A Health Savings Account (HSA) is a tax-advantaged savings account that allows you to set aside money on a pre-tax basis for out-of-pocket qualified medical expenses incurred once the account is open. This account offers triple tax savings by allowing pre-tax contributions, tax-free interest and investment earnings, as well as tax-free distributions when used for qualified medical expenses.
If you want to make an ongoing contribution to your HSA, complete the HSA certification form and follow the instructions on the document
Learn more about your HSA plan’s bank, eligibility, contribution limits, and what types of expenses are covered.
If you’re on a University health care plan, HSA Bank will be your HSA administrator.
To contribute to an HSA, you must be enrolled in the YOUR HSA-Eligible Plan and meet the following IRS eligibility criteria:
Employees age 55 or older, may contribute an additional $1,000 to their HSA in 2023.
Eligible full-time faculty, staff, earning less than $64,900 (salary band 1) and residents and fellows will receive a one-time contribution of $200 (for single) or $400 (for all coverage levels other than single) to their HSA from the University. This amount will be prorated for those that enroll after January 1.
Employees must enroll in the YOUR HSA-Eligible Plan and certify their HSA eligibility on HRMS or by using the HSA Certification form to receive University funding.
Eligible full-time faculty and staff earning less than $64,000 (salary band 1) and residents and fellows will receive a one-time contribution of $200 (for single) or $400 (for all coverage levels other than single) to their HSA from the University. This amount will be prorated for those that enroll after January 1st of the plan year.
You may use your HSA to pay for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses. A complete list of qualified expenses can be found in IRS Publication 502. You can also watch this helpful video.
When you enroll in an HSA, your HSA administrator will send you an HSA card to use at point-of-sale, but you also have the option to request a reimbursement online.
The CARES (Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security) Act, passed by Congress, has expanded covered expenses that you may use your HSA on. The act is retroactive as of 1/1/2020. Qualified expenses now include: over-the-counter medicine without needing a doctor’s prescription and all feminine hygiene products.
Pre-tax HSA funds can only be used toward the qualified expenses of tax-dependents – if you have a domestic partner that is not your tax dependent, you cannot use your pre-tax HSA funds for them.
2022 HSA contribution form
Complete this form if you are enrolling into your HSA, updating your annual contribution to your HSA, or certifying your HSA eligibility.
HSA Bank death beneficiary form
Complete this form if you would like to add or update a Beneficiary(ies) to your HSA Bank account (Excellus BCBS members).
HSA Bank direct transfer request form
Complete this form to authorize HSA Bank to receive a transfer of assets directly from a Health Savings Account (HSA) into your HSA at HSA Bank.
HSA Bank rollover request form
Complete this form for an HSA Rollover involving a check.
HSA Bank name change request form
Complete and remit this form if requesting a name change. Required: Please attach supporting documentation of the name change such as a copy of a marriage certificate, divorce decree, or a court order for the name change.
If you need additional forms, you can contact us or explore our employee benefit forms page.
Frequently asked questions
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