20 20 HSA I Refer to your HSA documentation for more information. A health savings account (HSA) is a health care account and savings account in one . The main purpose of this account is to offset the cost of a qualifying high deductible health plan (HDHP) and provide savings for your out - of - pocket eligible health care expenses – those you and your tax dependents may have now, in the future, and during your retirement . This is a “portable” account . You own your HSA! It’s included in your employee benefits package, but after you set up your account, it’s yours to keep, even if you change jobs or retire . Once your HSA is established, money is contributed to your account by you, XYZ COMPANY or friends and family, and you can then use your HSA dollars tax - free to pay for eligible health care expenses . You save money on expenses you’re already paying for, like doctors’ office visits, prescription drugs, and much more . Best of all, you decide how and when to use your HSA dollars . WHY IS IT A GOOD IDEA TO HAV E AN HSA? HSAs benefit everyone who is eligible to have this account – single individuals, families, and soon - to - be retirees . You save money on taxes in three ways : HSA funds roll over from year to year and accumulate in your account . There is no “use - it - or - lose - it” rule with HSAs, and you decide how and when to use your HSA funds, which can be used for eligible expenses you have now, in the future, or during retirement . And when you have a certain balance in your HSA, investment opportunities are available . FOR 2022 XYZ COMPANY IS OFFERING A HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT (HSA). THIS IS HOW AN HSA W ORKS: Tax - free withdrawals M oney used toward eligible health care expenses isn’t taxed – now or in the future Tax - free earnings Your interest and any investment earnings grow tax - free Tax - free deposits The money you contribute to your HSA isn’t taxed (up to the IRS annual limit) Setting aside pre - tax dollars into your HSA you pay fewer taxes and increase your take - home pay by your tax savings. You save money on eligible expenses that you are paying for out of your pocket. The amount you save depends on your tax bracket. For example, if you are in the 30 percent tax bracket, you can save $30 on every $100 spent on eligible health care expenses. BENEFITS GUIDE H E A LT H S AV I N G S A C C O U N T ( H S A )