Health Savings Accounts

What are they? HSAs are tax-advantaged medical savings accounts available to taxpayers who are enrolled in an HSA-qualified high-deductible health plan. The funds contributed to the account are not subject to federal income tax at the time of deposit. Unused amounts in one year can be carried over to following years and added to subsequent contributions.

What's new for 2012? HSA contribution limits and HDHP out-of-pocket maximums will increase slightly, while the HDHP minimum required deductibles remain unchanged.

HSA Contribution Limits:

  • Individual (self-only HDHP): $3,100 ($50 increase from 2011)
  • Family: $6,250 ($100 increase from 2011)

Limits for catch-up contributions (for persons over age 55): $1,000 (unchanged from 2011)

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