Can I Keep My HSA After I Leave My Job?

Whether you can keep your Health Savings Account (HSA) after leaving your job mostly depends on your situation when you leave your job as well as the rules set by your employer and the IRS. Here are some scenarios to consider:

• If you leave your job and have an HSA, the account is yours to keep. It's a portable account that belongs to you, not your employer.
• You can continue using the funds in your HSA for eligible medical expenses, even if you're no longer employed by the same company.
• If you switch to a new job that also offers an HSA-eligible high-deductible health plan (HDHP), you can continue using the same HSA account.
• If your new job does not offer an HSA option, you can still keep your existing HSA account and use the funds for qualified medical expenses tax-free.
• It's important to note that if you are no longer enrolled in an HDHP, you can't contribute new funds to your HSA, but you can still use the existing funds.
• Be sure to review your HSA plan documents and consult with a financial advisor to understand your options and any potential fees or restrictions.

When you leave your job, one of the key questions you may have is about your Health Savings Account (HSA) and whether you can keep it. The great news is that HSAs are portable, meaning they are yours to retain, irrespective of your employment status. You can continue to use the funds for qualified medical expenses even after you leave your employer.