FHCE 2100 Lecture Notes - Lecture 33: System On A Chip, Micro Instrumentation And Telemetry Systems, Medicare Advantage
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Plan with higher deductible than traditional insurance plan. Pay more healthcare costs yourself (deductible) before insurance company starts to pay its share. ,450 for catastrophic plan, ,900 for families. Can be combined with has or health reimbursement arrangement. Allows you to pay for certain medical expenses with untaxed dollars. 2016, irs defines hdhp as any plan with deductible of at least ,400 for individual or ,600 for family. Ideal for: self-employed, those whose jo(cid:271)s do(cid:374)"t offer health pla(cid:374)s, lower income individuals, healthy adults with low medical needs, young people (under 30) Not ideal for those with prescription drugs or medical supplies. Tax-advantage medical savings account available to taxpayers enrolled in hdhp. Funds contributed to an account are not subject to federal income tax at the time of the deposit. Funds may currently be used to pay for qualified medical expenses at any time without federal tax liability or penalty.