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{Company Name} Winning with HSAs. Why offer HSAs?. HSAs add value: HSAs empower health savings Maximize benefits offerings The sure win with health care reform 60% of employers likely to face ‘Cadillac’ taxes—not with HSA-powered plans HSA funds roll over from year to year
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Why offer HSAs? HSAs add value: • HSAs empower health savings • Maximize benefits offerings • The sure win with health care reform • 60% of employers likely to face ‘Cadillac’ taxes—not with HSA-powered plans • HSA funds roll over from year to year Learn more at www.healthequity.com/reform
A win for employees HSAs add value: • Employee HSA deposits are not taxed and reduce the taxable income of users • HSA withdrawals used for qualified health care expenses are not taxed • HSA deposits earn tax-free interest • HSA funds are FDIC-insured • HSA funds can be used post-retirement (after age 65) for medical and non-medical expenses without penalty, much like an IRA
Who qualifies for an HSA? To own an HSA, employees should: • Be covered ONLY by an HSA-qualified health plan • Other health coverage (including Medicare, a traditional health plan, or even an FSA) may disqualify them from the HSA • Not be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s tax return
How an HSA works Traditional health plan vs. HSA-powered plan • Lower monthly premium • Higher deductible • Larger monthly premiumpaid to insurance company • Lower deductible • Money into savings account
How an HSA works Employee and/or employer $ Employee HSA $ Qualified medical expenses: Exams, prescriptions, procedures, vision, dentaland more
Maximize your savings • 2015 max contributions allowed by IRS: • Single-coverage: $3,350 • Family-coverage: $6,650 • Catch-up contribution, age 55+: $1,000 • How to fund your HSA: • Make pretax contributions through payroll deduction, online, or directly to HealthEquity • Fully fund your HSA on day one • Make contributions anytime after your HSA is open
Powerful tools • Members can use their portal to • Check their balance • Review transactions • Review claims • Submit new claims or documents • Send payments and reimbursements • Access tax documents • Convenient access • Online • Using our free mobile app • By telephone
Communicating with employees Keeping it simple and relevant • Personas help individuals identify ways that they could utilize an HSA personally. • HealthEquity member education site:www.healthequity.com/HSALearn
Monthly member webinars • Three-part series: • HSA Basics • Tips to Maximize Your HSA Savings • Member Portal Overview • Each session taught twice each month by a trained and certified HSA expert. • www.HealthEquity.com/webinars
Helpful member support • Always availableOur member services are taking calls 24 hours a day, every day of the year • Every step along the wayWe are here to answer any questions you have and help you maximize your savings • Call todayLet us conduct a personal assessment of your plan options • 866.346.5800 www.HealthEquity.com 11