Great Lakes HSA In the News

April 11, 2006	Looking Out For Yourself - Some Retirement Tips The New York Times 4/11/2006
Sept 25, 2005	When to Choose a HSA -Wall Street Journal - September 25, 2005 More than one-and-a-half years since so-called health savings accounts were launched in 2004, people like Stanley have been growing vexed over the fees.
Sept 23, 2005	Inside Consumer-Directed Care Volume 3 Assets of HSA hit $565 million, They could surpass $1 billion in 2006
Sept 2, 2005	The Dilemma On Wall Street - As private health insurance premiums soar--up 11.2% in 2004 and 13.9% in 2003--people like me are scrambling to find affordable coverage and coming up empty.
Sept 1, 2005	Desperately Seeking Coverage - Financial Planning Magazine As private health insurance premiums soar--up 11.2% in 2004 and 13.9% in 2003--people like me are scrambling to find affordable coverage and coming up empty.
July 14, 2005	Health Savings Account Fees Vary Widely -Council for Affordable Health Care You can open an HSA free of charge. Stanley, however, went with a bank his insurance carrier recommended and paid more than $60 in the first year. Other HSA carriers charge more than $100 in the first year - with one service costing $235. What's more, higher fees don't necessarily guarantee higher savings rates.
PRESS RELEASES
December 6, 2005	Great Lakes HSA expanding and staying in Cleveland Great Lakes HSA, a nationally known expert and leader in providing health savings account (HSA) services to businesses and individuals across the country, has announced today that it has decided to remain in the Cleveland area and plans on hiring an additional ten employees in 2006.
October 28, 2005	Great Lakes Analysis - WALMART'S HSA PLAN, something to copy or avoid? The Walmart HSA plan is a interesting example for companies across the country who are considering a HSA option for 2006. If your company is sincerly interested in maximizing employee participation and long-term savings, while providing your employees with quality coverage, the Walmart HSA is a great example of what not to do.
October 1, 2005	2005 Consumer's Guide to Selecting a HSA Provider Since 2004, over 2 million people have signed up for HSA-Qualified Health Plans.
May 25, 2005	Insiders guide to the hidden fees of HSAs Its time to take a closer look at the fees associated with HSAs - Click here to find out the hidden costs of HSAs and what the major HSA providers are charging
April 19, 2005	Great Lakes HSA - Launches the HSA State TAX guide. The document explains the state tax laws concerning each state. Note: Laws are changing daily, it is always recommended to check with your state tax department for the most recent rules and regulations.
March 3, 2005	What are the actual tax savings if I open a HSA account? Find out here with this handy tax savings tool
Nov 19, 2004	Merry Christmas from the IRS! The new guide on preparing 2004 tax returns for individuals with HSAs, HRAs or FSAs. A great gift for your accountant or tax adviser!
Nov 8, 2004	What is the difference between a traditional health plan and a HSA / High deductable plan? Click here to find out!!
June 1, 2004	Find out how much an HSA account could save you and your family by using the Great Lakes HSA Tax Saving Calculator
May 11, 2004	Treasury Clarifies Interaction of Health Savings Accounts with Other Employer-Provider Health Reimbursement Plans
December, 2003	Great Lakes HSA - Now one of the first HSA administrators in The United States!