Many Americans are finding themselves without employer-offered insurance benefits. Whether self-employed, unemployed, a student or between jobs, every day people are being forced to reevaluate their Texas health insurance options. And with the recent passage of health care reform, things are even less clear than before. One option to consider if you’re on a budget … Read more »
Is a Texas Health Savings Account Right for You?
Times are tough, and everyone could stand to save a bit of money these days. One important money-saving option to consider is a health savings account (HSA). By pairing a Texas health savings account with a high deductible health plan (HDHP), individuals can save up to of 40 percent on health insurance premiums. Contributions made to your HSA are … Read more »
Are Texas Health Savings Accounts the Answer?
Chase Bank, the nation’s second largest bank and the top credit card issuer, recently reported a significant percentage increase in the number of customers establishing health savings accounts (HSAs) in 2009, as compared to previous years. These new clients range from individuals to small employers and even large corporations. HSAs were made available through the … Read more »
Cash-Only Doctors Bolster Consumer-Driven Health Care
Of all the changes, advancements and potential reforms in healthcare, one of the most promising is the return of medicine to a market-driven, consumer-oriented system. Helping drive this trend are doctor practices that only accept cash, which according to The Heritage Foundation, enjoy several advantages over traditional practices. First, they allow the doctor to save … Read more »
What is the difference between a Texas health savings account and a flexible spending account?
As we begin a new year, many Texans are looking for more options to help them maintain financial stability as health care costs continue to rise. Two available options are Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA). It’s important to understand the differences between FSAs and HSAs when considering your Texas health insurance … Read more »
