HSA 2017 Limits

The IRS has released the 2017  Health Savings Account (HSA) inflation adjustments. To be eligible to make HSA contributions, an individual must be covered under a high deductible health plan (HDHP) and meet certain other eligibility requirements.

New HSA 2016  limits are as follows:                     HSA 2016 Limits Chart

HSA Annual Contribution Limit:

 Single –  $3,400 ($3,350 in 2016)

Family – $6,750 ($6,750 in 2016)

Catch-up – $1,000 ($1,000 in 2016) for age 55+.

HDHP Minimum Annual Deductible: 

Single – $1,300  

Family – $2,600 

HDHP Out-of-Pocket Maximum: 

Single – $6,550 ($6,550 in 2016)

Family – $13,100 ($13,000 in 2016)

Age 55 Catch Up Contribution-As in 401k and IRA contributions, you are allowed to contribute extra if you are above a certain age. If you are age 55 or older by the end of year, you can contribute additional $1,000 to your HSA. If you are married, and both of you are age 55, each of you can contribute additional $1,000.

HSA/HDHP Market Growth

HSA holders own the assets in the accounts and can build up substantial sums over time.  Enrollment in HSA-compatible insurance plans has increased to 10 million earlier this year, from 1 million in March 2005, according to, America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), a trade group.

HSAs were authorized starting in January 2004. Since then, AHIP has conducted a periodic census of health plans participating in the HSA/HDHP market.

  • The number of people with HSA/HDHP coverage rose to more than 11.4 in January 2011, up from 10.0 million in January 2010, 8.0 million in January 2009, and 6.1 million in January 2008.
  •  30 percent of individuals covered by an HSA plan were in the small group market, 50 percent were in the large-group market, and the    remaining 20 percent were in the individual market.
  •  14% of all workers in the private sector that have access to a Health Savings Account acc. to Bureau of Labor Statistics.
  •  States with the highest levels of HSA/HDHP enrollment were California, Ohio, Florida, Texas, Illinois and Minnesota.

HSA Advantages:

  • Opportunity to build savings – Unused money stays in your account from year to year and earns tax-free interest. The HSA also gives you an investment opportunity.
  • Tax-free contributions and earnings – You don’t pay taxes on contributions or earnings.
  • Tax Free Money allowed for non traditional Medical coverage– As per IRS Publication 502, unused moneys can be used  for dental,vision, lasik eye surgery, acupuncture, yoga, infertility etc.  Popular Examples
  • Portability – The funds belong to you, so you keep the funds if you change jobs or retire.

Our overall experience with HSAs have been positive  when employer funding is at minimum 50% using either the HSA or an HRA (Health Reimbursement Account-employer keeps unspent money).  Traditional plans trend of higher copays and new in network deductibles has also led to the popularity of an HSA.

Is your HSA compliant?  Which pre-tax qualified HSAFSAHRA spending card is right  for you? Please contact our team at Millennium Medical Solutions Corp (855)667-4621 for immediate answers.  Stay tuned for updates as more information gets released.  Sign up for latest news updates.

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