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A Health Savings Account, or HSA, is a tax-advantaged savings account paired with a high-deductible health insurance plan. Money you contribute reduces your taxable income, grows tax-free, and withdrawals for medical expenses stay tax-free. Unlike a flexible spending account, unused funds roll over year to year, making an HSA a long-term savings tool for health care costs both now and in retirement.

These articles explain how HSAs work, who can open one, contribution limits and deadlines, what counts as a medical expense, and how to use the account strategically across different life stages. You'll learn the rules around withdrawals, how HSAs interact with other insurance or savings accounts, and ways to maximize the tax benefits over time.

  1. 01Can You Buy Cough Drops With Your HSA? What the IRS Actually AllowsLearn about Can You Buy Cough Drops With Your HSA? What the IRS Actually Allows
  2. 02Can You Buy Diapers With Your HSA? What the IRS Actually AllowsLearn about Can You Buy Diapers With Your HSA? What the IRS Actually Allows
  3. 03Can You Buy an Electric Toothbrush With HSA Money?Learn about Can You Buy an Electric Toothbrush With HSA Money?
  4. 04How FSA Contributions Lower Your Taxable IncomeLearn about How FSA Contributions Lower Your Taxable Income
  5. 05Can You Pay for a Gym Membership With Your HSALearn about Can You Pay for a Gym Membership With Your HSA
  6. 06When a Health Savings Account Makes Financial SenseLearn about When a Health Savings Account Makes Financial Sense
  7. 07How HSA Contributions Reduce Your Taxable IncomeLearn about How HSA Contributions Reduce Your Taxable Income
  8. 08How HSA Contributions Lower Your Taxable IncomeLearn about How HSA Contributions Lower Your Taxable Income
  9. 09When You Have to Pay Taxes on HSA WithdrawalsLearn about When You Have to Pay Taxes on HSA Withdrawals
  10. 10Which Supplements Count as HSA-Eligible ExpensesLearn about Which Supplements Count as HSA-Eligible Expenses
  11. 11Which Vitamins and Supplements Your FSA Will Actually Pay ForLearn about Which Vitamins and Supplements Your FSA Will Actually Pay For
  12. 12What Health Savings Account Money Can Actually Pay ForLearn about What Health Savings Account Money Can Actually Pay For
  13. 13What Dental Costs an HSA Can and Cannot CoverLearn about What Dental Costs an HSA Can and Cannot Cover
  14. 14Who Can Open an HSA and Who CannotLearn about Who Can Open an HSA and Who Cannot
  15. 15What Dental Costs You Can Pay With an HSALearn about What Dental Costs You Can Pay With an HSA
  16. 16Changing Your HSA Contribution Amount During the YearLearn about Changing Your HSA Contribution Amount During the Year
  17. 17Changing Your HSA Contribution During the YearLearn about Changing Your HSA Contribution During the Year
  18. 18Can You Have Both an HSA and FSA at the Same Time?Learn about Can You Have Both an HSA and FSA at the Same Time?
  19. 19Opening an HSA Without an Employer PlanLearn about Opening an HSA Without an Employer Plan
  20. 20How to Open Your Own Health Savings AccountLearn about How to Open Your Own Health Savings Account
  21. 21What Dental Expenses You Can Pay With an HSALearn about What Dental Expenses You Can Pay With an HSA
  22. 22Which Insurance Premiums Your HSA Can Actually Pay ForLearn about Which Insurance Premiums Your HSA Can Actually Pay For
  23. 23Using Your Health Savings Account to Pay for Your Spouse's Medical CostsLearn about Using Your Health Savings Account to Pay for Your Spouse's Medical Costs
  24. 24Can You Pay for a Gym Membership With Your HSALearn about Can You Pay for a Gym Membership With Your HSA
  25. 25What Dental Expenses Your HSA Can Actually CoverLearn about What Dental Expenses Your HSA Can Actually Cover
  26. 26How to Withdraw Money From Your HSA and What Happens When You DoLearn about How to Withdraw Money From Your HSA and What Happens When You Do
  27. 27Can Your Spouse Use Your Health Savings AccountLearn about Can Your Spouse Use Your Health Savings Account
  28. 28Can You Have Both an HSA and a Flexible Spending Account at the Same Time?Learn about Can You Have Both an HSA and a Flexible Spending Account at the Same Time?
  29. 29Can You Have Both an HSA and FSA at the Same Time?Learn about Can You Have Both an HSA and FSA at the Same Time?
