Health Savings Account (HSA)

Tax-advantaged¹ funds to help you save on doctor visits, prescriptions, and more

Eligibility

High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) enrollees

Yearly Contribution Limits

Up to the IRS allowed maximum for the year

Fee

$2 monthly fee starting year 2

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What is a Health Savings Account (HSA) ?

An HSA is for individuals and families with High Deductible Health Plans. It is an IRA-like account that allows you to save for present and future health expenses. All account balances are interest-paying and federal tax-deductible. For 2024, individuals can contribute up to $4,150 to their HSA accounts and families can contribute up to $8,300.

Here’s how it works

1

Contribute

Contributions are made into the account by the individual or their employer and are limited to a maximum amount each year.

2

Save

The contributions are invested over time and can be used for qualified medical expenses, such as medical, dental, and vision care, as well as prescription drugs.

3

Withdraw

Qualified withdrawals are tax and penalty free at any time regardless of age or length the account has been open, and if used for qualified health care expenses.

An HSA provides easy options for contributions and withdrawals:

Fast and convenient access through HSA debit cards and HSA checks. Also available through a check withdrawal at any Patelco branch
Anyone can contribute to your HSA on your behalf, including employers and family
No minimum to open and no fee for the first year. ($2 monthly annual fee after year 1)
IRA holders are permitted to make a one-time transfer to their HSAs

Health Savings Accounts

Tax savings

HSA delivers federal tax savings, tax-free earnings and more¹

Flexibility

Use the funds to pay for current medical expenses or save for future qualified health needs

Tax-free interest growth

No “use it or lose it” rules with an HSA

Easy Access

Keep your HSA or move it between financial institutions if you change jobs

Prescription Savings Program

Family saves money on all prescription medication purchases

Access to MyMedLab.com

Get quality, convenient, and low-cost lab testing

Health Savings Account (HSA) Rates

HSA Tiered Rates

Rates Effective 01/01/2020

ID	Minimum Balance	APY²	Rate	Dividends Paid	Effective Date
18389	$0.00	0.05	0.05	Monthly	01/01/2020
18392	$2,000.01	0.10	0.10	Monthly	01/01/2020
18398	$3,500.01	0.25	0.25	Monthly	01/01/2020

Frequently Asked Questions

You are eligible for HSA any calendar month if you:

are covered under an HDHP on the first day of such month;

are not also covered by any other health plan that is not an HDHP (with limited exceptions)

are not enrolled for benefits under Medicare (generally not yet age 65)

are not eligible to be claimed as a dependent on another person’s tax return

Still not sure whether you qualify for an HSA? Call us at 800.358.8228.
An HDHP is a High Deductible Health Plan is health insurance with a high minimum deductible for medical expenses that must be paid before insurance kicks in. In other words, your monthly premium is usually lower, but you pay more health costs yourself before the insurance company covers its share.

High-deductible health plans and contribution limitations change annually to reflect cost-of-living increases.

2024 HDHP Limits

Plan Coverage Self Only Family

Annual Deductible $1,600 $3,200

Annual Deductible plus out of pocket expenses cannot exceed $8,050 $16,100

Annual Contribution Limit $4,150 $8,300

For 2024, annual catchup contributions are $1,000 for individuals 55 or older.

Yes, HSAs are portable. You can transfer the assets in your HSA from another financial institution to Patelco.

The maximum contribution amounts you can make to your HSA account (based on your coverage) are in the chart below. Please ensure that you meet the eligibility requirements to open an HSA account to contribute.

High-deductible health plans and contribution limitations change annually to reflect cost-of-living increases.

2024 HDHP Limits

Plan Coverage Self Only Family

Annual Deductible $1,600 $3,200

Annual Deductible plus out of pocket expenses cannot exceed $8,050 $16,100

Annual Contribution Limit $4,150 $8,300

For 2024, annual catchup contributions are $1,000 for individuals 55 or older.
Sole proprietors and others who are self-employed can have an HSA, and are, in fact, often ideal candidates for an HSA. In such situations, the business owner is both employer and employee. HSAs are often advantageous for the self–employed because:

high–deductible health insurance plans generally have modest premium costs, and may be an effective cost–containment mechanism

the self–employed individual is protected against potentially catastrophic healthcare expenses, and

the HSA may serve the dual purpose of providing for both medical and retirement expenses
Contributions are deductible from federal taxes up to the maximum allowable amount. Please consult your tax advisor for details.

Dividends earned are free from federal tax.

Qualified medical expense withdrawals are free from federal tax.

Unused HSA funds may be used for retirement: after reaching the age of 65, funds may be used for non-qualified expenses, penalty-free. Funds taken out of your HSA account during retirement will only be subject to income taxes, not penalties.

Upon death, HSA assets become the property of a named death beneficiary or estate. A spouse can treat the assets as his or her own HSA. Non-spouse death beneficiaries will need to report the assets as ordinary taxable income.

Some states allow tax-deductibility. Please consult your tax advisor for details.

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Patelco offers group servicing for our HSA accounts.

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¹ Consult your tax advisor about HSA tax advantages.

² APY = Annual Percentage Yield

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