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CPT Codes Ever wonder how doctors and insurance companies keep track of all the medical services out there? That’s where CPT codes (Current Procedural Terminology) come in. Think of them like a secret language of numbers that translate everything from a simple...
You’re in Luck: Contribute Towards 2024 HSA Limits Until April 15, 2025
Maximize Your HSA: There’s Still Time to Contribute for 2024! Did you fully fund your Health Savings Account (HSA) for 2024? The contribution limits were $4,150 for individuals and $8,300 for families. If you didn’t hit the maximum last year, don’t worry—you still...
National Nutrition Month
There are all sorts of buzzwords when it comes to nutrition: macros, deficit, superfoods, antioxidants, organic, non-GMO…
Let’s scratch all the buzzwords and focus on the basics. What are the bare necessities you can stick to and still strengthen your daily meals?
The Start Health HSA Investment Guide
While 401(k)s and IRAs offer tax-free contributions and growth, they lack tax-free distributions. Roth IRAs provide tax-free growth and withdrawals but not tax-free contributions. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) offer tax benefits for medical expenses but are employer-owned and subject to a “use-it-or-lose-it” rule. HSAs stand out because they provide tax-free contributions, growth, and withdrawals, are fully owned by you, and roll over every year with no expiration. Plus, HSAs can be invested to accelerate growth. Start Health even offers in-house investment resources to help members prepare for the future.
Wave Goodbye to Surprise Bills
Wave Goodbye to Surprise Bills! The Start Health cash-pay reimbursement model is a champion of price transparency. In an era where medical bills often come with layers of confusion, hidden fees, and unexpected charges, paying cash for healthcare services offers a...
From Confusion to Clarity: How a Cash-Pay Model Simplifies Healthcare
From Confusion to Clarity: How a Cash-Pay Model Simplifies Healthcare The complexities of traditional health insurance often lead to frustration, unexpected expenses, and bureaucratic delays. For many, paying for medical care with cash offers a simpler, more...