  30. 30Can You Have Both an FSA and an HSA at the Same Time?Learn about Can You Have Both an FSA and an HSA at the Same Time?
  31. 31Using Your HSA to Pay Health Insurance PremiumsLearn about Using Your HSA to Pay Health Insurance Premiums
  32. 32How to Reimburse Yourself From Your HSALearn about How to Reimburse Yourself From Your HSA
  33. 33How to Withdraw Money From Your HSA and What Happens When You DoLearn about How to Withdraw Money From Your HSA and What Happens When You Do
  34. 34What Health Savings Account Money Can Actually Pay For: Massage and Other TreatmentsLearn about What Health Savings Account Money Can Actually Pay For: Massage and Other Treatments
  35. 35Using Your FSA to Pay Copays: What the Rules AllowLearn about Using Your FSA to Pay Copays: What the Rules Allow
  36. 36What Dental Costs You Can Pay With Your Health Savings AccountLearn about What Dental Costs You Can Pay With Your Health Savings Account
  37. 37Using Your Health Savings Account to Pay for Glasses and Eye CareLearn about Using Your Health Savings Account to Pay for Glasses and Eye Care
  38. 38What Your HSA Can and Cannot Pay For: Gym Memberships and FitnessLearn about What Your HSA Can and Cannot Pay For: Gym Memberships and Fitness
  39. 39Using Your HSA to Pay Health Insurance Premiums in RetirementLearn about Using Your HSA to Pay Health Insurance Premiums in Retirement
  40. 40What Vitamins and Supplements You Can Buy With HSA MoneyLearn about What Vitamins and Supplements You Can Buy With HSA Money
  41. 41How to Withdraw Money From Your HSA and What Happens When You DoLearn about How to Withdraw Money From Your HSA and What Happens When You Do
  42. 42How to Withdraw Money From Your HSA and What You Can Use It ForLearn about How to Withdraw Money From Your HSA and What You Can Use It For
  43. 43How Employer HSA Contributions Count Toward Your Annual LimitLearn about How Employer HSA Contributions Count Toward Your Annual Limit
  44. 44How Employer HSA Contributions Affect Your Annual LimitLearn about How Employer HSA Contributions Affect Your Annual Limit
  45. 45How Employer HSA Contributions Count Toward Your Annual LimitLearn about How Employer HSA Contributions Count Toward Your Annual Limit
  46. 46How Health Savings Account Money Carries Forward Year to YearLearn about How Health Savings Account Money Carries Forward Year to Year
  47. 47What Happens to Your HSA When You Leave Your JobLearn about What Happens to Your HSA When You Leave Your Job
  48. 48Do HSA Funds Roll Over Year to YearLearn about Do HSA Funds Roll Over Year to Year
  49. 49What Happens to Your HSA Money Year to YearLearn about What Happens to Your HSA Money Year to Year
  50. 50How Employer Contributions Affect Your HSA Spending LimitLearn about How Employer Contributions Affect Your HSA Spending Limit
  51. 51Can You Roll Over Money in a Health Savings Account?Learn about Can You Roll Over Money in a Health Savings Account?
  52. 52How HSA Contributions Affect Your Taxable IncomeLearn about How HSA Contributions Affect Your Taxable Income
  53. 53Whether Your HSA Earns Interest and How to Maximize ItLearn about Whether Your HSA Earns Interest and How to Maximize It
  54. 54How HSA Money Rolls Over Year to YearLearn about How HSA Money Rolls Over Year to Year
  55. 55How to Open and Use a Health Savings Account at Your BankLearn about How to Open and Use a Health Savings Account at Your Bank
  56. 56HSA vs. FSA: Which Account Saves You More on Health CareLearn about HSA vs. FSA: Which Account Saves You More on Health Care
  57. 57Opening an HSA: The Step-by-Step ProcessLearn about Opening an HSA: The Step-by-Step Process
  58. 58How Health Savings Accounts Work: The Three-Part SystemLearn about How Health Savings Accounts Work: The Three-Part System
  59. 59How to Open and Fund Your Health Savings AccountLearn about How to Open and Fund Your Health Savings Account
  60. 60How to Open and Fund an HSA AccountLearn about How to Open and Fund an HSA Account
  61. 61How to Tell If Your Health Plan Is a High-Deductible PlanLearn about How to Tell If Your Health Plan Is a High-Deductible Plan
  62. 62Opening a Health Savings Account: Step-by-StepLearn about Opening a Health Savings Account: Step-by-Step
