HSA
A health savings account (HSA) is an individually owned, tax-favored account that allows consumers to pay for qualified health care expenses.
An HSA can only be paired with a high deductible health plan (HDHP) to receive the tax advantages allowed by the IRD. Premiums associated with an HDHP will be lower than a traditional plan, allowing employees to capture the savings to fund an HSA.
Employees can make tax-deductible contributions to an HSA, and the account can earn interest tax-free. HSA funds can be used for any qualified out-of-pocket medical expense. Once the deductible is met, the health plan begins paying some or all covered expenses, depending on the plan selected.
2025 IRS HSA Limits
HRA
A health reimbursement arrangement (HRA) is a stand-alone, employer-funded plan combined with a high deductible health plan.
An HRA allows employers to fund an account to pay employees’ medical expenses that are not covered by insurance such as deductibles, copays or coinsurance.
