FDX 2013 Pilot Benefits Enrollment
10-15-2012, 08:33 AM
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FDX 2013 Pilot Benefits Enrollment
Just opened my FDX Benefits Enrollment Guide to do some research. When I got to the information on the HCSA (Health Care Spending Account), I found the following note:
"As part of the Affordable Care Act (Health Care Reform), the maximum amount you can contribute to the HCSA in 2013 is changing from $5000 to $2500."
Due to my wife's battle with breast cancer, we regularly exceed $5000 in out-of-pocket medical expenses each year. This reduction means we get to pay (at least) another $1000 in taxes next year. Another Obamacare 'benefit'. Thank you, Mr. President.
"As part of the Affordable Care Act (Health Care Reform), the maximum amount you can contribute to the HCSA in 2013 is changing from $5000 to $2500."
Due to my wife's battle with breast cancer, we regularly exceed $5000 in out-of-pocket medical expenses each year. This reduction means we get to pay (at least) another $1000 in taxes next year. Another Obamacare 'benefit'. Thank you, Mr. President.
10-15-2012, 10:18 AM
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But it's not a tax! Unless you're arguing in front of the Supreme Court, then you bet it's a tax. And then it mysteriously becomes not-a-tax on the campaign trail. But now it's a tax for us next year. I guess you're not a 47%-er?
10-15-2012, 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Bamaboy
Just opened my FDX Benefits Enrollment Guide to do some research. When I got to the information on the HCSA (Health Care Spending Account), I found the following note:
"As part of the Affordable Care Act (Health Care Reform), the maximum amount you can contribute to the HCSA in 2013 is changing from $5000 to $2500."
Due to my wife's battle with breast cancer, we regularly exceed $5000 in out-of-pocket medical expenses each year. This reduction means we get to pay (at least) another $1000 in taxes next year. Another Obamacare 'benefit'. Thank you, Mr. President.
"As part of the Affordable Care Act (Health Care Reform), the maximum amount you can contribute to the HCSA in 2013 is changing from $5000 to $2500."
Due to my wife's battle with breast cancer, we regularly exceed $5000 in out-of-pocket medical expenses each year. This reduction means we get to pay (at least) another $1000 in taxes next year. Another Obamacare 'benefit'. Thank you, Mr. President.
Best wishes and prayers for you and your wife.
10-15-2012, 11:16 AM
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I guess this administration figures, if you can afford to contribute to an HSA, you don't need an HSA.
10-15-2012, 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Bamaboy
Just opened my FDX Benefits Enrollment Guide to do some research. When I got to the information on the HCSA (Health Care Spending Account), I found the following note:
"As part of the Affordable Care Act (Health Care Reform), the maximum amount you can contribute to the HCSA in 2013 is changing from $5000 to $2500."
Due to my wife's battle with breast cancer, we regularly exceed $5000 in out-of-pocket medical expenses each year. This reduction means we get to pay (at least) another $1000 in taxes next year. Another Obamacare 'benefit'. Thank you, Mr. President.
"As part of the Affordable Care Act (Health Care Reform), the maximum amount you can contribute to the HCSA in 2013 is changing from $5000 to $2500."
Due to my wife's battle with breast cancer, we regularly exceed $5000 in out-of-pocket medical expenses each year. This reduction means we get to pay (at least) another $1000 in taxes next year. Another Obamacare 'benefit'. Thank you, Mr. President.
Prayers sent for you, your wife and family.
10-15-2012, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by av8rmike
But it's not a tax! Unless you're arguing in front of the Supreme Court, then you bet it's a tax. And then it mysteriously becomes not-a-tax on the campaign trail. But now it's a tax for us next year. I guess you're not a 47%-er?
However, on a serious note.. I feel Bama's pain and have "been there and done that." The best we can do is VOTE this turd out of the WH and I pray that things work out for good for you and your family Bama.
10-15-2012, 04:01 PM
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Hey. Only a "rich" person could afford to have $5k taken out of their pay for a HCSA. How dare you expect a benefit that everybody can't afford. You must be a 1%er. 
10-15-2012, 04:26 PM
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I am confused, alpa told me they protected my health care from obamacare taxes in an email supporting the pac over the weekend. Of course they said they defeated the 40% tax on cadillac plans, when they meant to say they delayed it till 2018. But I just figured that was hyperbole.
10-15-2012, 04:39 PM
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And many more wonderful surprises in the 2000+ page government takeover of 1/6 of the economy. Good health Bama!
10-15-2012, 06:20 PM
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I am sorry your family has to deal with such an awful disease.
All the best for you and your family.
All the best for you and your family.
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