Historically, the IRS released the cost-of-living adjustments for HSA limits in October or November.
But in recognition of the difficulty plan sponsors were having trying
to design or re-design plans because of the new limits, Congress passed
a law that requires the IRS to publish these adjustments by June 1 of
the preceding year. We posted this information earlier this summer, but thought it would be helpful to mention the post in the newsletter. To see the Treasury Department press release with the new limits, click here. To see our summary go here.
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I recently received some information from my Assurant Employee Benefits
rep about their dental products. One of the pieces he shared with me
addressed the fact that what goes on in your mouth affects what happens
all over your body. In fact, there is a mounting evidence that shows
that your mouth is a window into many of the health issues in your
body. The information went on to say that "more than 75% of American
adults suffer from various forms of periodontal (gum) disease and many
don't know it. This is alarming because periodontal bacteria can enter
the bloodstream and travel to major organs and begin new infections."
Some of the dangers include:
Pregnancy - There is a SEVENFOLD increase in the risk of pregnant women delivering preterm, low birth weight babies. This is the one that got my attention. Read more
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Snapshot - Retirement Planning Savings
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Below is a graph which shows the results of a survey of people age 55
and older and the value of their retirement savings plans (exclusive of
any pension plans). Click on graph for a
larger version.
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