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Use your HSA / WSA to Assist Your Goal of Living a Holistic Healthy Life

holistic health

Every year, more and more employers are adopting Health Spending Accounts (HSAs) to their overall benefits package. The debate over which is better – HSAs vs traditional group benefits – is widespread. According to The Sanofi Healthcare Survey January 2020 HSAs are the single largest incentive for an employee to stay with an employer.  For that reason, an employer might look to add an HSA to their traditional group benefits package or replace the traditional plan altogether. 

HSAs vs Traditional Group Benefits

HSAs vs Traditional

Every year, more and more employers are adopting Health Spending Accounts (HSAs) to their overall benefits package. The debate over which is better – HSAs vs traditional group benefits – is widespread. According to The Sanofi Healthcare Survey January 2020 HSAs are the single largest incentive for an employee to stay with an employer.  For that reason, an employer might look to add an HSA to their traditional group benefits package or replace the traditional plan altogether. 

HSAs for Your Company Size

HSAs for all businesses

Big or small, if you run a business in Canada, you need to understand and weigh the benefits of providing a Health Spending Account (HSA) to your employees. HSAs for all businesses are a secret weapon in employee benefits and perks that every Canadian business should understand – particularly the tax implications an HSA affords … Read more

Do Your Employees Know the Total Compensation You Provide?

total compensation

(originally published March 2, 2021. Updated for content) Did you know that over 80% of the workforce doesn’t feel engaged at work? Studies have proven again and again that positive, engaged employees will stay with a company much longer than those whom are less engaged. Actively Engaged Employees Regularly Do More Than They Are Asked … Read more

Not all Spending Accounts are Created Equal

Not All Spending Accounts Are Created Equal

We have written several blogs in this section of the HSA Easy Pay Ltd. website sharing details of how Spending Accounts fit into – or replace – your overall group benefit offering. We have detailed what an Health Spending Account HSA is. Why your employees are clamouring for Wellness Spending Accounts (WSAs). Methods of ensuring a successful roll-out of your spending account.  But, not all spending accounts are the … Read more

Six Lesser-Known Flexible Wellness Spending Account Options for Your Employees

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As an employer, do you provide a truly flexible wellness and health benefit as a perk of employment? Perhaps you activated a fully flexible health spending (HSA) and a wellness spending (WSA) account? While HSAs have CRA-regulated list of health related spend buckets, a WSA is structured to promote a much more flexible wellness expense array of lifestyle options for your employees.  You don’t have to force your employees to solely use … Read more

Your WSA Plan Should Be As Easy as 1-2-3

WSA plan

Providing a wellness spending account (WSA) for your employees demonstrates that you care as much about them at home as when they are at work. It provides each of your employees the flexibility and freedom to choose you they stay well – mentally and physically. A solid WSA Plan allows you to participate in your employees’ wellness by allocating taxable benefit … Read more

Get Your Team Excited About Their Employee HSA

employee HSA

Your employees are your most valuable asset in your business. Give them a perk that is as adaptable and one-of-a-kind as they are, with a health spending account (HSA). An Employee HSA is a tax-free alternative to – or compliment to – a typical benefit plan. Your employees can feel valued and acknowledged when HSA benefits are included in their overall pay, and … Read more

6 Ways to Ensure Success in Providing an Health Spending Account

Providing an HSA

It’s a competitive environment out there as businesses like yours are trying to find and retain employees. Are you considering the possibility of providing an HSA as a way to retain your incredible employees? It is no secret that your employees are your most valuable asset. You want to attract and retain the very best. One of the … Read more

8 Myths About Health Spendings Accounts

Myths about HSAs

In recent years, the number of HSAs has increased dramatically. Despite this increase, certain persisting myths about HSAs have caused some consumers to delay creating an account and thereby missing out on the benefits that HSAs offer.   Choosing a health plan for yourself and your employee base for the year is not an activity that should be … Read more