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1 Tax-Advantaged Health Accounts
Flexible Spending Accounts Health Savings Accounts Confidential | ©2014 Gentex Corporation

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Agenda Why use a tax-favored account for health expenses? What are FSA’s and HSA’s? IRS approved expenses Planning your 2019 account Questions Confidential | ©2014 Gentex Corporation

3 Why use a tax-favored account?
Do you have any out of pocket medical expenses during the year? Co-pays Deductibles Co-insurance Dental & Vision Services not covered by the Gentex plans (such as Lasik Surgery or Hearing Aids) FSA’s & HSA’s can both be used to pay for these expenses! Do you think you may be paying for expenses in the future? Medicare Long Term Care (Assisted Living/Nursing Home) An HSA can be used to save long-term for health care needs in retirement. Confidential | ©2014 Gentex Corporation

4 Why use a tax-favored account?
Do you want to pay less in taxes? Federal Income Taxes State Income Taxes FICA (Social Security & Medicare) Money you contribute to an FSA or HSA is exempt from Federal, State (and local, if applicable) Income Taxes, as well as FICA taxes. Additionally, when used correctly, the money you withdraw from your account is also tax free! Confidential | ©2014 Gentex Corporation

5 Why use a tax-favored account?
Do you like convenience? Payroll deductions make it easy to save Debit Cards for convenient access to your funds Online apps for simplified transactions Confidential | ©2014 Gentex Corporation

6 What are FSA’s and HSA’s?
Flexible Spending Account: Account based employer-sponsored plan IRS rules require use-it-or-lose-it provision Employers can allow some flexibility (Gentex allows a $500 roll-over) In exchange, you can use up to your annual election immediately, even if not payroll deducted yet. Annual maximum $2,650… projected to be $2,700 for 2019 Can be paired with any health plan (limitations apply if enrolled in the Gentex H.S.A. Plan 3) Used exclusively for qualified health expenses Confidential | ©2014 Gentex Corporation

7 What are FSA’s and HSA’s?
Health Savings Account: Individually owned bank account, with special tax treatment. Employers facilitate payroll deductions and employer contributions Preferred banking arrangements Low/no fees Macatawa Bank is Gentex’s preferred partner 2019 Annual maximum, including Gentex matching contribution Single: $3,500 - $500 Gentex Match = $3,000 Family: $7,000 - $750 Gentex Match - $6,250 Age 55+: $1,000 Catch-up Contribution To contribute, you must participate in a qualified high deductible health plan. May be used for any reason, but only tax-free when used for qualified health expenses. Confidential | ©2014 Gentex Corporation

8 What are FSA’s and HSA’s?
The Gentex Matching Contribution Single Coverage? Gentex will contribute $125 at the beginning of each quarter ($500 annually) if you are contributing at least $9.62/week. Two Person or Family Coverage? Gentex will contribute $ at the beginning of each quarter ($750 annually) if you are contributing at least $14.42 per week Deadline to Open Macatawa HSA Date of $125/$ Gentex Deposit 1st Quarter Contribution 12/17/2018 1/4/2019 2nd Quarter Contribution 3/18/2019 4/5/2019 3rd Quarter Contribution 6/17/2019 7/5/2019 4th Quarter Contribution 9/16/2019 10/4/2018 Confidential | ©2014 Gentex Corporation

9 Comparing your Plans: Understand the “Worst Case Scenario”
Making the Choice Understand the “Worst Case Scenario” (Family illustration) Copays: up to an additional $8,500 Copays: up to an additional $7,000 Plan 1: up to $16,221 Plan 2: up to $14,213 Coinsurance $2,500 Plan 3: up to $5,761 Coinsurance $3,000 Gentex HSA Deposit ($750) Coinsurance $2,000 Deductible $1,000 Deductible $3,000 Deductible $2,000 Premiums $4,099 Premiums $2,063 Premiums $1, 359 Confidential | ©2014 Gentex Corporation

10 What are FSA’s and HSA’s?
Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account Account Ownership Account is part of a group plan established by your employer. Account is owned by you. Forfeiture of Unused Funds Outside of the $500 rollover allowance, any unused funds at the end of the year or termination of employment are forfeit Unused balances remain in your account year after year. If you terminate employment, your bank account goes with you. Annual Contribution Limits $2,650 ($2,700??) $3,500 if you have single coverage $7,000 if you have family coverage $1,000 extra if you are 55+ Confidential | ©2014 Gentex Corporation

