Question of the Week - HSA Requirements

Posted by BAS - 05 December, 2024

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Q.- We are offering a High Deductible Health Plan with an HSA. What are the requirements for an employee to participate in the HSA?

 

A.- To contribute to an HSA, an employee must satisfy the following requirements:

  • Be covered under a high deductible health plan (HDHP)
  • Not be enrolled in Medicare
  • Not be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s tax return
  • Not have any other health coverage. This means
    • No other coverage besides the HDHP
    • No participation in a health FSA (exception for a limited-purpose health FSA)
    • Spouse cannot participate in a health FSA (exception for a limited-purpose health FSA)
    • No carryover from participating in a FSA (exception for a limited-purpose health FSA)
    • Spouse cannot have a carryover from a prior year’s health FSA (exception for a limited-purpose health FSA)
    • No participation in an HRA
    • Spouse cannot participate in an HRA

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