Health Savings Account

Health Savings Account

Even if you're a young whippersnapper, establishing a health savings account (HSA) is a wise move. Marauding deer, errant snowmobiles, and (gasp!) Packers losses have been known to cause costly injuries to all ages.

An HSA allows for tax-free income to be used for qualified medical expenses. So your earning power increases while you're setting aside funds for future medical needs. Similar to an IRA, it's best to fund an HSA before you need it. So get started today.

Summary
  • No setup or annual fees
  • Reduce your income tax*
  • Earn greater dividends than regular savings
  • $500 minimum balance to earn dividends
  • Dividends compound monthly
  • Withdrawals are tax free when used for qualified medical expenses**
  • Checking option available
  • Money rolls over year-to-year automatically
  • No "use it or lose it" policy
  • HSA is owned by you, not employer
  • Easy withdrawal access by check, debit card, online, teller
  • $5 minimum deposit to open
  • Federally insured by NCUA

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*Direct deposit from your paycheck will reduce your taxable earnings. If contributions are made after income was taxed, the amount deposited is tax deductible. Consult a tax advisor.

**Withdrawals for non-qualified medical expenses are subject to income tax and a 10% penalty. The 10% penalty is waived for persons 65 and over or who have become disabled.

Eligibility
  • Must be covered under a qualified, high deductible health plan
  • Cannot be covered by another health plan that is not a high deductible health plan
  • Cannot be claimed as a dependent on another person's tax return
  • Cannot be enrolled in Medicare

Contribution Limits

Contribution limits are set by the IRS. Current 2011 contribution limits are:

  • $3,050 for a single person
  • $6,150 for a family
  • A person age 55 or older may make an additional $1,000 in "catch-up" contributions