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FSA vs. HRA vs. HSA Comparison Infographic

At first glance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Reimbursement Arrangements (HRAs), and Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) look very similar, but there are significant differences. First, let’s look at how the three accounts are alike: Drilling down further, this infographic highlights the major areas in which the three accounts are different: Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Funded by: FSAs are entirely funded by the participant, but employers may choose to contribute. Contribution limits: FSA participants make pre-tax

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DataPath Welcomes New Executives to Spearhead Growth

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LITTLE ROCK (May 28, 2024) – DataPath, Inc., a trailblazer in technology solutions for the employee benefits, financial services, and insurance sectors, is proud to announce the appointment of two distinguished executives to its leadership team. Sherry Lawton steps into the role of Senior Vice President of Strategic Growth for ProsperityHSA, DataPath’s latest venture to revolutionize the Health Savings Account (HSA) landscape. With over two decades of expertise in HSA banking and consumer-directed healthcare, Lawton is

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10 Ways Outsourcing Can Revolutionize Your Company

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Today’s most competitive companies are those who constantly look for ways to innovate processes, optimize operations, and deliver exceptional value. Toward that end, business process management (BPM) and business process outsourcing (BPO) can change the game for businesses of any size and in nearly any industry.  By entrusting certain tasks and functions to specialized third-party providers, companies can revolutionize their operations and transform their futures. Here are 10 factors to consider. Cost Savings One of

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Understanding COBRA Eligibility: Who Qualifies and When?

Understanding the intricacies of the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (COBRA) can be challenging for employers and employees alike. It may be especially daunting when trying to understand who qualifies for COBRA coverage and when they qualify.  What is COBRA? COBRA is a federal law enacted in 1985 that requires employers with 20 or more employees to offer continuation coverage. This applies only to employees and their dependents whose coverage would end due to qualifying

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HSA Contribution Limits Announced

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced updated HSA annual contribution limits. An important part of consumer-directed healthcare, HSAs offer participants enrolled in HSA-qualified (HDHP) health plans a way to save on taxes while setting aside money for out-of-pocket healthcare expenses for themselves and their families.

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Demystifying Healthcare Costs: Employee Tips to Maximize Benefits and Save Money

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Healthcare costs can be confusing, but with the right knowledge and strategies, just about everyone can navigate this complex landscape effectively. Below are some helpful tips for employees to maximize their benefits and save money in the process.  Understanding Healthcare Costs Before diving into cost-saving tips, it’s essential to understand the various healthcare cost components. Healthcare expenses can include premiums, deductibles, copayments, coinsurance, and out-of-pocket maximums. Additionally, there may be other costs associated with prescription

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DataPath Launches ProsperityHSA

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DataPath Financial Services, Inc. has announced the launch of ProsperityHSA (prosperityhsa.com), a program designed to create new revenue and growth opportunities in the HSA market for banking institutions, third-party employee benefit administrators (TPAs), and insurance brokers. Building on DataPath’s recent designation as an approved non-bank HSA custodian and its two decades of success in creating HSA administration technology and services, ProsperityHSA is poised to disrupt the industry’s usual HSA administration offerings. John Robbins, Jr., President

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HSAs and Tax Filings

HSAs provide a tax-advantaged financial tool for reducing out-of-pocket healthcare expenses and retirement savings. However, because the funds contributed to your account are pre-tax, you must account for them on your tax returns. If you’re filing HSA tax information for the first time, you may have questions about the 1099-SA form and where you get it. You may also have questions about Form 8889 and Form 5498. Here is the information you’re looking for. HSA

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