For more
information on HSA's, visit this
HSA FACT SHEET.
HSA Common Questions
How do I, set up an HSA?
Step one of setting up an HSA is to procure a
‘qualified’ high-deductible health insurance
policy.
The first question I hear at this stage is,
“what does ‘qualified’ mean?
A: An HSA medical plan has to meet certain
criteria determined by IRS regulations, such as;
An
individual deductible can be no lower than $1200
and can be no higher than $5950.
Prescription
drugs are applied to the medical deductible and
there is no prescription drug card with co-pays.
Preventive
benefits, such as annual exam, colonoscopy,
mammogram can be paid by the insurance company
without having to meet the deductible.
Just because you have a high deductible policy
doesn't mean that it is HSA qualified. If you
are unsure, be sure to check with your insurance
company for this determination.