Ryan Kennelly

How Can I Get an HSA Account?

Individuals can sign up for HSAs with banks, credit unions, insurance companies and other approved companies. Your employer may also set up a plan for employees as well. Whether you would be rolling over your existing HSA or are opening up one for the first time, Lively is a great provider for a few reasons. It’s

How Much Does an HSA Cost?

An HSA is not something you purchase; it’s a savings account into which you can deposit money on a tax-preferred basis. The only product you purchase with an HSA is a High Deductible Health Plan, an inexpensive plan that will cover you should your medical expenses exceed the funds you have in your HSA.

What Preventive Health Benefits Are Covered for Free?

Covered Preventive Care Services Children and Adolescents Newborns Screening for hearing loss, hypothyroidism, sickle cell disease and phenylketonuria (PKU) Gonorrhea preventive medication for eyes Immunizations Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis Haemophilus influenzae type B Hepatitis A and B Human Papillomavirus (HPV)  Influenza (Flu) Measles, Mumps, Rubella Meningococcal Pneumococcal (pneumonia) Inactivated Poliovirus Rotavirus  Varicella (chickenpox) Childhood health screenings Medical history

How Do I Pay My Premium?

Most insurance companies allow you to make your initial payment with a credit card (Visa or Mastercard) or direct bank draft using your routing and account numbers from your checking account. Some insurance companies also allow you to make payments over the phone or set up automatic payments. Insurance companies typically accept ongoing payments from a personal check or

What is the Special Enrollment Period (SEP)?

Special Enrollment Period is the health insurance period that lasts for most of the year (January 1st – October 31st) and requires applicants to have a qualifying event and provide documentation of the event in order to apply for health insurance. If you qualify for an SEP, you usually have up to 60 days following the

I Don’t Have a Job. Can I Still Open an HSA?

Yes, if you have coverage under an HDHP. You do not have to have earned income from employment – in other words, the money can be from your own personal savings, income from dividends, unemployment or welfare benefits, etc. Any form of taxable income contributed to the HSA will receive the “above the line” tax deductions.

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