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IRS Identifies PPE as a Qualified Medical Expense
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) can be Purchased with Pre-tax Dollars The IRS identifies PPE as a qualified medical expense under Section 213(d) of the Internal Revenue Code. Here is the announcement 2021-7 from the IRS. What does This Mean to Employers? Employers...
The 6 Main Takeaways of the American Rescue Plan Act That Healthcare Consumers Should Know
What are the key parts of this bill that affect healthcare consumers? Larger Subsidies Everyone who currently receives a subsidy will qualify for bigger subsidies. The size of the increase will depend on county, age, and income as a percentage of the Federal Poverty...
Information About the Covid-19 Vaccine
Ohio Covid-19 Vaccination Updates BBG wanted to provide our clients with updated information about the Covid-19 vaccination specifically in Ohio as well as some national pharmacy links. Governor DeWine has created a one-stop shopping website for updates regarding the...
Medicare Basics: 5 Things to Know about Medicare Part D – Prescription Drug Coverage (Part of a Series)
There are four basic parts of Medicare: A, B, C, and D. Each part helps pay for certain medical services. Medicare Part D is health care coverage that helps you pay for the prescription drugs you use. Here are 5 things to know about Part D - Prescription...
With Covid Relief Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) Are Now A Lot More Flexible
The recent changes allow employers help employees by increasing carryover amounts, extending grace periods, allowing election changes without regard to change in status rules, and permitting termed participants to receive reimbursements from unused contributions after termination.
2021 Medicare Part B Monthly Premium and Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amounts
The standard monthly premium for Medicare Part B enrollees will be $148.50 for 2021, an increase of $3.90 from $144.60 in 2020.
HSA Contribution Limits for 2021
Every year the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) decides if there will be an increase in Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution limits, minimum deductibles, and maximum out-of-pocket amounts. The IRS has released the 2021 HSA contribution limits. If you are on an...
Medicare Basics: 5 Things to Know about Medicare Part B (Second in a Series)
There are four basic parts of Medicare: A, B, C, and D. Each part helps pay for certain medical services. Here are 5 things to know about Part B: #1 Part B is the second of two parts of what is considered “Original Medicare”. (Part A is the other). #2 Most...
How is Open Enrollment Different During a Pandemic?
We’ve received a lot of comments from clients who are concerned about changing carriers during a pandemic. We completely understand this concern and have addressed it with clients directly. However, we wanted to also address it here in a blog post. How is Open...
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