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Health savings accounts: Is an HSA right for you?
How do I find information about medical costs and quality so I can make informed choices?
Are health savings accounts similar to flexible spending accounts?
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Why were health savings accounts created?
Is a health savings account right for me?
What are some potential advantages of health savings accounts?
What are some potential disadvantages to health savings accounts?
Who can set up a health savings account?
What is a high-deductible health plan and how does it work?
How much money can I deposit annually into a health savings account?
Can my employer contribute to my health savings account, too?
Are health savings accounts similar to flexible spending accounts (FSAs)?
How do I find information about medical costs and quality so that I can make informed choices?
Can I withdraw money from a health savings account for nonmedical expenses?
What are some potential advantages of health savings accounts?
- You decide how much money to set aside for health care costs.
- You control how your HSA money is spent. You can shop around for care based on quality and cost.
- Your employer may contribute to your HSA, but you own the account and the money is yours even if you change jobs.
- Any unused money at the end of the year rolls over to the next year and is yours indefinitely.
- You don't pay taxes on money going into your HSA.
- Some HSAs pay interest on the unused money in your account or invest the money in mutual funds or other financial products. The earnings from an HSA are also tax-free.
