Employment Law Information Network
Google
 
Web www.elinfonet.com
Main Navigation
Federal Law Articles
State Law Articles
HR Newsletter
HR Guidebook
HR Policy
HR Forms
HR Seminars
Employment Contracts
Employment Law Forums
Employment Law Blog
Employment Laws
Employee Rights
Workplace Headlines
Federal Article Feeds Federal Article Feeds
State Article Feeds State Article Feeds
Enter Your Email Address Below!

Daily Weekly  [More Information]
Article Index » employee benefits » health savings accounts (hsa)
Report Link IRS Provides Guidance On HSA Contributions.
Ford & Harrison LLP - June 12, 2008
The IRS recently issued two notices affecting Health Savings Accounts (HSAs): Notice 2008-51 provides procedures for carrying out a qualified HSA funding distribution from certain types of IRA accounts; Notice 2008-52 replaces the old HSA maximum contribution limit rules with new rules.
Report Link IRS Releases 2009 Health Savings Account Limits.
Littler Mendelson, P.C. - May 29, 2008
On May 13, 2008, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released Revenue Procedure 2008-29, establishing the 2009 annual Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution limitations and High Deductible Health Care (HDHC) plan limitations (adjusted for inflation) for qualified Health Savings Accounts (HSA). The limitations are effective for calendar year 2009.
Report Link IRS Announces Increases in HSA Contributions for 2009.
Ford & Harrison LLP - May 22, 2008
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that the maximum contributions that can be made to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) will increase for 2009. According to a statement released by the IRS on May 14, 2008, the maximum contributions for 2009 will be as follows:
Report Link IRS Issues Final Regulations on Comparable Contributions to HSAs.
Ford & Harrison LLP - April 23, 2008
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued final regulations providing guidance on employer comparable contributions to Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) under § 4980G, where an employee has not established an HSA by December 31st, and where an employer accelerates contributions for the calendar year for employees who have incurred qualified medical expenses. The new regulations address issues that were not addressed in prior regulations. The regulations apply to employer contributions made for calendar years beginning on or after January 1, 2009.
Report Link Just In Time For the Holidays - Changes In Health Savings Account Rules Under the New Health Opportunity Patient Empowerment Act of 2006.
Littler Mendelson, P.C. - December 26, 2006
On December 20, 2006 President Bush signed into law H.R. 6408, the new Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006. Title III of this new law, which focuses on Health Saving Accounts and makes changes that can be implemented in 2007, has its own short title - the Health Opportunity Patient Empowerment Act of 2006. The HOPE Act makes Health Savings Accounts a more attractive vehicle to employers.
Report Link Medicare Part D Creditable Coverage Notice Must Be Filed Electronically by March 31.
Jackson Lewis LLP - March 03, 2006
New guidance has been issued by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on providing them the disclosure notice required by the Medicare Part D regulations for group health plans offering prescription drug coverage to Medicare beneficiaries.
Report Link The New Health Savings Accounts: Wonder Drug for an Ailing System?
Cooley Godward Kronish LLP. - January 06, 2004
As part of the recently enacted Medicare Prescription Drug, Improvement and Modernization Act of 2003, individuals will be able to establish a new type of individual account health plan, known as a health savings account ("HSA"), effective for tax years beginning after December 31, 2003.

Articles

Found: 7 Articles

NO SUBTOPICS

Sort Articles   
  
Employment Law Seminars

Terms of Use  |  Privacy  |  Advertising  |  About  |  Contact  |  For Law Firms  |  Partners

The use of this site, and the terms and conditions for our providing information, is governed by our Terms of Use, including the disclaimers contained therein. By using this site, you acknowledge that you have read the Terms of Use and that you accept and will be bound by the terms thereof.

This site is designed for lawyers concentrating in employment law and human resource professionals who specialize in employee relations.  As more fully set forth in the terms of use, the information provided on or through this site is for general information purposes; it is not a determination of your legal rights, nor your responsibilities under the law.  None of the information contained on this site is, or should be construed as, legal advice.  The information should not be relied upon for legal advice.  We are not engaged in the practice of law and no attorney-client relationship is being created.  Any information communicated to any lawyer via this site does not have the confidentiality protection of the attorney/client privilege.  If you are seeking legal advice, find a qualified lawyer in your area.  If you need help finding a lawyer, call your local, county or state bar association.

All logos and trademarks on this site are property of their respective owners.