The High Deductible Health Plan - What Is It And How Does It Benefit Me?
Wednesday, September 8th, 2004Benefits experts are stating that conventional coverage, such as health maintenance organizations (HMOs) and preferred provider organizations (PPOs), are still the main types of healthcare plans. But more health insurance companies and Texas employers will begin to offer High-Deductible Health Plans (HDHP), with a Health Savings Account (HSA) attached, during upcoming open-enrollment periods. The HSA is a tax-favored savings account that s combined with a qualifying HDHP. This allows you to deposit tax-deductible funds into an account that you can use to cover medical costs, as well as enabling you to take control of your own health care decisions.
There are a variety of HDHPs available through various insurance companies. The plans are all similar in that they have deductibles between $1,100 and $5,500 for individuals, and between $2,200 and $11,000 for families. An HDHP with an HSA provides major medical coverage and a tax-free way to help you build savings for future medical expenses. It also gi (more...)
