Health Savings Account
HSA – Optum Bank
Health Savings Account (HSA)
To qualify for an HSA, you must meet the following criteria:
- You must be enrolled in a High Deductible Health Plan.
- You cannot be enrolled in another health plan that is not an HDHP Plan OR enrolled in Medicare.
- Not be eligible to be claimed as a dependent on someone else’s tax return.
Why is it a good idea to have an HSA?
- Tax-free deposits – Money contributed to your HSA isn’t taxed (up to the IRS annual limit).
- Tax-free earnings – Your interest and any investment earnings grow tax-free.
- Tax-free withdrawals – The money used toward eligible health care expenses isn’t taxed now or in the future.
- Setting aside pre-tax dollars into your HSA means you pay fewer taxes and increase your take-home pay by your tax savings.
Contribution Limits:
You choose how much you want to contribute to your HSA based on IRS rules. Combined employer and employee contributions cannot exceed the annual IRS maximum for 2026:-
$4,400 for employee only
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$8,750 for employee + dependent(s) for 2026.
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$1,000 catch up contribution for individuals over 55 years old
If you have any questions email us at HRBenefits@sonnysdirect.com.
for more information about your HSA account please call 1-800-791-9361 or visit www.myuhc.com.
Please note that the benefit plans depicted on our website are for illustrative purposes only. They are intended to provide a general overview of the options available and should not be construed as representations of the final terms of any actual benefit pan. If there is any discrepancy between the information presented in these illustrations and the specific terms of the benefit plan you choose the provisions of your chosen plan will govern. Always refer to your official plan documents for detailed and biding information.