Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Health Savings Accounts: 2008 a Breakout Year for HSAs!

HSAs Could Have 'Breakout Year' in 2008, Consultants Say

August 21, 2007 - Kaiser Network - Daily Health Policy ReportEnrollment in high-deductible health plans linked with health savings accounts has continued to increase since they first became available in 2004, but 2008 "could be their breakout year," according to some health care consultants, the Washington Times reports. According to consultants, enrollment in high- deductible health plans linked with HSAs in 2008 is expected to increase by an estimated four million to a total of 10 million as more large companies begin to offer such plans to help reduce health care costs.