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Tips to maximize yourHSA savings

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HSA educational series

Three-part webinar series:

1. Health savings account basics

2. Tips to maximize your HSA savings

3. HealthEquity member portal overview

www.healthequity.com/webinars

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Maximize your HSA opportunity

The HSA win:

• Save now- Spend smart

- Review your benefits

- Maximize your HSA contributions

• Save for the future- Cover the Medicare gap

- Investment opportunity

- Bank future benefits

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Spend smart: the right provider

Costs for a specific procedure can vary by provider, even under the same health plan.

Things to remember:

• Transparency tools

• Major procedures

• Procedure codes for price quotes

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Spend smart: generic drugs

Generic drugs cost 30-80% less than their brand equivalent.

Brand Name Drug Brand Cost Generic Alternative Cost

Lipitor* 10mg (30) $123 $84

Adderall Xr* 20 mg (30) $212 $29

Nasonex* 50 mcg (spray) $130 $53

Boniva* 150mg (1 Tab, 30) $140 $9

Visit lowestmed.com to compare prices between brand & generic as well as between your local pharmacies.*Brand name

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Spend smart: care facilities

A visit to the ER can cost you 300% - 700% more than a visit to an urgent care facility for the same issue.

Reason for Visit ER Visit Urgent Care Visit

Flu symptoms $395 $50

Sore throat $440 $100

Laceration repair $700 $150

Sprain $385 $65

Abdominal pain $1,110 $35

Headache $785 $50

Urgent Care: minor lacerations, fractures, bumps, sprains, sore throats, ear infections, and other "just don’t feel good" conditions.

Emergency Room: potentially life threatening conditions like stroke or chest pain.

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Review your benefits

Billing errors can cost you money, regardless of who made the mistake.

Tips:

• Compare provider statements to your explanation of benefits (EOB) from your health plan.

• Immediately contact your health plan to address any discrepancies.

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Maximize your HSA contributions

2014 max contributions allowed by IRS:

• Single-coverage: $3,300

• Family-coverage: $6,550

• Catch-up contribution, age 55+: $1,000

How to fund your HSA:

• Make pretax contributions through payroll deduction, online, or directly to HealthEquity

• Fully fund your HSA on day one

• Make contributions anytime after your HSA is open

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Cover the Medicare gap

Consider:

• Average retiree will need $220,000 to cover out-of-pocket health expenses not covered by Medicare*.

• Social Security payments alone will not cover health expenses in retirement.

• Average out-of-pocket medical expenses on Medicare:

– 65–74 spend $2,920/yr

– 75–84 spend $3,815/yr

– 85 and above spend $4,615/yr

*Source: Fidelity, 2013

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Cover the Medicare gap

Medical expenses not covered by Medicare, can always be paid from your HSA.

Your HSA can always pay for:

• Dental

• Eyewear

• Hearing aids

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Invest your HSA

HealthEquity offers best-in-class investments options.

• Access the easy-to-use investment platform within your HealthEquity member portal.

• Use your banked benefits and other savings to grow your money even faster.

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HSAs win vs. IRA or 401k

• IRA/401k savings (Roth or traditional) are taxed at some point.

• HSAs are not taxed at any point in the savings or spending process if they are used for qualified medical expenses.

20 Years 30 Years 40 Years0

500

1000

1500

2000HSA 401k or IRATaxable Account

Tax statements refer to federal taxes. A few states treat HSA contributions as taxable.Consult your tax advisor for more details.

By contributing the maximum amount to your HSA, you are taking advantage of the MOST effective tax savings available to you.

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Bank future benefits

There is no time limit to reimburse expenses from your account.

• Paying out-of-pocket allows you to keep money in your HSA and earn interest until you really need it.

• Upload your receipts to your personal portal for safekeeping.

• Banking benefits leaves more for you to invest.

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New HealthEquity mobile app

• On-the-go access for all account types• Take a photo of documentation with

phone and link to claims and payments• Send payments and reimbursements

from HSA• Manage debit card transactions• View claims status

Available for iOS and Android

Convenient, powerful tools:

Expert friends

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Always availableOur member services are taking calls 24 hours a day, every day of the year

Every step along the wayWe are here to answer any questions you have and help you maximize your savings

Call todayLet us conduct a personal assessment of your plan options

866.346.5800 www.HealthEquity.com