Can I Contribute to an HSA If Only Part of the Year?

Many individuals often wonder if they can contribute to a Health Savings Account (HSA) if they are only covered by a high-deductible health plan for part of the year. The good news is that the answer is yes, you can contribute to an HSA even if you have only been covered under a high-deductible health plan for part of the year.

It's important to note that the amount you can contribute to your HSA is prorated based on the number of months you were covered by a high-deductible health plan. Here's a breakdown of how this works:

• If you were covered by a high-deductible health plan for at least one month of the calendar year, you are eligible to contribute to an HSA for that year.
• Your maximum contribution limit for the year is divided by 12, giving you the monthly maximum contribution amount.
• You can then multiply the monthly maximum contribution amount by the number of months you were covered by a high-deductible health plan to determine how much you can contribute for that year.

For example, if your maximum contribution limit for the year is $3,600 and you were covered by a high-deductible health plan for 6 months, you would be able to contribute $1,800 to your HSA for that year.

Absolutely! If you've been covered by a high-deductible health plan for any amount of time during the year, you can take advantage of the benefits of an HSA. You're allowed to contribute based on how many months you've had that coverage.