How it works.

  • A high-deductible health insurance plan is coupled with an HRA set up by the employer.
  • Using the HRA, the employer reimburses a portion of each employee's medical expenses usually by paying for part of the deductible.
  • The premium savings realized with the high-deductible plan are often more than enough to completely fund the HRA reimbursements.
  • HRAs are available to any employer regardless of the number of employees.
  • HRAs do not require pre-funding.
  • The employer maintains complete control over the HRA design.
  • Expenses reimbursed by the employer are 100% tax deductible for the employer and tax free for the employee.