11 What are FSA’s and HSA’s?
Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account Eligibility to Contribute Benefit Eligible Employee If you are enrolled in Plan 3 or an H.S.A. Qualified Health Plan you can enroll in the Limited Purpose Flexible Spending Account. Covered Expenses are for Dental and Vision Expenses Exclusively You can only contribute if you are enrolled in a Qualified High Deductible Health Plan (Gentex Plan 3) Access to Money You have access to your full annual election, even if you haven’t had the payroll deductions You only have access to what has been deposited into your account. Mid-year Contribution Changes Only if you have a qualified life event. At any time, as long as you do not exceed the annual limit. Confidential | ©2014 Gentex Corporation

12 What are FSA’s and HSA’s?
Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account Proof of Qualified Medical Expenses You must prove that your expenses are “qualified” medical in order to get your reimbursement. Claims paid with your FSA debit card may require proof after the fact. This is called substantiation. If your expenses are not “qualified” medical, you will have to pay taxes, plus a 20% excise tax for early withdrawal. You are never asked for proof before taking money out of the HSA. Savings Growth None. Other than what can be rolled over, you forfeit any unused account balances at the end of the year. Growth through long-term savings. Unused funds remain in your account. Growth through interest earned, or investment returns Confidential | ©2014 Gentex Corporation

13 Sample Eligible Expenses Sample Ineligible Expenses
IRS Approved Expenses FSA’s and HSA’s are both governed by the IRS, which tells us which expenses can be tax free and which expenses cannot IRS Publication 502 is the official guide of what is covered and what is not. Sample Eligible Expenses Sample Ineligible Expenses Expenses applied to your medical deductible Gym memberships Lasik surgery Cosmetic Surgery Dental expenses Over-the-counter medications, unless prescribed by a physician Vision expenses Services outside the United States Medicare Part B & Part D Premiums Medicare Supplement Premiums Expenses prescribed by your physician for treatment of a specific disease, such as: Weight loss Special education Housing modifications Personal use items Confidential | ©2014 Gentex Corporation

14 IRS Approved Expenses - FSA
Using your FSA for qualified medical expenses: If you use your debit card: Swipe the card at your place of purchase SAVE your receipts If your purchase cannot be auto-substantiated, you will be asked to submit proof to bswift. If you pay up front: Submit for reimbursement using your bswift mobile app or the bswift portal 5 key items on your documentation needed: Date of service description of service amount paid patient name provider Confidential | ©2014 Gentex Corporation

15 IRS Approved Expenses – H.S.A.
Using your HSA for qualified medical expenses: If you use your debit card: Pay at the point of service SAVE your receipts If you pay up front: Withdraw an equal amount from your HSA to pay yourself back. Confidential | ©2014 Gentex Corporation

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IRS Approved Expenses Filing your Taxes with an HSA Form 1099 SA: You will receive this from your bank to file with your income taxes. It tells the IRS what was withdrawn from your HSA. Form 8889: You use this form to: Report contributions made to your HSA during the year, and Declare on your tax return whether some, all, or none of your HSA distribution was for qualified medical expenses SAVE your receipts in the event of an audit Confidential | ©2014 Gentex Corporation

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Planning your 2019 Account Which health plan will you choose? Plan 1 or 2? Consider FSA to cover deductibles, prescription drug copays, and dental/vision expenses Plan 3? Consider HSA to cover these expenses, but also for long term savings, tax savings, and the Gentex matching contribution. If you are using the HSA for long-term and tax savings, also consider a Limited Health Care FSA. This special FSA allows you to let your HSA funds grow while using an FSA (with the same use-it-or-lose it rules) for DENTAL and VISION exclusively. Limited Health Care FSA’s are a great option if you are contributing the maximum contribution to your HSA or have a known expense where you want immediate access (orthodontia). Confidential | ©2014 Gentex Corporation

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Planning your 2019 Account How much can you reasonably expect to spend next year? What are your known expenses? Recurring medications PCP and Specialist visits Planned surgeries or pregnancies Allergy injections Medical supplies Do you have special needs that are not covered by the health plan? Confidential | ©2014 Gentex Corporation

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Planning your 2019 Account FSA Planning Be conservative – up to $500 rolls over each year If you have extra money in your account: Confidential | ©2014 Gentex Corporation

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Planning your 2019 Account HSA Planning Contribute as much as you can afford Take advantage of the Gentex match 100% Match up to $500 – Single 100% Match up to $750 – 2 or More Enrolled Contribute the extra $1,000 if you are 55+ If you contribute the maximum, you can use the Limited Health Care Spending Account for dental and vision Confidential | ©2014 Gentex Corporation

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