The IRS announced contribution limits for Health Savings Account (HSA) for 2014.
HSA Contribution Limits
2013 | 2014 | Change | |
Individual Coverage | $3,250 | $3,300 | +$50 |
Family Coverage | $6,450 | $6,550 | +$100 |
You can only contribute to an HSA if you have a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP).
HDHP Qualification
The IRS also defines what qualifies as an HDHP. For 2014, an HDHP with individual coverage must have at least $1,250 in annual deductible and no more than $6,350 in annual out-of-pocket expenses. For family coverage, the numbers are minimum $2,500 in annual deductible and $12,700 in annual out-of-pocket expenses.
2013 | 2014 | Change | |
Individual Coverage | |||
min. deductible | $1,250 | $1,250 | – |
max. out-of-pocket | $6,250 | $6,350 | +$100 |
Family Coverage | |||
min. deductible | $2,500 | $2,500 | – |
max. out-of-pocket | $12,500 | $12,700 | +$200 |
Reference: Rev. Proc. 2013-25, Internal Revenue Service
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