  63. 63How to Open an HSA Account: Step-by-StepLearn about How to Open an HSA Account: Step-by-Step
  64. 64Opening an HSA Account: Step-by-StepLearn about Opening an HSA Account: Step-by-Step
  65. 65How a Health Savings Account Actually WorksLearn about How a Health Savings Account Actually Works
  66. 66How an HSA Account Works: Deposits, Spending, and Tax BenefitsLearn about How an HSA Account Works: Deposits, Spending, and Tax Benefits
  67. 67How a Health Savings Account Actually WorksLearn about How a Health Savings Account Actually Works
  68. 68How a Health Savings Account Works: The Three-Part SystemLearn about How a Health Savings Account Works: The Three-Part System
  69. 69How a Health Savings Account Works: Contributions, Spending, and Tax BenefitsLearn about How a Health Savings Account Works: Contributions, Spending, and Tax Benefits
  70. 70How to Reimburse Yourself From Your HSALearn about How to Reimburse Yourself From Your HSA
  71. 71How a Health Savings Account Works: Deposits, Spending, and Tax BenefitsLearn about How a Health Savings Account Works: Deposits, Spending, and Tax Benefits
  72. 72How a Health Savings Account Works: The Three-Part SystemLearn about How a Health Savings Account Works: The Three-Part System
  73. 73How Much You Can Put Into an HSA Each YearLearn about How Much You Can Put Into an HSA Each Year
  74. 74How Much You Can Put Into Your HSA Each YearLearn about How Much You Can Put Into Your HSA Each Year
  75. 752024 HSA Contribution Limits and How They WorkLearn about 2024 HSA Contribution Limits and How They Work
  76. 76How Much You Can Put Into an HSA Each YearLearn about How Much You Can Put Into an HSA Each Year
  77. 77How Much You Can Put Into an HSA Each YearLearn about How Much You Can Put Into an HSA Each Year
  78. 78Annual HSA Contribution Limits and How They WorkLearn about Annual HSA Contribution Limits and How They Work
  79. 79How Much You Can Contribute to an HSA Each YearLearn about How Much You Can Contribute to an HSA Each Year
  80. 80How Much You Can Contribute to an HSA in 2024Learn about How Much You Can Contribute to an HSA in 2024
  81. 81How Much to Put Into Your HSA Each YearLearn about How Much to Put Into Your HSA Each Year
  82. 82How Much to Put Into Your HSA Each YearLearn about How Much to Put Into Your HSA Each Year
  83. 83How Much to Contribute to Your HSA Each YearLearn about How Much to Contribute to Your HSA Each Year
  84. 84How Much to Put Into Your HSA Each YearLearn about How Much to Put Into Your HSA Each Year
  85. 85How Much To Contribute To Your HSA Each YearLearn about How Much To Contribute To Your HSA Each Year
  86. 86How Much Money To Put Into Your HSA Each YearLearn about How Much Money To Put Into Your HSA Each Year
  87. 87How to Put Money Into Your HSALearn about How to Put Money Into Your HSA
  88. 88How to Open and Fund an HSALearn about How to Open and Fund an HSA
  89. 89How to Invest Money in Your Health Savings AccountLearn about How to Invest Money in Your Health Savings Account
  90. 90Opening an HSA: Step-by-Step Instructions for Your AccountLearn about Opening an HSA: Step-by-Step Instructions for Your Account
  91. 91How to Open an HSA Account in 5 StepsLearn about How to Open an HSA Account in 5 Steps
  92. 92Opening an HSA: Step-by-Step Setup InstructionsLearn about Opening an HSA: Step-by-Step Setup Instructions
  93. 93How to Open and Fund Your First HSALearn about How to Open and Fund Your First HSA
  94. 94Opening an HSA Account: Step-by-StepLearn about Opening an HSA Account: Step-by-Step
  95. 95How to Use Your HSA: Spending, Saving, and Tax BenefitsLearn about How to Use Your HSA: Spending, Saving, and Tax Benefits
  96. 96How to Spend and Manage Your HSALearn about How to Spend and Manage Your HSA
  97. 97How to Spend and Withdraw Money From Your HSALearn about How to Spend and Withdraw Money From Your HSA
  98. 98How HSA Contributions Lower Your Taxable IncomeLearn about How HSA Contributions Lower Your Taxable Income
  99. 99When an HSA Makes Financial Sense for Your SituationLearn about When an HSA Makes Financial Sense for Your Situation
  100. 100Can You Buy Deodorant With HSA Money?Learn about Can You Buy Deodorant With HSA Money?