Considering a Health Savings Account (HSA)?
What is a Health Savings Account-HSA?
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Let’s Review - HSA Plan Concept #1
Part II: Health Savings AccountHSA
Concept
Covers illness or injury after
the deductible, and certain
preventive care services at no cost to you.
Pays for Qualified Medical
Expenses not covered by the
health plan.• Out-of-pocket includes deductible & co-insurance• Qualifying deductible ranges are limited by the maximum out-of-pocket.
2014 Single FamilyMin. Deductible $1,250 $2,500
Max. Out of Pocket $6,350 $12,700
Part I: High Deductible Health Plan
Max. Contribution Single FamilyFor 2014 $3,300 $6,550
Qualified Medical Expenses
• Doctor and hospital visits• Medical equipment• Dental care, braces, dentures• Vision care, glasses, contacts• Medications, (over-the-counter
items with a Rx stating medical condition)
• Medical related transportation *A list of Qualified Medical Expenses can be found in IRS Publication 502,
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p502.pdf. As described in IRS publication 969, http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p969.pdf, over-the- counter medications are considered Qualified Medical
Expenses for HSA purposes.
A Qualified Medical Expense is incurred to maintain the health of the accountholder or the accountholder’s
spouse or dependents. The following are included:
Other Qualified Medical Expenses• Premiums for long-term care insurance
– Limited to amount listed in 213(d)(10)of the Internal Revenue Code
• Premiums for COBRA• Premiums for coverage while receiving
unemployment compensation• Premiums for individuals over age 65
– Retirement health benefits– Medicare premiums
Let’s Review - HSA Concept #2
Contributions
Contributions
EarningsTax-Deferred
Growth
Tax-Deductible/ Pre-Tax Contributions
Tax-Free Distributions(For Qualified Medical Expenses)
HSA
Normal Tax(NON-qualified expenses if you are 65 or older)
What does an HSA really mean to me?1. Control over healthcare dollars2. Tax benefits on contributions, earnings and
distributions– Contributions are either pre-tax or post tax– (via paycheck) or tax-deductible
3. Funds roll over from year to year– No “use it or lose it”
4. Portability– Funds follow you – Tax-free withdrawals for Qualified Medical Expenses
even if qualifying coverage ends 5. Long-term investment opportunities
Who is eligible for an HSA?
Not covered by any other non HSA-compatible health plan Not claimed as a dependent on another person’s tax
return (excluding spouses per Internal Revenue Code) Not enrolled in;
Medicare Tri-CareVA or I.H.S. (if you have used the benefits in the last 3 months)Full Medical FSA or HRA in the same household
Individuals who are covered by an HSA-compatible health plan are qualified if they are:
Tax Savings ExampleContribution $3,000 per year for 25 yrsAnnual Medical Expenses $500 per yearTax Bracket 28% (Federal)Average Interest Rate 2%
TAX SAVINGS ON CONTRIBUTIONS = $17,500.00
TAX SAVINGS ON DEFERRED GROWTH = $4,921.21
ACCOUNT BALANCE AT THE END OF 25 YEARS =$80,075.75
For illustrative purposes only. Actual savings may vary. Visit www.hsabank.com and click on Calculate Savings for a personalized
estimate.
Online Calculation ToolsIs an HSA Right for Me?
Allows you to compare a traditional health plan and an HSA qualified plan to determine potential savings http://hsabank.com/hsabank/Education/HSA_Right_For_Me.aspx
How to Contribute
• Through your employer– Payroll deductions may be an option
• Online through Internet Banking– One-time or recurring from an
external account.• Checks• Transfers or rollovers
– (HSA, IRA)
• Accountholder • Employer • Third Party
Contributions from all sources count toward the annual maximum. How Are They Made?
Who Makes Contributions?
Year Individual Family2014 $3,300 $6,550
Annual IRS Maximum(regardless of deductible)
Individuals and/or their spouses, over the age of 55 and not enrolled in Medicare can make an additional $1,000 catch-up contribution annually.
Distribution Options
• Debit card from Visa®
• Reimbursement from Internet Banking to an external account
• HSA checks• Withdrawal Form
– Mail to HSA Bank
Investment Options
HSA Bank offers a unique opportunity to invest HSA funds in self-directed investment accounts. HSA Bank offers: • TD AMERITRADE investment accounts • Mutual Fund Selection investment accounts
**Investment products are not FDIC insured, are not a deposit or other obligation of or guaranteed by the bank, and are subject to investment risks including possible loss of
principal amount invested.
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