Can the spouse of an employee contribute to an HSA?

One common question people have about Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) is whether the spouse of an employee can contribute to an HSA. The answer is yes, the spouse of an employee can contribute to an HSA as long as certain conditions are met.

One of the requirements for a spouse to contribute to an HSA is that the employee must have an HSA-qualified high deductible health plan (HDHP) in place. Both the employee and their spouse can make contributions to the HSA if the HDHP covers them both.

It's important to note that the total combined contributions from both the employee and their spouse cannot exceed the annual contribution limit set by the IRS. For 2021, the limit is $7,200 for family coverage and $3,600 for individual coverage.

Contributing to an HSA can provide tax advantages, as the contributions are made on a pre-tax basis, grow tax-free, and can be withdrawn tax-free for qualified medical expenses. This makes an HSA a valuable tool for saving and paying for healthcare costs.

Absolutely! If you’re wondering whether the spouse of an employee can chip in to an HSA, the answer is a resounding yes, provided certain criteria are met. Notably, the employee needs to have a high deductible health plan (HDHP) that qualifies for HSA contributions.