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How Health Savings Accounts Work

 

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Here are some of the features of HSAs:

  • HSAs must be paired with a  high-deductible health plan (HDHP)
  • IRS defines HDHP-deductible of at least $1,000 single and $2,000 family and out-of-pocket limits of $5,000 single, $10,000 family
  • HSA maximum contributions  are set by law-$2,600 annually for singles and $5,150 for families
  • HSA contributions can be made by the employer or the employee's family members
  • Employer contributions to HSAs are voluntary
  • Ownership of the HSA may transfer to the spouse upon death of the employee
  • HSAs allow rollover of unused funds from year to year
For a complete description of rules, see IRS Publication 969.


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