July 29, 2024
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The IRS has unveiled the 2025 contribution limits for health savings accounts , which are triple-tax advantaged for medical expenses.
The new HSA contribution limit for 2025 will be $4,300 for self-only health coverage, up from $4,150 in 2024 , based on inflation adjustments, the IRS announced Thursday.
The contribution limit will also increase for savers with family coverage. In 2025, those with family plans can deposit up to $8,550 into HSAs, which is up from $8,300 in 2024.
The IRS will release the 2025 catch-up contribution for savers age 55 and older later this year. It currently stands at $1,000 for 2024, unchanged from 2023.
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You must have an eligible high-deductible health insurance plan to make HSA contributions . The IRS defines “high-deductible” as at least $1,650 for self-only plans or $3,300 for family coverage for 2025.
HSAs offer three tax benefits. There’s an upfront deduction for contributions, investments grow tax-free and there are no levies for withdrawals used for qualified medical expenses.
However, only 19% of HSA participants invest their balance , meaning the vast majority forgo growth by leaving savings in cash, according to a 2023 survey from the Plan Sponsor Council of America.