17 November 2015

2016 HSA Contribution Limits, Deductibles, and Out-of-Pocket Expenses

2016 offers individuals and families additional opportunities to save for current and future health care with a Health Savings Account (HSA):

  • HSA holders can choose to save up to $3,350 for an individual and $6,750 for a family (HSA holders 55 and older get to save an extra $1,000 which means $4,350 for an individual and $7,750 for a family) – and these contributions are 100% tax deductible from gross income.
  • Minimum annual deductibles are $1,300 for self-only coverage or $2,600 for family coverage.
  • Annual out-of-pocket expenses (deductibles, copayments, and other amounts, but not premiums) cannot exceed $6,550 for self-only coverage and $13,100 for family coverage.
 

Minimum
Deductible

Maximum
Out-of-Pocket

 

Contribution Limit

55+ Contribution

Single

$1,300

$6,550

 

$3,350

$1,000

Family

$2,600

$13,100

 

$6,750

$1,000

For more detailed information on HSA plans and taxes, visit the U.S. Department of Treasury website atwww.ustreas.gov or talk with your tax advisor.