Ryan Kennelly

Does my Income Affect my HSA Eligibility?

There are no income limits that affect HSA eligibility. However, if you qualify for reduced cost sharing, you may not be eligible to make contributions to an HSA. So if you haven’t finalized your purchase and would like to be eligible to make HSA contributions, you may purchase the HSA plan without the cost-sharing reductions

Does a Health Savings Account (HSA) Work With a Qualifying Health Plan Purchased On a Public or Private Exchange?

Yes, HSAs are compatible with many health insurance plans offered on public and private exchanges or online marketplaces including healthcare.gov. When shopping for health insurance on an exchange, you’ll see a designation if the health plan is HSA compatible somewhere near the top of the plan listing – often designated with Bronze Plans and sometimes

Do My HSA Contributions Provide Any Tax Benefits?

There are three key tax benefits to a Health Savings Account (HSA). Money goes into and comes out of an HSA tax-free (as long as funds are used to pay for qualified medical expenses). Contributions to HSAs are not subject to federal income taxes.* Earnings to an HSA from interest and investments are tax-free. Distributions

How Much Can I Contribute Annually to an HSA?

For 2022, the maximum annual HSA contribution is $3,650 for single coverage and $7,300 for family coverage.   The 2022 health savings account (HSA) guidelines were recently released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). These guidelines outline the inflation-adjusted contribution, deductible, and out-of-pocket spending limits for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) and high-deductible health plans (HDHPs)

If I’m on Medicare, Can I have an HSA?

You are not eligible for an HSA after you have enrolled in Medicare. If you had an HSA before you enrolled in Medicare, you can keep it. However, you cannot continue to make contributions to an HSA after you enroll in Medicare.

What is a “High Deductible Health Plan” (HDHP)?

Sometimes referred to as a “catastrophic” health insurance plan, an HDHP is an inexpensive health insurance plan that generally doesn’t pay for the first several thousand dollars of health care expenses (i.e., your deductible) but will generally cover you after that. Of course, your HSA is available to help you pay for the expenses your

What are Health Insurance Marketplaces (Exchanges)?

The Affordable Care Act implements state-specific Health Insurance Exchanges (often called Marketplaces). These Health Insurance Marketplaces are online price comparison websites where consumers can purchase health insurance that counts as minimum essential coverage, receive federal subsidies, and be granted exemptions. States have either implemented a state-run health insurance exchange or let the federal government run

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