Health Savings Accounts

HSA Eligibility Requirements:

  • Enrolled in a qualified high deductible health plan (HDHP)
  • Not covered by any other plan, unless it is another HDHP or
    provides only specific coverage such as dental or vision
  • Not enrolled in Medicare
  • Not claimed as a dependent on another person’s tax return

Contributions to your HSA

  • May be made by you, your employer, or any other individual
  • Allowable amounts are based on the type of health care
    coverage you have,
    • Single
    • Family
  • Limits are adjusted annually by the IRS
    • Review current maximum contribution limits by visiting
      irs.gov (Pub 969) or contact your local JCB banking
      center for additional information
  • Are tax deductible
  • Earn interest on a tiered structure
  • Tax deferred earnings
  • Catch up contributions are available after age 55
  • Unused funds carry over year to year
  • After age 65, the money becomes a supplement to your retirement
    • Funds can be used for medical expenses not covered by Medicare, tax free
    • May be used without penalty for non medical expenses, but are subject to
      income tax

Distributions from your HSA

  • Tax free provided the funds are used to pay for qualified medical expenses
  • Learn more about qualified medical expenses by visiting the IRS website
    • Search within publication 502 for the most updated listing

After opening your HSA

  • Access funds easily by ATM, debit card, checks, ACH, online banking transfers or teller services
  • Expenses paid out of pocket may be reimbursed to you by debiting your account using any of these methods
  • JCB NetBanc online banking and/or Smartline telephone banking provides convenient access to account information 24/7