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Medicare drug co-payments
originally posted: 11/22/2006
reposted: 2/18/2011 This post has not
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Q: I have a pay at the time of
service discount card for medical services at pre-negotiated Medicare
rates. Payment is made by a debit card. I am considering the various
CDHP options (HSA,HRA,FSA) through my employer. Can I connect my
discount card to HSA, HRA, FSA for out of pocket payments?
A: HSAs are not compatible with
Medicare in any manner, but your out-of-pocket costs can be covered by
an HRA (if the expense is paid by the employer) or an FSA (if the
expense is paid by you). Either of these benefit plan options are
available at FreedomBenefits.org.
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