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CANTOR REPORTEDLY TO MODIFY HSA BILL
Rep. Eric Cantor (R-VA) will reportedly modify a bill to expand HSAs that he introduced earlier this year (HMN, May 2006) because of potential tax implications.
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CONSUMERS WANT HELP WITH CHOICES, STUDY SHOWS
When it comes to healthcare information, the number one thing that consumers want is “clear information” to help them choose the benefits that are best for them, according to a survey from WageWorks (San Mateo, CA).
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39% OF VOLUNTARY INSURERS EYE GAINS FROM HSAs
About 39% of voluntary health insurance carriers said they expected increased sales in products like limited benefit medical plans, hospital indemnity plans and long-term care insurance because of the growing penetration of consumer-directed healthcare, according to a survey from Eastbridge Consulting Group (Avon, CT).
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BROKER SAYS 10% OF HDHP MEMBERS AREN’T FUNDING HSAs
Custom Benefit Solutions (Northville, MI), an independent insurance broker, estimates that about 10% of its clients’ members enrolled in high-deductible health plans aren’t funding their HSAs, according to Tom Rogala, president.
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MOST BROKERS SOLD HSA PLANS FOR 2006-07
About 68% of insurance agents and brokers have sold HSA-compatible high-deductible health plans with coverage effective in 2006 or 2007, according to research from the Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers (Washington).
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