Yes. IRS regulations allow for the employer to advance the employer contribution to the HSA for a specific employee. However, the employer must treat all employees equally. Ideally, the employer would develop a policy for advancing (employer funded) HSA contributions. Any employee meeting those requirements, who requests an advance, would recieve the advance on the [...]

At its core, Consumer Driven Health Care is about asking “Is there a less expensive way to reach the same treatment goal?” Here are three true examples: My brother, suffering from a respiratory infection asked his physician (who was suggesting more tests to confirm the diagnosis) how the treatment plan would differ based on the results [...]

Partial List of Qualifying Health Care Expenses
The following list, while not intended to be all inclusive, illustrates medical or medical-related expenses which may be reimbursed tax-exempt under a Health Savings Account.  IRS publications 502 and 969 provide similar information. Section 213(d) of the Tax Code contains the full provisions of the applicable tax deductions.
 
Abortion if [...]