HSA News
Who is Enrolling in HSAs?
Business Wire
An interesting article on the demographics of people enrolling in Health Savings Accounts. The information is based on data compiled by UnitedHealthcare.
Proposed Tax Reform to Strengthen HSAs
AIS Health.com
The non-profit research group National Center for Policy Analysis has drafted a proposal for a “universal health savings account.”
Consumer Driven Health Plans on the Rise
Fox Business
According to the 2008 UBA Health Plan Survey, enrollment in CDHPs have increased by 43% since last year.
HSA Highlights
Financial Planning
A well written article on Health Savings Accounts with detailed information about how they work with high deductible health plans, upcoming legislation, their tax treatment and investment options.
Strong Growth in Health Savings Accounts
Business Wire
JP Morgan announces that their HSA business has grown by 60 percent in the last year.
Making HSAs Better
Dallas Business Journal
Highlights some of the problems with Health Savings Accounts as the legislation is currently written, with proposed changes to improve them.
HSAs Engage Consumers
TradingMarkets.com
In a survey conducted by HSA Bank, the data shows that individuals with high deductible health plans and an HSA are more engaged in their health care decisions.
Is an HSA Right for You?
Forbes
An article on Forbes.com concerning the questions one should ask when considering the HSA approach to health insurance.
Six Million (plus) Enrolled in HSA Insurance Plans
Reuters
More than 6.1 million individuals are enrolled in an HSA-qualified health insurance plan – a 35% increase from last year.
Consumer Guide to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
NAHU
Published by the National Association of Health Underwriters, this is an excellent resource for individual consumers, businesses, health insurance professionals and tax advisors to learn more about Health Savings Accounts.
The New Health Savings Account Rules
Smart Money
SmartMoney offers a thorough examination of the changes and clarifications of rules governing many aspects of Health Savings Accounts, including contribution limits, FSA to HSA rollovers, and IRA to HSA rollovers.
Taming the Health-Care Tiger
Market Watch
An examination of the state of consumer-driven health care, with information on adoption rates and the trend towards more transparent health care costs and quality reporting.
Get the Lowdown on Consumer-Directed Health Plans
Entrepreneur.com
Considers the impact of rising health care costs on small businesses, and analizes the benefits HSAs could provide to those employers.
Health Care: Cut Your Costs with These Simple Steps
Kiplinger
Offers advice and specific steps employers should take to counter the ever increasing cost of health care.
Health Savings Accounts on the Rise
Inc.com
Published in the Spring of 2007, this brief article reports on the adoption rates of Health Savings Accounts and the health insurance plans associated with them.
