[Hidden-tech] Health insurance - HSA experience?

[Jeanne Yocum]

> From: Bhavin Patel <bhavin at charter.net>
> Date: Mon, 28 Feb 2005 19:23:05 -0500
> To: Christian Lagier <clagier at sprynet.com>
> Cc: hidden-discuss at lists.hidden-tech.net
> Subject: Re: [Hidden-tech] Health insurance - HSA experience?
> 
> I've found no insurance agent in MA who's processing HSA policies.
> Evidently, the insurance companies that provide HSA's do not have the
> product ready yet. I believe Tufts is the only company who has publicly
> offering one, but its premiums are not much different than a standard
> HMO. Some agents say that the HSA products may be ready by Q2, but they
> didn't sound hopeful. I've done some analysis on how an HSA might work
> from a cash stand point, and I must say that the rhetoric in either
> direction (for or against) doesn't quite match the reality of the
> program.


Hi,

I was told this week that Harvard Pilgrim is now offering an HSA.  I
allegedly have been mailed information on it from my broker and will let the
list know more about it when I receive that package, just in case it is a
good solution for someone out there.

Jeanne Yocum