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Reference Charts for ACA-Healthcare Reform, HSAs, FSAs and PCORI/CERF Fees

05/07/2018 Written by: Megan DiMartino

Healthcare Reform Timeline – Perpetual timeline of all healthcare reform updates from 2010 to 2020 (and 2022-when the Cadillac Tax is scheduled to “begin”).
Consumer-Driven Healthcare Options – Medical Savings Account (MSA), Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Savings Account (FSA) and Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) – descriptions, details, pros and cons of each plan type, annual account minimums and maximums, etc.
Consumer-Driven Healthcare Options Chart – Comparison chart between HSAs, MSAs, HRAs and FSAs – same as above, but a single-page reference chart.
PCORI/CERF Fees Schedule – Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Fees and Comparative Effectiveness Research Fees (CERF) schedule through 2020. These fees are due/payable each July via IRS Form 720.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your Account Manager or Sales Executive.

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