Health Savings Account
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) are an essential component to successful participation in a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). With a HSA, you set aside money on a pre-tax basis to cover costs towards deductible and coinsurance for your medical, dental and vision plans.
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These funds can be utilized to cover:
• Copays, deductibles, and coinsurance.
• Dental expenses, including orthodontia.
• Vision care or services not covered by your plan, including contact lens solution and LASIK surgery.
• All similar expenses for covered dependents.
Like a savings account, you decide what amount to elect, and when/how to use it.
Electing a high-deductible plan can feel risky, but an HSA helps. ​​
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HSA Eligibility Checklist
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Enrolled in a HDHP
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Not covered by any other health insurance that is not an HDHP (including any part of Medicare)
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Cannot be claimed as someone else's dependent
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Not enrolled in an FSA (either self or spouse's plan)
Contribution Limits
If you are 55+ you are eligible to contribute an additional $1,000 to your health savings account.
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Note: Most state tax laws align with federal laws in regards to HSAs, with some exceptions. Employee contributions to an HSA are taxable at the state level in California and New Jersey. Please check with your tax preparer or accountant for the most up-to-date guidance on taxation of HSA contributions.
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