Tag Archives: HSAs

How to argue for Health Savings Accounts

Posted on July 21, 2008 by Brian Schwartz

Summary: The best defense of Health Savings Accounts is not that they promote wise spending and bring costs down. It’s that they are a step toward a more ethical tax policy. Conservatives, Republicans, and free-market advocates often tout Health Savings Accounts … Continue reading →

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Employer-sponsored insurance: few choices

Posted on June 5, 2008 by Brian Schwartz

Supporters of employee-sponsored insurance (ESI), such as union bosses, should consider whether it results in consumers finding an insurance plan that fits their needs. Consider what Michael Cannon of the Cato Institute writes in his paper on how to eliminate … Continue reading →

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Wendy’s employees save with HSAs

Posted on June 4, 2008 by Brian Schwartz

Linda Gorman, Director of the Independence Institute‘s Health Care Policy Center has a new report: ”Why Milwaukee Health Care Costs are High: What to Do About It.” (Her summary us here.) It’s chock full of good references and analysis on … Continue reading →

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Employers & employees save big with HSAs

Posted on May 8, 2008 by Brian Schwartz

Check out Linda Gorman‘s post on how Manitowoc County, Wisconsin has saved its taxpayers and employees money by offering its employees high-deductible insurance plans and contributing to their Health Savings Accounts (HSAs): It estimates that employees with family plans will … Continue reading →

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