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Health Savings Account

Save for healthcare costs today and in the future.

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Why Choose an HSA?

An HSA combines tax advantages with practical ways to save and pay for qualified healthcare expenses.

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Tax-Deductible Contributions

Your contributions may be tax-deductible, up to annual IRS limits.

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Tax-Free Employer Contributions

Employer contributions, if offered, are tax-free.

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Tax-Free Qualified Withdrawals

Use HSA funds tax-free for a wide range of qualified medical expenses.

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No “Use It or Lose It” Rule

Unused funds roll over year after year and can continue growing tax-free.

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Keep Your HSA With You

Change jobs, cities, or financial institutions, and your HSA goes where you do.

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More Freedom After 65

After age 65, you can use HSA funds for non-medical expenses without penalty.

HSA Eligibility

Your health coverage and tax status affect HSA eligibility. Use the table below as a quick guide.

  • Age 18 or older

    Age 18 or older

  • Covered by a qualifying HDHP

    Covered by a qualifying HDHP

  • Covered by Medicare

    Covered by Medicare

  • Covered by a non-HDHP health plan

    Covered by a non-HDHP health plan

  • Claimed as a dependent on someone else’s tax return

    Claimed as a dependent on someone else’s tax return

Eligible Individual HSA

  • Age 18 or older

  • Covered by a qualifying HDHP

  • Covered by Medicare

  • Covered by a non-HDHP health plan

  • Claimed as a dependent on someone else’s tax return

Eligible Family HSA

  • Age 18 or older

  • Covered by a qualifying HDHP

  • Covered by Medicare

  • Covered by a non-HDHP health plan

  • Claimed as a dependent on someone else’s tax return

HSA Account Basics

Fast Online App

$1 Minimum to Open

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$300 Minimum to Earn Dividends

Hands Passing Money

$5 Monthly Fee

Use Your HSA Visa® Debit Card

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Pay for qualified medical expenses directly with your First U.S. HSA Visa® debit card.

  • Use your chip-enabled, contactless card at doctors, pharmacies, dentists, and other providers
  • Track transactions with eAlerts
  • Keep receipts for HSA purchases and withdrawals

2026 Contribution Limits

Each year, the IRS publishes updated guidance on plan contributions and limits.

  • Individual

    Individual

  • Family

    Family

Contribution Limits

  • Individual

    $4,400

  • Family

    $8,750

55+ Catch-Up Contribution Limit

  • Individual

    $1,000

  • Family

    $1,000

Min. Annual Deductible 

  • Individual

    $1,700

  • Family

    $3,400

Max. Out-of-Pocket Spending

  • Individual

    $8,500

  • Family

    $17,000

Want to save even more in 2027? The IRS has announced next year’s limits. Learn more 

See our HSA rates.

Health Savings Account (HSA)

APY*

Rate

Minimum Balance to Open

Minimum Balance to Earn Dividends

*APY = Annual Percentage Yield. Rate = Dividend Rate.
Rates and terms effective November 12, 2026 and are subject to change without notice. You must be covered under a qualified High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) to open an HSA. Keep receipts for all HSA debit card purchases, as withdrawals must be for qualified medical expenses. Consult your tax advisor regarding specific tax situations.

APY*

0.10%

Rate

0.100%

Minimum Balance to Open

$1

Minimum Balance to Earn Dividends

$300

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Disclosures

You must be covered under a qualified High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) to open an HSA. Keep receipts for all HSA debit card purchases, as withdrawals must be for qualified medical expenses. Consult your tax advisor regarding specific tax situations.

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