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Boo at the Zoo
Posted on: October 17, 2014Categories: HR & ComplianceRiverbanks Zoo and Garden kicks off their annual Boo at the Zoo tonight! This family friendly festival is a favorite for many people in the Columbia, South Carolina area. Children 12 and under are invited to wear their Halloween costumes for a spook-tacular time! Activities will include Frankenstein's Foam Zone, a DJ dance party, trick-or-treat trail with candy, nightly costume parade and moonlight magic with Ray. You can also go on a spooky ...
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Health Savings Accounts (Part 2)
Posted on: October 16, 2014Categories: HR & ComplianceHow Do HSAs Work? To have an HSA and make contributions to the account, you must meet several basic qualifications. Here’s what you need to know to start saving with an HSA. HSA Eligibility – In order to qualify for an HSA, you must be an adult who meets the following qualifications: Have coverage under an HSA-qualified, high deductible health plan (HDHP) Have no other health insurance plan (this exclusion does not apply to certain other types of insurance, such as dental, vision, dis ...
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Health Savings Accounts (Part 1)
Posted on: October 14, 2014Categories: HR & ComplianceWhat Are HSAs? Health savings accounts (HSAs) are a great way to save money and efficiently pay for medical expenses. HSAs are tax-advantaged savings accounts that accompany high deductible health plans (HDHPs). HSAs were created in 2003 to provide individuals who have HDHPs with a tax-preferred method of saving money for medical expenses. There are certain advantages to putting money into these accounts, including investment earnings and favorable tax treatment. The rationale behind the HSA/H ...