5-198c-4429-9eb2-06cae89d32da Monday, February 11, 2008 With health care costs spiraling out of control and higher medical and prescription costs, you may find yourself looking for ways to help your clients offset these rising costs. One way may be to offer a qualified high deductible health plan, coupled with a Health Savings Account (HSA), providing an affordable solution for both employers and employees. ../Infinisource/Article.aspx?articleId=ab5e3ecf-c28c-4814-b440-30417032ca24 Monday, November 12, 2007 Infinisource, Inc., one of the nation’s leading benefits administrators, announced today that they will offer a landmark employer Health Savings Account (HSA) option through the Principal Financial Group®. Infinisource selected The PrincipalÒ because of their reputation as a leader in offering a wide range of financial products and services. ../Infinisource/Article.aspx?articleId=09f62b0a-99ba-4f89-bb45-a0d1987698e2 Monday, August 13, 2007 On June 1, 2007, the IRS issued proposed regulations providing guidance on how an employer can make comparable contributions to their eligible employees' HSAs in two specific situations: ../Infinisource/Article.aspx?articleId=77755296-f4ba-424b-9347-bfafe1554656 Monday, June 11, 2007 In May, the IRS posted Revenue Procedure 2007-36, which adjusts three major amounts for administration of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) in 2008. These limits, based on cost-of-living adjustments, are as follows: ../Infinisource/Article.aspx?articleId=c3070bb2-ec58-407d-8f03-6fb4b4a6cf79 Monday, June 11, 2007 Gift-giving is common during December. So is figuring out what to do with many of those gifts. When the Tax Relief and Health Care Act (TRHCA) became law on December 20, 2006, and expanded several rules related to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), a common reaction might be: "Thanks, but what now?" ../Infinisource/Article.aspx?articleId=a7a7a706-664a-49c6-8475-dcc9cf1e2054 Tuesday, January 09, 2007