HSA Shop logoHSA Shop

HSA Guide

Can You Make HSA Contributions While on Medicare?

Published February 16, 2022

Check eligibility on the gobrowse 7,000+ HSA-eligible products in the free app.

Get the app
Short answer: You cannot contribute to an HSA after enrolling in Medicare, but you can still use existing HSA funds to pay for qualified medical expenses.

Can you contribute to an HSA on Medicare?

If you are wondering whether you can contribute to your HSA while on Medicare, the answer is no. Once you enroll in Medicare, you are no longer eligible to contribute to your Health Savings Account. However, you can still use the funds that are already in your HSA to pay for qualified medical expenses. Let's break it down further:

When you turn 65 and become eligible for Medicare, you can no longer contribute to your HSA.

Here are some key points to remember:

  • While on Medicare, you cannot make contributions to your HSA.
  • If you continue working past the age of 65 and delay enrolling in Medicare, you can still make contributions to your HSA.
  • You can use the funds in your HSA to pay for qualified medical expenses even after enrolling in Medicare.

After enrolling in Medicare, can you use HSA funds?

It's important to note that once you enroll in Medicare at age 65, your ability to contribute to your Health Savings Account (HSA) ceases. However, there's a silver lining—you can still utilize the funds accumulated in your HSA to cover qualified medical expenses such as deductibles, co-pays, and even certain over-the-counter medications.

Free App

Browse 7,000+ HSA-Eligible Products

Search by symptom, get price alerts, and build your HSA shopping list — all in the free app.

← Back to all articles