• April 1, 2021
• 17 min read

In response to findings from the 2020 HSA Spend Report, Lively gathered a panel of experts to guide employers and brokers through HSA spending trends amidst the pandemic, regulatory changes affecting HSAs and FSAs, and the ways that an HSA and qualifying health plan can lower healthcare costs, increase benefits satisfaction, and address benefits instability. We also offered recommendations for preparing and adapting 2022 benefits packages according to recent healthcare trends.

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• March 19, 2021
• 4 min read

In response to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the federal income tax filing deadline has been postponed to May 17, 2021 as outlined in Notice IR-2021-59. Discover if the postponement impacts your 2020 HSA contributions and what to do next.

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• March 17, 2021
• 3 min read

As your company begins discussing its 2022 health plan benefits mix, the 2021 Employer's HSA Guide will serve as an indispensable resource. Inside, find all the HSA fundamentals, industry market trends, regulatory changes that have emerged since COVID-19, time-saving HR resources, and so much more. Just the right amount of information—without overwhelming.

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• March 16, 2021
• 2 min read

Whether you can rattle HSA eligibility requirements off the top of your head—or you’re just learning the fundamentals, our 3rd annual HSA guide has the information you need to continue building your book of business. More robust than ever, this year’s guide includes in-depth HSA industry market trends and data, plus comprehensive regulatory changes that have emerged since COVID-19.

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• March 1, 2021
• 5 min read

Are you wondering: “What is an HSA?” Discover the basics of health savings accounts. The qualifications for opening and contributing; how the account works after opening; how much you can contribute annually; how to use your account for qualified medical expenses; and what happens to your account if you switch employers.

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• February 23, 2021
• 4 min read

Tax season is coming. If you have a Health Savings Account (HSA), you’re probably already aware of the great tax benefits that come with it. But there are also some key HSA tax forms you should be aware of so you can make sure you have your finances in order before April 15.

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