Indiana Health Savings Accounts

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What is an HSA?

An HSA is tax-favored savings account that is used in conjunction with a high-deductible HSA-compatible health insurance plan to make healthcare more affordable and to save for retirement.

Indiana residents can pay for qualified medical expenses with pre-tax dollars and save for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.

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Advantages of a Health Savings Account

• Deducting 100% of your HSA contributions from your taxable income
• Having the money in your HSA accrue interest and/or gains on a tax-free basis
• Paying no penalties or taxes when you use your HSA to pay for qualified medical expenses
• Having a high-deductible HSA-compatible health insurance plan, which typically has a lower premium than a plan with a lower deductible

Annual Contribution Levels for HSAs

• For 2010, the maximum annual HSA contribution for an eligible individual with self-only coverage is $3,050.
• For family coverage, the maximum annual HSA contribution is $6,150.
• Catch up contribution for individual who are 55 or older is $1,000 (set by statute and unchanged from 2009).

Out-of-Pocket Spending on HSA-Compatible High Deductible Health Plans (HDHP)

For 2010, the maximum annual out-of-pocket amounts for HDHP self-coverage increase to $5,950 and the maximum annual out-of-pocket amount for HDHP family coverage is twice that, $11,900.

Minimum Deductible Amounts for HSA-Compatible HDHPs

For 2010, the minimum deductible for HDHPs increases to $1,200 for self-only coverage and $2,400 for family coverage

Indiana Income Tax Treatment on HSA Contributions

Residents of Indiana cannot deduct HSA contributions on their Indiana personal income taxes*.

*Source data according to Kaiser Family Foundation:
Data as of February, 2008.
Laws regarding HSAs are subject to change, please always check with a licensed agent or the IRS (www.irs.gov) regarding rules and regulations.