Health Savings Account (HSA) An HSA is a tax-advantaged savings account offered in combination with a high deductible health plan. The account can be funded by your employer and you with pre-tax dollars from your paychecks. It comes with a debit card that can be used to pay qualified out-of-pocket medical expenses, such as those applied to your health plan deductible and coinsurance, as well as dental and vision expenses. High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) Is a health insurance plan with lower premiums and a higher deductible than a traditional health plan. You pay 100% of the cost of your non-preventive health care and prescriptions until you meet your deductible. Once you meet your deductible, the plan coinsurance is applied. Preferred Brand Drugs Are medications for which generic alternatives are not available and cost less than non-preferred brand drugs. Preventive Care Are routine health care services to prevent illnesses, disease, or other health problems. It includes most vaccines, screenings and annual check-ups and is typically covered at 100% under health plans. Non-Preferred Brand Drugs Are medications that have alternative generic or preferred brand drugs available and cost more. Out-of-Pocket Maximum The out-of-pocket maximum is a specific limit for the total amount you will pay for covered health costs during the plan year. This includes amounts applied as copays, deductible and coinsurance. If you meet the out-of-pocket maximum, your health plan will pay 100% of your covered health care costs for the rest of the year. Specialty Drugs Specialty drugs are high-cost medications used to treat complex, chronic conditions such as cancer, rheumatoid ar thritis and multiple sclerosis.
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