A health savings account (HSA) is a tax-advantaged savings account that can be established by anyone with a Qualified High-Deductible Plan (QHDP) to pay for medical expenses
Health Savings Account Benefits:
- Flexibility to pay current medical expenses or save for future needs
- Tax-deductible contributions
- Tax-deferred earnings
- Tax-free distributions, if used properly
- Balance carries over from year to year
- Remains with you, regardless of change in coverage or employment
HSA Features:
- Minimum opening deposit of $0
- No set-up fee
- No minimum balance requirements
- No monthly service charge
- Tiered Interest Rates as the available balance in the account reaches designated levels (no interest paid when balance falls below $1,000)
- FREE Debit card
- FREE first order of personalized checks
- FREE internet banking
- Automatic deposits available for employee contributions