HSA Guide
Do I Have to Spend All My HSA Each Year? - HSA Awareness
Published March 28, 2023
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Get the appShort answer: No, you do not have to spend all your HSA funds each year because HSA funds roll over year to year.
HSA rollover means funds don’t expire
One common question many people have about their Health Savings Account (HSA) is whether they have to spend all the funds each year. The answer is no, you do not have to spend all your HSA each year. In fact, one of the key benefits of an HSA is that the funds roll over from year to year, unlike a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) which has a With a Health Savings Account (HSA), you have the flexibility to set aside funds for your healthcare expenses, and you can carry over any unused money from year to year. This means you can build a savings cushion for future medical costs without the pressure of spending everything annually.