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FSA Store releases "10 days, 10 ways" to spend down flexible spending account (FSA) dollars before the December 31 deadline

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Monday, December 19, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- With just days remaining until the December 31 use-it-or-lose-it deadline, Health-E Commerce, parent brand to FSAstore.com, is helping consumers spend down higher-than-normal FSA balances by sharing 10 convenient ways to use FSA dollars in the next 10 days – before funds expire and are forfeited back to the employers who sponsor these accounts.

Key Points: 
  • "Fortunately, we stock over 2,500 products at FSA Store that are all guaranteed eligible, so there's zero guesswork.
  • Consumers can find FSA inspiration and convenience by shopping these top FSA product categories on FSA Store:
    Hi-tech health: Caring for your health has never been easier, thanks to technology.
  • Acne and skincare: Taking care of your skin during winter can be a challenge, but your FSA can help.
  • 2022 FSA Deadline Spending Guide , another way that FSA Store makes deadline shopping easy.

The countdown is on: Health-E Commerce releases "Top 10 FSA Purchases of 2022" to help consumers spend down FSA dollars before December 31 use-it-or-lose-it deadline

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The clock is ticking for the millions of Americans enrolled in flexible spending accounts (FSAs). With pandemic-inspired deadline extensions set to expire on December 31, consumers need to act fast to avoid forfeiting an estimated $1 billion in unused FSA contributions back to employers. Health-E Commerce, parent brand to FSAstore.com, and the first and leading online retailer to sell exclusively FSA-eligible products, is working to reduce deadline confusion and help consumers make the most of their tax-free healthcare dollars by revealing the "Top 10 FSA Purchases of 2022."

Key Points: 
  • With pandemic-inspired deadline extensions set to expire on December 31, consumers need to act fast to avoid forfeiting an estimated $1 billion in unused FSA contributions back to employers.
  • "The good news is, there are more ways than ever to spend FSA dollars, including over 2,500 products at FSAstore.com.
  • Health-E Commerce estimates that the average family spends $1,600 each year on products that could be purchased with tax-free FSA dollars.
  • The 2022 FSA Deadline Spending Guide is another way that FSA Store makes deadline shopping easy for account holders.

Don't waste time or money: Health-E Commerce urges consumers to check flexible spending account (FSA) balances as use-it-or-lose-it deadline returns for many in December

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Monday, October 24, 2022

NEW YORK, Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The December 31 use-it-or-lose-it deadline is back this year for many consumers who are enrolled in flexible spending accounts (FSAs). A recent survey by Health-E Commerce suggests that approximately 67% of those individuals are either not aware of COVID-inspired deadline changes that could leave them at risk of forfeiting more unused FSA dollars than ever, or that they could use a reminder about changes impacting their 2021 and 2022 deadlines. The parent brand to FSA Store, the first and largest online marketplace that exclusively sells FSA-eligible products, Health-E Commerce hopes to minimize forfeitures and is urging the more than 30 million Americans who are enrolled in FSAs to check their balance and deadlines to avoid losing tax-free healthcare dollars.

Key Points: 
  • In fact, our survey data shows that FSA balances are 46% higher this year than in 2021 at this time," said Preston Farrington, CEO of Health-E Commerce.
  • "To avoid losing funds, consumers should ask their FSA administrator or their human resources team about their deadline and check their balance.
  • Since 2010, the Health-E Commerce brands have led the direct-to-consumer e-commerce market for exclusively pre-tax health and wellness benefits.
  • Health-E Commerce plays an essential role in expanding product eligibility for important new categories within the list of eligible medical expenses.

Health-E Commerce announces partnership with Byte® to offer doctor-directed at-home invisible aligner solutions to straighten and whiten teeth on FSAstore and HSAstore

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Monday, August 29, 2022

NEW YORK, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- At an average of $3,000 to $7,500, getting braces may not be attainable for many individuals – whether you're an adult or adolescent. Fortunately, orthodontics are eligible for reimbursement with a flexible spending account (FSA) or health savings account (HSA), and a new partnership between Health-E Commerce and Byte is making it easier and more affordable to use tax-free healthcare dollars for Doctor Directed Invisible braces. Health-E Commerce is the parent brand to FSAstore.com and HSAstore.com, the first and largest online marketplaces dedicated to selling only items that are eligible for reimbursement with FSA or HSA funds.

Key Points: 
  • The partnership makes the Byte impression kit available for just $12.95 on FSAstore.com and HSAstore.com , and offers FSA and HSA account holders a $200 discount on Byte invisible aligners.
  • "The number of adults getting braces continues to increase , and not just for cosmetic reasons.
  • Improperly spaced teeth can affect your bite and cause serious dental and health issues," said Zack Peckham, vice president of strategy, Health-E Commerce.
  • Since 2010, the Health-E Commerce brands have led the direct-to-consumer e-commerce market for exclusively pre-tax health and wellness benefits.

Health-E Commerce releases pro tips to simplify health benefits open enrollment decisions for consumers

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Monday, August 22, 2022

NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- In the coming weeks, individuals and families across the country will begin making decisions about employer-sponsored benefits that will impact their health and financial wellbeing in 2023 and beyond. Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs) are among the most common – yet most misunderstood – of the plan options that are offered every year during the annual benefits open enrollment period. That's why Health-E Commerce, parent brand to FSAstore.com and HSAstore.com, has released expert tips to help consumers understand their account options and make the best choice for their needs.

Key Points: 
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) and health savings accounts (HSAs) are among the most common yet most misunderstood of the plan options that are offered every year during the annual benefits open enrollment period.
  • According to the experts at Health-E Commerce, here's what consumers need to understand about FSAs and HSAs during open enrollment this year:
    FSAs and HSAs reduce taxable income and help consumers save.
  • The company also created Caring Mill , a popular private-label line of health products that benefits Children's Health Fund and enables customers to make a donation with each purchase.
  • Since 2010, the Health-E Commerce brands have led the direct-to-consumer e-commerce market for exclusively pre-tax health and wellness benefits.

