In simpler
language,
a
health savings
account (HSA)
is like a bank
account that
works with
your
individual health
plan. As
money is added
to your health
savings
account, you
can use it to
pay for most
health care
expenses.
Examples of
what you might
use your
savings for
include the
money you may
need to pay
before your
plan begins to
make payments
- called
deductible -
or for medical
expenses not
covered by
your health
plan such as
dental,
counseling,
etc.
If you don't
spend all of
the money
in
your health
savings
account, the
remaining
balance rolls
over to the
following
year.
You don't lose
any money that
you don't
spend.
*Note: An
individual who
contributes
$1,000 each
year starting
in 2007 and
makes catch-up
contributions
can accumulate
$23,000 after
10 years,
$47,000 after
20 years,
$81,000 after
30 years, and
$127,000 after
40
years.
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