Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Actual medical expenses such as prescriptions, doctor visits, dental care, medical care transportation, etc.
• Long-term care health insurance
• Healthcare coverage
• Unemployed or Benefit Continuation
• Some health insurance after the age of 65

Note: Uses of HSA assets that are not qualified will be subject to taxation, and a 20% penalty unless the HSA account beneficiary is age 65 years or older is disabled or dies.

You are eligible if you have a high-deductible health plan (HDHP) and you are not covered by any other health plan that is not an HDHP (with limited exceptions). You are not entitled to benefits under Medicare (generally not yet age 65). If someone else cannot claim you as a dependent on their tax return.

The total amount you or your employer may contribute to an HSA for any taxable year depends on whether you have individual or family coverage under a high-deductible health plan.

2024 HSA Contribution Limits: Self Only: $4,150 Family $8,300. If you are 55+: Self Only: $5,150, Family: $9,300. 

Horizon Bank will provide all necessary tax documents for your filing purposes.

Self-employed people may have an HSA. Self-employed individuals are often perfect candidates for an HSA. HSAs are ideal for the self-employed for the following reasons: Often, High-deductible insurance plans contain significant premium costs, and HSAs can be a useful cost management resource for the employer. The employer is protected from substantial healthcare expenses. The HSA may provide for both retirement and medical expenses.