Health-E Commerce shares Top 10 products for health and wellness back-to-school shopping with a flexible spending account or health savings account

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Parents will spend an average of $661 per student in back-to-school shopping this year, according to recent data, and experts say that increase is due solely to inflation. Meanwhile, inflation is also affecting healthcare spending, with out-of-pocket healthcare costs expected to increase 6.1% this year. With trends like this, it's hard for parents to catch a break. Fortunately, Health-E Commerce is educating parents on how they can use tax-free flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) funds to pay for health and wellness related products and services they may already be purchasing to support the health of their children during the new school year.

Key Points: 
  • Fortunately, Health-E Commerce is educating parents on how they can use tax-free flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) funds to pay for health and wellness related products and services they may already be purchasing to support the health of their children during the new school year.
  • HSAstore.com and FSAstore.com are the first and leading online marketplaces that exclusively sell FSA- and HSA-eligible products.
  • According to Health-E Commerce, following are the Top 10 back-to-school health and wellness products that consumers purchase with FSA and HSA funds.
  • Since 2010, the Health-E Commerce brands have led the direct-to-consumer e-commerce market for exclusively pre-tax health and wellness benefits.

Casa de Amparo, TrueCare and Lennar Announce the Grand Opening of the TrueCare & Lennar Foundation Health Center at Casa de Amparo

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

SAN MARCOS, Calif., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Casa de Amparo, a leader in treating and preventing child abuse and neglect in San Diego County, in partnership with TrueCare, a non-profit community health center, and Lennar, one of the nation's leading homebuilders, today announced the grand opening of the TrueCare & Lennar Foundation Health Center at Casa de Amparo at a ribbon cutting ceremony. Situated on the site of Casa de Amparo's Casa Kids campus, the 600-square-foot health center serves the resident girls ages 12 to 18 years old and their children who have been traumatized by severe child abuse or neglect.

Key Points: 
  • The TrueCare & Lennar HealthCenter at Casa de Amparo will include a medical exam room, a mini lab and an office space.
  • "The opening of the TrueCare & Lennar Foundation Health Center will provide much-needed resources to young girls in North County.
  • I continue to be impressed by all that Casa de Amparo provides for our region; they have my full support."
  • "For more than 50 years, TrueCare has been driven to assure access to health care for everyone in our communities.

Female-Founded Sierra Sage Herbs Announces Private-Label Agreement with Health-E Commerce to Produce Company's Inaugural Plant-Based First-Aid Collection

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Monday, July 25, 2022

LYONS, Colo., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading all-natural body care company, Sierra Sage Herbs, makers of Green Goo®, Good Goo®, and Southern Butter® brands, announced today that it has secured a non-exclusive, private-label agreement with Health E-Commerce, parent brand to FSA Store, HSA Store, Well Deserved Health, and Caring Mill™ to produce its inaugural plant-based first-aid collection. As per the terms of the agreement, Sierra Sage Herbs will oversee and manage product development, supply chain, and production, while Health-E Commerce will make the collection available to the millions of consumers who are enrolled in tax-advantage health accounts.

Key Points: 
  • As per the terms of the agreement, Sierra Sage Herbs will oversee and manage product development, supply chain, and production, while Health-E Commerce will make the collection available to the millions of consumers who are enrolled in tax-advantage health accounts.
  • Sierra Sage Herbs will oversee and manage product development, supply chain, and production...
  • "We're so proud to partner with the incredible team at Health-E Commerce to bring our plant-based first-aid collection to their customers," said Sierra Sage Herbs CEO and co-founder Jodi Scott.
  • Health-E Commerce plays an essential role in expanding product eligibility for important new categories within the list of eligible medical expenses.

Everside Health Announces Expansion in New Jersey

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Tuesday, July 19, 2022

This expansion will bring the total number of Everside Health centers in the local area from 10 to 13.

Key Points: 
  • This expansion will bring the total number of Everside Health centers in the local area from 10 to 13.
  • By expanding its footprint in New Jersey and across the country, Everside Health is further positioning itself as a leader in direct primary care.
  • As an add-on benefit that works alongside existing health insurance, Everside Health provides patients with a radically different healthcare experience that is personalized, low-cost and accessible.
  • Among the current New Jersey groups whose employees or members benefit from Everside Healths services are the New Jersey State Health Benefits Program (SHBP) and School Employees' Health Benefits Program (SEHBP), 32BJ Health Fund and Moorestown Board of Education.

Health-E Commerce unveils "easy button" tool to help health savings account (HSA) users track eligible purchases

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Wednesday, July 13, 2022

NEW YORK, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Health savings accounts (HSAs) allow more than 32 million Americans to save on current medical expenses and invest for future health needs – and with inflation on the rise and healthcare costs increasing, individuals and families need all the help they can get to protect their hard-earned dollars. Health-E Commerce, parent brand to HSAstore.com, the first and leading online marketplace that exclusively sells HSA-eligible products, has released a new online tool that helps HSA users review and track spending of their tax-free healthcare dollars and electronically record receipts for tax and accounting accuracy.

Key Points: 
  • However, the responsibility for tracking spending, storing copies of receipts, and ensuring that all purchases are HSA eligible, falls on the account holder.
  • This means account holders can request reimbursement for purchases years after making them, which can quickly complicate record keeping.
  • The new HSA Expense Dashboard addresses these concerns and automates HSA record keeping by giving users one-stop access to purchases made at HSAstore.com.
  • Health-E Commerce plays an essential role in expanding product eligibility for important new categories within the list of eligible medical expenses.