Checking Rates
For calendar year 2026, a “high deductible health plan” is defined under § 223(c)(2)(A) as a health plan with an annual deductible that is not less than $1,700 for self-only coverage or $3,400 for family coverage, and the annual out-of-pocket expenses (deductibles, co-payments, and other amounts, but not premiums) do not exceed $8,500 for self-only coverage or $17,000 for family coverage. These figures are adjusted by the IRS for inflation each year.
For tax year 2025, contributions are limited to $4,300 for single coverage and $8,550 for family coverage. For tax year 2026, the contribution limit for single coverage is $4,400 and $8,750 for family coverage. A catch-up contribution of $1,000 is available to persons age 55 and older. The contribution limits are adjusted for inflation each year. Contributions may be made for the prior tax year until April 15, 2026. For additional information, please see Publication 969, Health Savings Accounts and other Tax-Favored Health Plans at IRS.gov.
You can make no further contributions after age 65; however, the account may remain open to pay for qualified medical expenses.
HSA distributions used for non-qualified medical expenses are subject to ordinary income tax and, if taken before age 65, a 20% IRS penalty tax. (unless the distribution is because of death or disability).




