Healthcare Moment
by JoAnn Laing
These ten informative 60-second audio updates can help you better understand, choose and use Health Savings Accounts. They can be heard by hitting one of the links in the gold boxes below. Each program is available in Windows Media Audio (WMA) and MP3 formats, which can be played using most audio players. Click here for the full scripts to these programs.
If you would like to receive a CD with broadcast quality versions of these programs, email customerservice@hsafinder.com - please include your name, street address and email address.
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AUDIO FILE #1 DOWNLOADS
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HSA Spot 1:
INSURANCE FOR MOST
One out three who buy an HSA high-deductible health insurance policy has been uninsured for at least a year. HSAs by making healthcare coverage affordable can make a difference for most Americans.
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HSA ADVANTAGES
There are many reasons why HSAs are good for individuals, families and companies. Advantages include: tax saving, paying for more healthcare procedures, being portable and giving you control and choice over your healthcare.
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HSA Spot 3:
SPEND LESS
HSAs can help you spend less on healthcare because it is consumer directed. Look for comparative information to help you spend
wisely.
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SAFETY NETS
Don’t risk bankruptcy because of a catastrophic illness or medical emergency. Use an HSA, with its two built-in safety nets, to limit your medical costs.
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HSA Spot 5:
ELIGIBILITY
Most Americans qualify for a Health Savings Account, which can reduce the cost of healthcare and build a retirement nest egg. The IRS makes eligibility simple.
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2-PART PROGRAM
The HSA Program has two parts: a high-deductible health insurance policy and a medical savings account. They are a new, viable opportunity for millions of Americans.
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HSA Spot 7:
TAX TIME
Like IRAs, HSAs are designed to save on tax dollars. One advantage is you don’t have to itemize your HSA contributions to get the tax write-off for medical expenses.
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HSA Spot 8:
MEDICAL IRA
HSAs function as an improved retirement account. The money is available when you need it; when you use it for medical expenses, your withdrawals are tax-free.
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HSA Spot 9:
GET INFORMATION
An educated consumer is a better consumer. Health Savings Accounts require individuals to gather more and better healthcare
information.
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HSA Spot 10:
POOR HEALTH, LOW INCOME
HSAs put affordable healthcare in the reach of most Americans. Those with Poor Health and Low Incomes will not be left behind.
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