Before we answer the question, "who should have a health savings account?" , this matter of health insurance needs to be clearly understood by one and all. Health care today is one of the most important expense items in every individual’s payouts next only to mortgage payments.
US Treasury Department has defined HSA in simple words. HSA is a special account where in individuals can provide for current medical expenses while at the same time save for future medical expenses. In other words HSA...
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Should I sign up for a Health Savings Account?
One of the joys of starting a new job, is wading through the benefit enrollment process. Unlike at my old job, I now have the option of signing up for a Health Savings Account.
A Health Saving Account (HSA) is a tax-advantaged medical savings account available to taxpayers in the US who are enrolled in a High Deductible Health Plan. The funds contributed to the account are not subject to income tax at the time of deposit and the funds may be used to pay for qualified medical expenses at any ...
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