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Health Savings Account - HSA Presentation John Alden Life Insurance Company Welcome to John Alden
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About John Alden United States Individual Medical market leader In business over 110 years More than 1,000,000 customers
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John Alden – an HSA Leader First to offer MSAs in the individual market In the forefront of HSA legislation John Alden sold the first HSA in the country Experts in account administration One of the only custodial accounts in the country that provides seamless administration with no fees.
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What is an HSA? An HSA is a tax-favored savings account designed to allow for the accumulation of funds to pay for qualified healthcare expenses and to save for the future. It works in combination with a qualified high deductible health insurance plan.
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Huge New Opportunity HSAs are: New Tax-Free Flexible Permanent Portable A significant improvement over MSAs We make HSAs simple and easy.
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Easy to explain An HSA is a tax-favored savings account designed to allow for the accumulation of funds to pay for qualified healthcare expenses and to save for the future. The HSA works with a qualified high deductible health insurance plan. Together they provide: Premium Savings Tax Advantages Investment Opportunities
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Federal Guidelines Annual Contribution limits for 2004 are the lesser of: 1) 100% of the amount of the deductible or 2) $2,600 – individual or $5,150 – family. Individuals 55 and over are allowed to contribute an additional $500 for 2004. Unused funds from an MSA plan may be rolled over into an HSA account with no penalty. No first dollar benefits except for wellness
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HSA Deductibles SingleFamily Qualified high deductible:$1,000$2,000 Maximum Out-of-Pocket:$5,000$10,000 John Alden – New Deductibles $1,000$2,000 $1,500$3,000 $2,050$4,100 $2,550$5,100 $4,950$9,900
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Family Deductibles What is a common family deductible? Under John Alden Life Insurance Company plans, a common family deductible refers to the accumulation of all medical expenses for all covered persons to meet a single deductible. In order for a plan to be a qualified high deductible family plan, no one individual can have a deductible of less than $2,000.
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HSAs Plus High Deductible Plans Invested funds are tax-free. Funds gain interest that’s tax-free. Withdrawals for qualified expenses are tax-free. Funds can be withdrawn at age 65 - only ordinary income tax applies. Funds can be withdrawn, at age 65, tax-free for non Medicare covered medical expenses and prescriptions. A 10% penalty plus ordinary income tax applies if funds are withdrawn before 65 for non medical expenses. Funds can be used to pay Medicare Part A&B premiums (not medical supplement premiums).
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Eligible Expenses Qualified Withdrawals: Eligible medical expenses as defined under Section 213 (d) of the IRS Code. — Medically necessary services — Deductibles and Coinsurance — Glasses — Dental — Non-prescription drugs Qualified Long-Term Care Premiums COBRA Continuation Premiums Premiums while unemployed Medicare Part A&B Premiums (but not supplemental premiums)
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Withdrawals after age 65 Non-qualified Withdrawals: Under age 65 — Ordinary income tax and a 10% penalty on withdrawals for non-qualified expenses 65 or older — No penalty — Subject to income tax but likely at a lower rate – just like a 401k, for non-qualified expenses
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Cost Comparison Scenario Family – Coverage (Husband and Wife are both 37 years old with two children) 28% federal tax bracket Living in Illinois $1,500 in claims
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Cost Comparison Coinsurance: Premium paid Your share - medical care expenses ($1,500 claim) Expenses subtotal Tax Savings on HSA deposits Net expenses (out-of-pocket minus savings) Total net savings with HSA Plan HSA Account Balance $3,050! Typical Family Plan (three times single deductible) $1,000 80%/20% $7,115 $1,000 for deductibles, $100 for coinsurance, $550 for other non-covered medical expenses +$1,650 = $8,765 $0 $8,765 Fortis Health HSA Plan Common family deductible: $5,100 100% $3,125 $1,500 for medical expenses and $550 for dental/eyewear expenses +$2,050 = $5,175 $1,428 $3,747 =$5,018
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Tax-Deferred Investment Options John Alden HSA MSAver HSA Any custodial account the client chooses
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John Alden HSA Several contribution options Monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, annual No additional fees No administrative, set-up or user fees Very competitive interest rates Optional automatic claims payment
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MSAver HSA Account options Checkbook Debit card Brokerage account provides access to stocks, bonds and mutual funds
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How Can Funds Be Used? Withdraw any time for eligible medical expenses glasses … dental … deductible … coinsurance … long term care premium … etc. (See John Alden Medical Expense Sheet, Form # 28557) Non-eligible withdrawals before age 65 Taxed as ordinary income Plus 10% penalty Age 65 or Medicare eligibility withdrawals Lower tax bracket No penalty Tax-free for non-Medicare covered medical expenses and prescriptions
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Money Withdrawal Methods HSA Check book HSA Mastercard Debit Card
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Clients Save Premium, Reduce Taxes and Build Savings Unused funds accumulate from year to year. —Use the money to pay for qualified expenses tax-free as they occur — Save money tax-free for future medical expenses — Accrue savings and build a tax-sheltered nest egg for retirement
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Want More Information? For more information contact: David Velke 703-330-0971
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