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HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT
A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a savings account that belongs to you that is paired with the LocalPlus
HDHP or Open Access Plus HDHP plan. It allows you to make tax-free contributions to a savings account to
pay for current and future medical expenses for you and your dependents.
START IT BUILD IT USE IT GROW IT
Contributions to the HSA are All of the money in your You can withdraw your Unused money in your
tax-free for you. HSA is yours even if you money tax-free at any HSA will roll over, earn
Plans with an HSA typically leave your job, change time, as long as you use interest and grow tax-free
cost less than other plans plans or retire. it for qualified expenses over time.
so the money you save on In 2022, the total of your (a list can be found on You decide how to use
premiums can be put into contributions and the www.irs.gov). the HSA money, including
your HSA. You save money company’s can be up to You can also save this whether to save it or spend
on taxes and have more $3,650 for individual money and hold onto it for it for eligible expenses.
flexibility and control over coverage and $7,300 for future eligible health care When your balance is large
your health care dollars. family coverage. expenses. enough, you can invest it —
tax-free.
Eligibility Details
If you are age 55 or older, you can contribute an additional $1,000 per year.
You are not allowed to be enrolled in any other health coverage, and cannot have an HSA if you are enrolled in any other
health coverage or Medicare, or claimed as a dependent on someone else’s tax return.
You cannot participate in the Health Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) if you have an HSA. Your spouse also cannot have
a Health Care FSA.
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