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A Health Savings Account (HSA) allows you to pay for current health expenses and save for future qualified medical expenses and retiree health expenses on a tax-free basis. In order to establish an HSA, you must have a qualified High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP).The IRS determines the guidelines for qualified HDHPs. The current guidelines are:

2009 Qualified HDHP Requirements 
  Single Plan Family Plan
Annual Deductible $1,150 or more $2,300 or more
Maximum Out-of-Pocket $5,800 $11,600
HSA Contribution Limits  
  2008 2009
Single Plan Maximum of $2,900 Maximum of $3,000
Family Plan Maximum of $5,800 Maximum of $5,950
 
Catch-Up Contributions
In addition to the standard HSA contribution limits, if you have attained the age of 55 before the close of the taxable year, you may also contribute an additional amount known as a “catch-up” contribution.

Taxable Year Maximum Catch-up
2008 $900
2009 and later $1000

HSA Eligibility
You are eligible for an HSA if you:
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Are covered under an HDHP
• Are not covered by any other health plan that is not an HDHP
Are not enrolled for benefits under Medicare 
Are not eligible to be claimed as a dependent on another person's tax return

Benefits of Health Savings Accounts
Contributions are excluded from your federal taxable income
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Earnings on the account grow tax-free
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Withdrawals are tax-free when used for qualified medical expenses
• Unused funds remain in the account for future use

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Health Savings Account Features
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No opening deposit requirement
• Tiered interest rates
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Free HSA debit card
Free internet banking access
• No account set-up fee

• Monthly account statements
Checks available upon request
• Minimum balance of $250*

Using your HSA
You can use the money in the account to pay for any “qualified medical expense” permitted under federal tax law. This includes most medical care and services, dental care, vision care, prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs such as aspirin.
 
You can use the money in the account to pay for medical expenses for yourself, your spouse or your dependent children even if they are not covered by your HDHP.

Interest compounded monthly.
*Waived for 1st year. Below balance monthly charge of $3.00
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