Commentary

Increased Parameters for HSA (Health Savings Account) Contributions during 2020

The Internal Revenue Service has issued inflation adjusted health savings account (“HSA”) parameters for 2020.  A high deductible health plan must have a deductible of at least $1,400 (up from $1,350 in 2019) and total out of pocket expenses (deductibles, co-payments, and other amounts, but not premiums) of not more than $6,900 (up from $6,750 in 2019) for single coverage or a deductible of at least $2,800 (up from $2,700 in 2019) and total out of pocket expenses of not more than $13,800 (up from $13,500 in 2019) for family coverage.  The maximum annual HSA contribution that may be deducted or excluded from income will be $3,550 for self only HSAs (up from $3,500 in 2019) or $7,100 (up from $7,000 in 2019) for family coverage.  Individuals aged 55 or older may contribute (and deduct or exclude from income) an additional $1,000 to a single or family HSA.

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